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Last Updated 09/25/08

Breaking News - Frederick County Anti-Chaining Ordinance Passes!

Justice for Dogs Announces New Anti Chaining Ordinance in Frederick County Maryland!

We are pleased to report at the public hearing held on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 in Frederick, Maryland, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the amendment to Section 1-5-26 of the "Dog Protection Required" Ordinance for Frederick County to make it unlawful for owners to confine or tether dogs unattended for more than 10 hours. This amendment will take effect October 1, 2008.

Thanks so much to all that came out in support of this important ordinance change. If you live in Frederick County, please take a moment to thank the Commissioners for their support and continued efforts to make life in Frederick County better for all its inhabitants.

E-Mail All Commissioners Please consider sending a note of thanks to the Commissioners for approving this very important change. If you would like to view the hearing in it's entirety, click here.

Having this change on the books is a great first step in the right direction to improving companion animal laws in Frederick County and eventually, throughout Maryland. Thanks so much to all that helped support this cause!

Thank you Frederick County Animal Control
We would also like to thank Mr. Domer and the animal control officers Frederick County Animal Control for supporting and presenting this important ordinance to the BOCC.

Please consider sending Harold Domer, Director FCAC an email of thanks as well.

This ordinance change does not apply to Frederick City but as with all other ordinances, we hope they will adopt this one as well.

Join us and help create an educational campaign!
Our next steps are to start working on an education campaign to provide information about the law change and why continuous chaining is so detrimental to dogs and the public. If you are interested in helping out, please email us!

Request a free Anti-Chainng Guide from HSUS to help chained dogs in your neighborhood.

Kids Are Heroes day at the Francis Scott Key Mall in Frederick, Maryland will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Our Heroes, Reagan and Rianna Joy have picked Justice for Dogs to showcase at the the mall and help raise awareness and funding for our cause. The Hero that raises the most funds also gets an additional donation from FSK of $250.

Each Hero will be recognized in a ceremony at 1:00 PM and throughout the coming 12 months, one Hero will be showcased each month at the mall fountain. The month dedicated to our Heroes will include a poster that highlights our Hero and their charity information. They will also receive the fountain coins from that month that will be donated to their charity.

Both girls volunteer extensively in the community: Reagan participated in the Vincentian Marian Youth group, a charitable service organization, and helped with food preparation and service at the Gettysburg Soup Kitchen each month in the school year last year.

Rianna participated this summer in a lemonade stand to benefit children with cancer. The proceeds bought Webkins for all the children at Camp Friendship.

Please stop by on September 13th to thank our Heroes, Reagan and Rianna for their love of companion animals and for giving back to their community.

Please visit the Kids Are Heroes information page for more information.

Thank you Reagan and Rianna!!!!

Have you taken the pledge? Take the pledge and help stop puppy mills! New Legislation for sterilizing rescue dog and/or cats

Governor O'Malley signs SB696 into law!

The bill will go into effect on October 1, 2007.  The bill had some very important language removed by the Senate and House (weather, time and length of chain) and we will be returning to Annapolis in 2008 with a bill that adds that language.  

The rest of 2007 presents us with the opportunity to continue educating the public about issues facing dogs while also strongly speaking out about the need for support in Annapolis in 2008.  We truly appreciate everyone's efforts for this initiative and will keep you posted regarding ongoing and upcoming activities.

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.

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Please 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.

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