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February 23, 2022 Maryland Votes for Animals

Maryland taxpayers and shelters should not have to pay the costs of caring for animals seized in cruelty cases!

This bill establishes procedures to authorize an officer, agent of a humane society, a police officer, or certain other public official to recover reasonable costs of care from the owner

February 16, 2022 Maryland Votes for Animals

Let’s Create an Incentive for Landlords to Accept Pets!

This bill would provide a tax credit for landlords who adopt pet-friendly leasing policies. While landlords would be able to impose restrictions on the number of companion animals residing with

February 13, 2022 Maryland Votes for Animals

We Need You Again! Tell Your Senators to Vote YES on SB 67 this Tuesday!!

SB67, sponsored by Senator Kagan, has been voted favorably out of committee with a strong 10-1 vote. The bill now heads to the full Senate, which will vote on the

January 30, 2022 Maryland Votes for Animals

Let’s Make Maryland a State that Says NO to Wildlife Trafficking!

While Federal law already prohibits interstate trade of wildlife products, it is still legal intrastate, providing a loophole for selling products such as ivory, rhino horn, or giraffe parts within Maryland.

January 19, 2022 Maryland Votes for Animals

Let’s Stop Declawing Cats in Maryland!

Declawing, a euphemistic term for de-knuckling, is the surgical removal of the top knuckles of a cat’s toes on its paws. It is painful, often crippling, and permanently alters a

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.

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

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

September 27, 2021 Lisa Radov

October 1st Means New Laws to Protect Animals in Maryland!

-Banning Balloon Releases (SB 716/ HB 391) sponsored by Senator Mary Beth Carozza and Delegate Wayne Hartman prohibits organizing or participating in a mass balloon release. This bill, which would

September 14, 2021 Lisa Radov

Maryland Joins States Banning Banning Wildlife Killing Contests

As of July 1st, Wildlife Killing Contests simply for prizes or money are prohibited in Maryland. Kudos to The Humane Society of the United States for conducting investigations into these

April 13, 2021 Lisa Radov

Maryland’s Unfinished Agenda for Animals Advances in 2021!

The 2021 Session was historic as it was conducted in a virtual format. While the halls of Annapolis legislative chambers were quiet except for legislators and their staff, the usual

March 22, 2021 Maryland Votes for Animals

Stop the Flow of Dogs & Cats from Puppy Mills into Maryland! SB 103 Passed in the Senate but Needs Your Help in the House!

Maryland passed historic legislation in 2018 becoming the second state to ban the sale of puppies and kittens in Maryland pet stores, with the intention of closing the door to

March 15, 2021 Maryland Votes for Animals