You can already see signs of change near Highway 54 and Andover Road. Gerry and Diana McCann’s neighborhood could soon become part of the city of Andover, meaning they’ll also have to follow the city’s rules.
“We didn’t ask to be in the city,” says Diana McCann.
The McCann’s dog, Bailey, is a pit bull mix, but in Andover, it’s against the law to own a pit bull.
“I cried all morning. She’s our pet, she’s our baby. She’s our family. It’s just not right,” says McCann.
The city is offering options for people being annexed who own pit bulls, including putting up warning signs in their front yard.
“So, you want me to put up a sign saying that my dog is dangerous. Well, that’s a lie. So, you have to lie to live in Andover,” says McCann.
The mayor says city council is working with residents in the areas being annexed, but the ban isn’t going anywhere.
(Read more: KAKE – News)