The mission of Maryland Votes for Animals, Inc. is to create and support humane legislation, to engage animal advocates, and to work with legislators to promote animal welfare in Maryland.
We are a collective voice, central organization, and social network of concerned citizens who will work to:
- Reduce animal cruelty by promoting the passage of legislation to combat animal abuse in Maryland.
- Promote the election of representatives willing to champion and vote for humane legislation for Maryland’s animals.
- Champion issues and educational programs focusing on the humane treatment of all animals.
- Encourage greater representation of animal advocates within the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) decision-making process, including humane non-lethal alternatives to human/wildlife management issues.
- Advocate for greater statewide funding and usage of non-lethal alternatives for wildlife management, pet overpopulation, and for promotion of humane free-range farming methods.
Featured Articles:
Elephant’s Brief Escape from Circus in Montana Underscores the Urgency to End Animal Acts
Maryland Votes For Animals, Inc. thanks sponsors Senator Sarah Elfreth and Delegate Sara Love for making Maryland the 10th state to pass legislation prohibiting elephants, big cats, bears, and non-human ...
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2024 End-of-Session Report
The tragedy of the Frances Scott Key Bridge collapse understandably dominated the last weeks of the 2024 Session. Thanks to a dedicated team of citizens, advocates, organizations, and legislators, we ...
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Don’t Let the Cockfighting Industry Find a Home in Our State!
SUPPORT: Agriculture- Roosters – Restrictions – SB 1055/HB 1030. Cockfighting is a horrific crime where roosters are bred for aggression and placed in a pit to fight each other to ...
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No family should have to choose between their pets and a home.
SUPPORT: Housing and Community Development – Pets in Housing Developments – HB 1179 This bill would prohibit an owner or agent of an owner of a housing development that on ...
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