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.
Featured Articles:
Protect Maryland’s Animals Used in Laboratory Research!
Maryland is home to numerous private and academic research institutions that conduct animal testing. However, current accountability measures are insufficient to ensure the humane treatment of animals used in these ...
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Healthy Dogs and Cats Who Have Completed Their Time in Research Deserve Loving Homes!
SB 422 / HB 665 updates the widely supported “Beagle Bill,” also known as the Beagle Freedom Act, which Maryland legislators overwhelmingly passed in 2018.
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Let’s Ensure That Our Beloved Pet’s Final Remains Are Treated with Respect!
This bill establishes consumer protection requirements for registered cemeterians, registered cemetery operators, and certain permit holders that sell or offer pet cremation services.
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Protect Maryland’s wildlife, residents, and environment from poisoning by lead and lead-based ammunition!
This bill would phase out the use of toxic lead ammunition for the hunting of all game species in Maryland on or before July 1, 2029.
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