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Monday, April 28, 2014

New Law Bans Surgery That Silences Dogs, Cats

Pet owners may cherish their furry companions, but not their incessant bark or shrill meow. In some cases, owners actually seek to have their cat or dog’s vocal cords surgically removed.

Gov. Martin O’Malley gave his signature to unsung legislation that outlaws this practice, one that the bill’s advocates said is inhumane and often frustrating for the animal.

Licensed veterinarians may still operate on a pet’s vocal cords to alleviate pain from an illness.

Paralyzing or a removing a pet’s vocal cords is often authorized by pet owners who struggle with training a noisy dog or cat, according to Jen Swanson, executive director for the Baltimore Humane Society.
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9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dogs barking and babies crying are facts of life.I wouldn't have it any other way.

Anonymous said...

Maybe the owners should have their eardrums removed!

Anonymous said...

Simple surgery, you can do it at home. No worries.

Anonymous said...

Drug dealers do this so there dogs can't be heard and attach when there house is entered by unknowing police.

Anonymous said...

It's a horrible thing ---thank
goodness it's now against the law.

Puppy Mill owners do this do ,so
they can't be detected .

Anonymous said...

Don't hurt the animals but if you want to abort a nearly full term pregnancy Maryland is the place to have it done!

Anonymous said...

Get a Basengi.They are barkless dogs.

Anonymous said...

1:32 pure BS

Anonymous said...


However Democrats still plan to muzzle those who oppose their social engineering plans.