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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Our domestic animals are our pets, our friends, and members of our families. MVFA champions legislation to improve the lives of all domestic animals. Regardless of whether they’re our prized pooches, common house cats, or exotic pets, they all deserve a humane and healthy existence.
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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Animal Bills Nearing The Finish Line
Dear MVFA Members, The session is moving quickly to a close in the next two weeks. Here is an update on the bills that made it past crossover: Dog Fighting
Continue readingMVFA’s Mid Session March Madness
Dear MVFA Members, We are almost halfway through the Maryland General Assembly Session! I have enjoyed seeing many of you in Annapolis for Voices for Animals Day and look forward
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Dear MVFA Members, Happy 2016! The Maryland General Assembly has been in session since January 13th and we have been working hard on animal legilsation! Here is an update on
Continue readingAnimal Legislation Update for 2016
The 2016 Maryland General Assembly Session begins on January 13th and it is time to gear up for 12 weeks of action! Maryland Votes For Animals, Inc. has been working with legislators and
Continue readingDog Fighting, A Compassionate Conversation
Make Possession of Animal Fighting Paraphernalia Illegal in Maryland and Close the Loophole in Our Dogfighting law. Dogfighting is cruelty on an extreme scale and brings organized crime, guns, and drug
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CHAINED NO MORE! “Anti-chaining laws help protect dogs from cruelty and enhances public safety by preventing aggressive animal behaviours that can result from inhumane tethering.” — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Imagine living your
Continue readingAbused Animals – Costs of Care
SB-393 / HB-362 – Costs of Care for Seized Animals – will hold owners of abused and neglected animals accountable! ACT NOW on Care for Abused Animals Update END OF
Continue readingPuppy Mills
How Much Is That Puppy In The Window? Puppy mills are breeding operations where the animals are kept in over-crowded and unsanitary cages without adequate veterinary care, food, water or
Continue readingLifesaving Legislation for Maryland’s Homeless Animals
Maryland Passes Legislation to Establish a Spay/Neuter Fund State-wide spay and neuter programs, reduce the number of homeless domestic animals, reducing the number of needless euthanizations and bringing down the
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2014 ELECTION RESULTS – Maryland Votes For Animals Humane Candidate Endorsements
Maryland Votes For Animals extends a Warm Congratulations to the 61 Humane Candidates on their Victory in the 2014 Elections for the Maryland General Assembly! Ninety-one percent (91%) of MVFA-endorsed candidates Won! Please
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