“End the Ban! End the Ban! End the Ban!” Maryland Votes For Animals, Inc. was proud to rally with advocates, inspiring speakers, and adorable pit bulls at the Prince George’s
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Maryland Votes for Animals, Inc.
Championing humane legislation to improve the lives of all animals in Maryland
“End the Ban! End the Ban! End the Ban!” Maryland Votes For Animals, Inc. was proud to rally with advocates, inspiring speakers, and adorable pit bulls at the Prince George’s
Continue readingOn October 1st, three new laws to go into effect to raise welfare standards for animals in Maryland. They focus on areas of cruelty such as animal sexual exploitation and abuse,
Continue readingMaryland Votes for Animals was proud to work on the Pollinator Protection Act of 2016, which limits the use and sale of neonicotinoid pesticides within the state of Maryland. As
Continue readingMaryland’s law prohibiting the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores passed in 2018, but does not take effect until January 2020, so that pet stores have time to
Continue readingThanks to the Baltimore Sun for a compelling Op Ed explaining the dangers of Chlorpyrifos and why Maryland must step in where the EPA has been forced to cease action.
Continue readingKitty Block, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, discusses legislation that passed in 2019. Overall, it was a successful year for animals with legislation passing
Continue readingIn Sunday’s Washington Post, supporters of Maryland’s Keep Antibiotics Effect Act explain, “New estimates suggest superbug infections are now the third-leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart
Continue readingIn 2016, Maryland passed the Pollinator Protection Act. We are thrilled to see the EPA taking action against 12 harmful neonicotinoid pesticides that endanger our pollinators. https://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/press-releases/5601/epa-cancels-a-dozen-pesticides-that-harm-bees-and-endangered-species?fbclid=IwAR3j5Lekddl0tjXbWBBfY4yw9SQPszTBJvQAMmmcifFp5gXK5eJ7GNIo2Rk
Continue readingLast year, Maryland became the 7th state to pass The Beagle Bill allowing healthy dogs and cats an opportunity to be adopted into loving homes after they have served their
Continue reading2019: Another Year of Progress for Maryland’s Animals! With a historic number of new members in the 2019 Maryland General Assembly, we were faced with a challenge. We had 90
Continue readingMake Your Voice Heard at HSUS Humane Lobby Day February, 12th, 2019 Join animal advocates from across Maryland as we meet with legislators about important animal legislation that will impact
Continue readingMaryland’s Spay and Neuter Grants Program is now accepting grant applications for 2019! Maryland Spay and Neuter Grants Program was created to reduce the number of unwanted cats and dogs euthanized in shelters
Continue readingHumane State Rankings 2018 Maryland passed historic legislation in 2018 and moved up one spot to number 14, tied with Rhode Island, Florida, and New Hampshire, in the annual Humane
Continue readingMaryland’s legislators demonstrated a commitment to animal welfare by passing several landmark pieces of legislation to protect companion animals, farm animals, and selected species of wildlife in Maryland. There were
Continue readingOn October 1st, two landmark pieces of legislation protecting animals in Maryland go into effect: Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2018 allows healthy dogs and cats to be
Continue readingIn 2017, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Keep Antibiotics Effective Act to protect farm animals and people from the dangers posed by the of the overuse of antibiotics. Maryland Votes for Animals
Continue readingThree’s a Charm – Big Wins for Maryland’s Animals Thanks to YOU, our dedicated team of advocates, organizations, and legislators, 2018 was a HISTORIC year for animals in Maryland! Three
Continue readingThanks to an amazing team of animal welfare organizations, advocates, and legislators for their commitment to passing this humane and historic legislation. Governor Hogan signed three bills : HB 1662
Continue readingThanks to Delegate David Moon and Senator William Colonel Smith Jr. for sponsoring Animal Cruelty – Sentencing Conditions – HB 212/ SB 1038. Both of these identical bills, one
Continue readingTime is running out to make your voice heard! We are close to making Maryland the second state in the country to take this strong stance against Puppy Mills. The Maryland Legislative session ends on
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