Oklahoma: One State's Struggle with a Breed-Specific Prohibition

In 1991, Oklahoma passed a law that prohibited breed-specific ordinances. Del City had a pit bull ban in place prior to the prohibition (and may have been immune to the new law), but in 2008, and under the threat of litigation from pro-pit bull groups, Del City dropped its ban. The City of Midwest continues to enforce its ban, which was enacted in 1987. DogsBite.org is tracking efforts in Oklahoma to lift the prohibition and related vicious dog issues.

Oklahoma Dog Laws:
02/18/09: Del City Mailman Attacked by Pit Bull After City Loses Pit Bull Ban
06/25/08: Coverage of Catholic Sisters Seeking to Remove Pit Bull Kennel
02/09/08: Pit Bull Attack Renews Debate Over Vicious Animals
01/09/08: Oklahoma State Legislator to Author Tougher Dog Laws
12/27/07: Oklahoma: Midwest City May Seize Family's Bull Terriers
05/04/07: Flashback: A Review of Oklahoma's Pit Bull Legislative Attempts
11/15/05: Flashback: Professional Poll Shows Oklahomans Favor Pit Bull Ban

Fatalities and Serious Attacks:
04/10/12: 2012 Dog Bite Fatality: Elderly Oklahoma Man Killed by Two Pit Bulls
09/28/11: 2011 Dog Bite Fatality: Ardmore Man Mauled to Death by Chained Pit Bull
03/11/10: 2010 Dog Bite Fatality: Rottweilers at Home One Day Kill Baby on Iowa Tribal Land
03/06/09: Pit Bull Invades Home in Oklahoma, Bites Woman, Kills Cat
11/16/08: Family Pit Bull Mauls Toddler in Ardmore, Oklahoma
11/04/08: 2008 Dog Bite Fatality: Tulsa Infant Killed by Labrador Puppy
10/30/08: Lawton Woman Severely Mauled by Pit Bull Inside Home
06/15/08: Pit Bulls Attacking in Tulsa; Animal Shelter Policy Reversal
04/13/08: 5-Year Old Scales 6-Foot Fence to Enter Yard Containing Pit Bulls
02/18/08: Pit Bull Mauls 3-Year Old Child in Oklahoma
11/16/07: 2007 Dog Bite Fatality: Rosalie Bivins Killed While Getting Her Mail
01/03/06: 2006 Dog Bite Fatality: Cody Adair, 4-Years Old
01/01/06: Flashback: Pit Bull Attacks in Bartlesville Area (2004-2005)
06/12/05: Flashback: Cody Yelton 3-Years Old, Loses Arm in Pit Bull Attack
03/04/05: Flashback: Pit Bull Jumps Fence, Attacks 4 Year Old Boy