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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Hogan signs bills to protect domestic animals

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Dogs hounded the governor Tuesday as all types of furry friends gathered near Lawyers Mall in a show of appreciation for his signing legislation designed to protect them.

It took years to get bills passed to protect domestic animals. On Tuesday, the governor signed as many as four bills designed to protect pets. One law prohibits pet stores from selling animals that come from puppy mills. The bill gives pet stores 1 1/2 years to comply.

"Sadly, those stores that still sell puppies and kittens are keeping the puppy mill industry alive, and the puppy mill industry is grotesque and barbaric," said Delegate Benjamin Kramer, D-Montgomery County.

The SPCA, the Maryland Humane Society and shelters, including the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, are taking care of dogs that were used in laboratory experiments.

"Ninety-six percent of the dogs that are used are beagles because they are small and trusting, but also it makes them very good house dogs and family dogs," said Sen. Michael Hough, R-Frederick and Carroll counties.

The governor also signed a bill that prohibits people convicted of a crime against an animal from having a pet.

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7 comments:

Anonymous said...

My rottie approves

Anonymous said...

Or when the cop illegally enters a persons yard, but claim they are looking for a suspect, but are scare cowards and shoot a dog???

Anonymous said...

Thank you Joe for being an advocate for helping animals receive care. You are always there to help find lost pets, and speak out for animals that are being mistreated.

Anonymous said...

Excellent!!!!

Anonymous said...

How about signing a bill that protects my Gun rights like Concerned Carry ?.

Anonymous said...

DITTO 1;19 HOW ABOUT MR HOGAN. Another broken promise! I plan to vote with my feet ASAP

Anonymous said...

MD will never be a shall issue state.