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This site is best viewed with Internet ExplorerLast Updated January 2010 Breaking NewsWest VA BANS tethering in one county!Our bordering state, West Virginia, has enacted an ordinance that bans tethering in one county and is considering, within the next several weeks, one that limits tethering in another county. If you know anyone from Morgan County, WV please pass along these link so that they can help with the passage of this important legislation. Maryland has law against cruelty towards animalsAre you aware that Maryland has a law against cruelty toward animals and the penalty is a felony carrying up to 3 years jail time and a $5,000 fine? Click here to view the code for Maryland. We as animal welfare advocates must continue speak for animals whose voices can’t be heard. We must to plead with the district attorney’s office and sitting judges to use the law when prosecuting and sentencing those who commit acts of cruelty toward animals. If you are in Frederick County please consider attending the hearing for Zoey. FDA Pet Food Recall Information click here. Different foods and manufacturer recalls are growing daily. Please check the FDA website for information regularly.What's in your pet food? Click here to download a simple educational questionnaire to see if your dog food makes the grade. Pets In NeedPlease check our Resources page for links to possible financial assistance aimed at helping low to no income families pay for veterinary care of their beloved pets. Please visit our Legislation page for contact information of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees. Check out all the Kids are Heroes
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Breaking NewsFrederick County Moves Forward on Anti-chaining law more Governor O'Malley signs SB696 more "Justice for Dogs becomes Man's Best Friend" read the article here Anti-Chaining Petition click here...... AVMA Pet Food Recall, click here Learn more about pet abuse and animal cruelty click here... Channel 13 News Coverage from House of Delegates Hearing click here... Examiner article about Anti-Chaining bill click here... How it all began, "Russ" full story... Menu Foods Recall Information click here ... |
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