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September 26, 2022 Lisa Radov

Four New Laws to Protect Animals Take Effect October 1st!

Cat Declaw Prohibition (SB67/HB22) Senator Cheryl Kagan/Delegate Lorig Charkoudian Maryland becomes the second state to ban this cruel and painful procedure except in medically necessary circumstances that involve the health of

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April 14, 2022 Lisa Radov

Gimme Five! Five Animal Bills Pass The Maryland General Assembly in 2022

Five Animal Bills Pass the Maryland General Assembly in 2022 Thanks to YOU, our dedicated team of advocates, organizations, and legislators, 2022 was a HISTORIC year for animals in Maryland!

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January 16, 2022 Maryland Votes for Animals

Protect unattended dogs left outside in extreme weather and heat!!

SB 44/HB 16 requires that dogs left unattended in extreme weather and heat have shelter that meets some clear, minimal standards.

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January 11, 2022 Lisa Radov

MD SPCA Honors Lisa Radov with William Woodward Award

MD SPCA Honors Lisa Radov with William Woodward Award The Maryland SPCA is proud to announce that animal advocate Lisa Radov has won our William Woodward Award. Her advocacy has

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December 13, 2021 Lisa Radov

The Maryland General Assembly Session Opens on January 12, 2022

The 2022 Legislative Session will be a hybrid. Unlike last year’s totally virtual format, buildings will be open to the public, with virtual committee hearings in the House for the

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February 14, 2021 Maryland Votes for Animals

Protect unattended dogs left outside in extreme weather!!

SB 122/HB 81 states that a person may not leave a dog outside and unattended for more than 30 minutes without suitable shelter where a dog can maintain its body

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February 1, 2021 Lisa Radov

Gear Up for Our Week of Action with The Humane Society of The United States

Week of Action for Animals February 8,  2021: Thank you so much to everyone who joined us Tuesday night for our first ever virtual Humane Lobby Day event! We were

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January 27, 2021 Lisa Radov

Action Needed: Protect Unattended Dogs in Extreme Weather!

URGENT! Contact the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and urge them to vote YES on SB122, ensuring dogs left outside in extreme weather have access to shelter. You can find your

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December 16, 2020 Lisa Radov

Maryland General Assembly Convenes Facing COVID Challenges on January 13, 2021 

Maryland Votes for Animals 2021 Legislative Preview The Maryland General Assembly continues to face challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Maryland Constitution requires that the legislators be present in

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March 23, 2020 Lisa Radov

Maryland Stands Up for Wildlife and Bans Chlorpyrifos – 2020 Session Recap

The 2020 Legislative Session ended at 5:00 pm on March 18, 2020, a decision in Maryland’s history that had not happened since the Civil War. Many emergency bills passed in the

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March 15, 2020 Lisa Radov

Animal Bills May Stall as Maryland General Assembly Ends Early

Animal legislation has been getting strong support in 2020 from Maryland’s lawmakers. However, even after passing in their respective chambers, most of these bills will not have time to cross

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