Welcome to Maryland Votes for Animals

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.

Founded in 2009, Maryland Votes for Animals, Inc. has been successfully advocating for Maryland’s animals. We are proud to have worked with a dedicated team of Maryland’s animal organizations, advocates, and legislators to pass – or oppose – important legislation affecting Maryland’s animals.

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Governor Wes Moore with Lisa Radov

Governor Moore Signs All Five of Our Bills!

Thanks to Governor Moore for being a steadfast supporter of animal welfare and signing all five of our bills. Governor Moore reaffirmed his strong commitment to supporting legislation that will ...
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2025 End-of-Session Report: Five Animal Bills Pass the Maryland General Assembly!

In a challenging year, we were proud to help pass five bills to improve animal welfare in Maryland.
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Help Ease the Veterinary Shortage in Maryland!

SB 318/HB 643 would expand the eligibility for the Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program to include individuals who received a degree from an accredited veterinary school and provided ...
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Protect Maryland’s Cats and Dogs Used in Laboratory Research!

The goal of that legislation was to allow healthy dogs and cats used in research who had paid their debt to society to be adopted by a loving family.
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