Calling all Maryland animal advocates! Humane Lobby Day is Wednesday, February 14th. Registration is open. This is your chance to meet with your legislators about bills that will impact animals in
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Baltimore City Paves the Way for Maryland Puppy Mill Legislation
Way to go, Baltimore City! Animal advocates in Maryland will be working during the 2018 Legislative Session on a statewide bill to require that dogs and cats sold at pet
Continue readingMaryland General Assembly Legislative Session Begins January 10, 2018
Maryland Votes for Animals 2018 Legislative Preview Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 14th for Humane Lobby Day! Stay tuned for details. #humane2018 Ban on Sourcing Dogs and Cats from Puppy
Continue readingHumane State Rankings 2017
The following analysis of legislation by the Humane Society of the United States reveals some areas in which Maryland can improve to move up in these rankings. We can do
Continue readingMaryland Hopes to Follow New York’s Lead and Ban Elephants from the Circus
New York State has become the first state to ban elephants in its circus acts beginning in January 2019. The treatment of elephants in circuses has come under scrutiny and
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