Maryland Votes for Animals, Author at Maryland Votes for Animals, Inc.

March 8, 2019 Maryland Votes for Animals

Stop Dog Breed Discrimination for Homeowner’s and Renter’s Insurance Policies in Maryland!

This bill prohibits an insurer from discriminating against certain breeds or mixed breeds of dogs in a homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy. Getting homeowner’s and renter’s insurance can be difficult,

February 26, 2019 Maryland Votes for Animals

Protect Unattended Dogs Left Outside in Extreme Weather!

HB 501 would establish minimum, commonsense protections for dogs by ensuring that they are not left outdoors and unattended during temperatures below 32 or above 90 degrees. Animal control officers

February 19, 2019 Maryland Votes for Animals

Protect Maryland’s Animals by Strengthening Maryland’s Animal Sexual Abuse Law!

Did you know that it is not currently a crime in Maryland to advertise, traffic, or solicit animals for sex on the Internet? Sexual molestation of animals, like rape, involves

January 30, 2019 Maryland Votes for Animals

Protect the Cownose Rays from Barbaric Killing Contests in the Chesapeake Bay!!

In 2017, Maryland passed legislation that prohibited Cownose Rays killing contests and required the Department of Natural Resources to prepare a species management plan. During these brutal contests, often lasting for

January 23, 2019 Maryland Votes for Animals

Please Support SB-152/HB-135: Costs of Care: Criminal Law – Cruelty to Animals – Seizure and Removal

Let’s hold animal abusers accountable and save animals from needless suffering! SUPPORT Costs of Care: Criminal Law- Cruelty to Animals- Seizure and Removal SB 152/ HB 135. This bill establishes