MVFA’s Latest News
Governor Hogan Signs the Pets and First Responders Bill
The Pets and First Responders bill was our priority in the 2017 session. The bill gives First Responders civil immunity when they provide emergency medical care to animals. Thanks to our Read more.
Governor Hogan Signs the Animal Abuse Compensation Fund Bill
When animals are seized in large-scale cruelty cases like a puppy mill or animal fighting operation, the animal shelters that take in these victims incur a tremendous cost to care Read more.
Governor Hogan Signs Legislation to Protect Cownose Rays
The cownose ray enters the Chesapeake and its rivers every summer to reproduce. It’s also during this time that sport fishing and hunting groups, especially bowhunters, sponsor multiple tournaments on Read more.
First Animal Welfare Bill Signing for 2017!
First animal welfare bill signing for 2017! SB790/HB455 is a technical fix to the current animal cruelty law. It requires that deprivations listed as misdemeanors and acts of felony cruelty are Read more.
Maryland General Assembly – Sine Done!!!
2017 was a great session for Maryland’s animals! Thanks to your hard work and advocacy, here are the bills that passed: Pets and First Responders– Gives First Responders civil immunity when Read more.
Protecting Our First Responders When They Save Our Pets
It’s 3:00 and the fire station gets a call. The first responders suit up and are on the scene in minutes to put out the blaze. As the firefighters bravely Read more.
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