Winter weather has arrived! The American Veterinary Medical Association has issued the following advisory: Like people, cats and dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia and should be kept inside.
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
Continue readingIt’s Time to Stand Up for Maryland’s Bears
Let’s stop black bear hunting in Maryland! A record 167 black bears were reported harvested during the 2016 season in Maryland. Maryland’s political black eye darkens next week when our
Continue readingDelegate Kramer to Introduce Humane Adoption of Companion Animals in Research for 2018
Beltway Barks 2017: Delegate Ben Kramer with George, a former research beagle and now beloved family member, highlight the Humane Adoption of Companion Animals in Research Bill that will be
Continue readingKudos to the Maryland Spay/Neuter Grants Program!
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has released a very favorable report about this program, which was established by the passage of Senate Bill 820 in 2013. The goal of this
Continue readingMaryland Police Officers Train to Save K-9 Dogs
On the front lines to combat the problem of opiod abuse, Maryland police officers depend on their K-9 dogs with their lives. The Pets and First Responders Law passed in
Continue reading2018 Legislative Session
The 438th session of The General Assembly will convene in Annapolis, Maryland January 10 to April 9, 2018
Continue reading2017 House Voting Record
Y – Yay N- Nay NV- Not Voting — Absent Bill Key: Bill: HB 216– Emergency Veterinary Care – Immunity From Liability Bill: HB 941– Animal Abuse Emergency Compensation Fund
Continue reading2017 Senate Voting Record
Y – Yay N- Nay NV- Not Voting — Absent Bill Key: Bill: SB 269–Emergency Veterinary Care – Immunity From Liability Bill: SB 631– Animal Abuse Emergency Compensation Fund Bill: SB
Continue reading2017 Session Wrap-Up
Successes Bill: HB 216 /SB 269– Pets and First Responders Sponsors: Senator Susan Lee/ Delegate Clarence Lam Summary: Provides civil and criminal immunity for first responders providing aid to an animal
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Governor Hogan Signs the Pets and First Responders Bill
The Pets and First Responders bill was our priority in the 2017 session. The bill gives First Responders civil immunity when they provide emergency medical care to animals. Thanks to our
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Governor Hogan Signs the Animal Abuse Compensation Fund Bill
When animals are seized in large-scale cruelty cases like a puppy mill or animal fighting operation, the animal shelters that take in these victims incur a tremendous cost to care
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Governor Hogan Signs Legislation to Protect Cownose Rays
The cownose ray enters the Chesapeake and its rivers every summer to reproduce. It’s also during this time that sport fishing and hunting groups, especially bowhunters, sponsor multiple tournaments on
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First Animal Welfare Bill Signing for 2017!
First animal welfare bill signing for 2017! SB790/HB455 is a technical fix to the current animal cruelty law. It requires that deprivations listed as misdemeanors and acts of felony cruelty are
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Maryland General Assembly – Sine Done!!!
2017 was a great session for Maryland’s animals! Thanks to your hard work and advocacy, here are the bills that passed: Pets and First Responders– Gives First Responders civil immunity when
Continue readingProtecting Our First Responders When They Save Our Pets
It’s 3:00 and the fire station gets a call. The first responders suit up and are on the scene in minutes to put out the blaze. As the firefighters bravely
Continue readingMaryland Votes For Animals Legislative Preview For 2017
Here are some of the issues that we will be working on in the upcoming session of the Maryland General Assembly. Please stay tuned for more information and updates regarding
Continue readingMaryland Black Bear Trophy Hunting Starts Monday: DNR Allowing Unlimited Numbers To Be Killed Again This Year!
Starting Monday, Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is once again allowing Maryland’s black bears to be trophy hunted in Western Maryland. Like last year, there will be no quotas
Continue readingFive New Laws Mean Progress for Maryland’s Animals
Maryland’s animals will be benefiting from five new laws that go in effect this Saturday, October 1st: 1. Possession of Dog Fighting Implements with intent to engage in dog fighting
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Great Strides for Maryland’s Animals in 2016
A Terrific Session for Animals in Maryland!! Here are the bills that passed in 2016 and will be making their way onto Governor Hogan’s desk: Dog Fighting Implements SB 283
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