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January 30, 2021 Lisa Radov

Our 2021 Unfinished Agenda for Animals – Maryland Matters

Opinion: There’s Unfinished Business on Animal Welfare Legislation

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

April 13, 2020 Lisa Radov

COVID-19 is NOT a Valid Excuse to Support Puppy Mills!

We hope that other states follow Maryland’s lead in passing legislation to prohibit the sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores. Thanks to Governor Larry Hogan for signing the

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

February 8, 2020 Lisa Radov

Huge Win for Maryland!

A federal judge has dismissed a court challenge to Maryland’s law passed in 2018 prohibiting the sales of puppies and kittens in pet stores. “Protecting consumers, reducing financial support for

September 20, 2019 Lisa Radov

Pet Stores Sue to Stop Maryland’s Puppy Mill Law from Taking Effect

Maryland’s law prohibiting the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores passed in 2018, but does not take effect until January 2020, so that pet stores have time to

January 3, 2019 Lisa Radov

Maryland Moves Up!

Humane State Rankings 2018 Maryland passed historic legislation in 2018 and moved up one spot to number 14, tied with Rhode Island, Florida, and New Hampshire, in the annual Humane

October 21, 2018 Lisa Radov

Maryland Votes for Animals Releases Scorecard

Maryland’s legislators demonstrated a commitment to animal welfare by passing several landmark pieces of legislation to protect companion animals, farm animals, and selected species of wildlife in Maryland. There were

May 31, 2018 Lisa Radov

2018 End-of-Session Report

Three’s a Charm – Big Wins for Maryland’s Animals Thanks to YOU, our dedicated team of advocates, organizations, and legislators, 2018 was a HISTORIC year for animals in Maryland! Three

April 26, 2018 Lisa Radov

Governor Hogan Signs Three Animal Bills – Front Page of The Sun

Thanks to an amazing team of animal welfare organizations, advocates, and legislators for their commitment to passing this humane and historic legislation. Governor Hogan signed three bills : HB 1662

April 7, 2018 Maryland Votes for Animals

Please Ask Governor Hogan to Sign HB 1662 to End Puppy Mills in Maryland!

HB 1662 – No More Puppy and Kitten Mills Act of 2018 has passed the Maryland General Assembly. Let Governor Hogan know that we want to be the second state

April 4, 2018 Maryland Votes for Animals

One More Push to end Puppy Mills in MD – We Need Your Help!

Important and Time Sensitive: The Puppy Mills Bill – HB 1662 got a favorable report in the Senate Finance Committee and is up for a vote in the full Senate

March 31, 2018 Lisa Radov

Help in the Homestretch to Stop Puppy Mills in Maryland! Ask your Senator to vote YES on HB 1662 – No More Puppy Mills Act of 2018

Time is running out to make your voice heard! We are close to making Maryland the second state in the country to take this strong stance against Puppy Mills. The Maryland Legislative session ends on

March 7, 2018 Maryland Votes for Animals

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