Sen. Lesniak recently calls on the State Legislature to ban the discrimination in homeowners insurance against certain breeds of dogs.
Specifically, he cited Travelers and GEICO Insurance Companies for their discrimination against a long list of breeds of dogs in their homeowners insurance applications.
“Here’s what Travelers asks,” said Lesniak, “Do you or any household member own one or more of the following breeds or a mix of one of these breeds of dogs: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, American Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Mastiffs, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Pit Bull, Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Wolf Hybrid.”
“What, no poodles?” Lesniak questioned. “GEICO has a similar list, though not as extensive,” Lesniak added.
“I have two mixed breed rescue dogs: pit bull, doberman pinscher and rottweiler. The only danger they present is that they could love you to death,” Lesniak explained, “Additionally, the insurance companies’ practice discourages adoption of rescue dogs, many of which have unknown breeding or fall into the laundry list of prohibited breeds.”
Lesniak praised insurance companies which do not discriminate against certain dog breeds and added, “this inhumane insurance company practice must be stopped.”
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