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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Dogs barking and babies crying are facts of life.I wouldn't have it any other way.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the owners should have their eardrums removed!
ReplyDeleteSimple surgery, you can do it at home. No worries.
ReplyDeleteDrug dealers do this so there dogs can't be heard and attach when there house is entered by unknowing police.
ReplyDeleteIt's a horrible thing ---thank
ReplyDeletegoodness it's now against the law.
Puppy Mill owners do this do ,so
they can't be detected .
Don't hurt the animals but if you want to abort a nearly full term pregnancy Maryland is the place to have it done!
ReplyDeleteGet a Basengi.They are barkless dogs.
ReplyDelete1:32 pure BS
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ReplyDeleteHowever Democrats still plan to muzzle those who oppose their social engineering plans.