Laws for Animal Cruelty in MD ????

[ArkRescue]

I have recently been made aware that the actual laws in MD to punish those who abuse animals in MD are few, and those laws that exist are not strong enough.

Here is the link to a group that is helping create/strengthen laws to protect animals in MD:

Maryland Votes for Animals | Let Kindness Reign, Vote Humane

 

[ArkRescue]

PS - REMINDER - Humane Lobby Day is Tuesday!

 

[shiki]

I have recently been made aware that the actual laws in MD to punish those who abuse animals in MD are few, and those laws that exist are not strong enough.

Here is the link to a group that is helping create/strengthen laws to protect animals in MD:

Maryland Votes for Animals | Let Kindness Reign, Vote Humane

What laws do you find lacking and how do you think they should be changed?

 

[ArkRescue]

There are so many ranging from cats, dogs, and other pets, that my opinion on which laws is not relevant - what matters most is which laws on the website you are most passionate about. I'm not trying to further my own agenda here.

What laws do you find lacking and how do you think they should be changed?

 

[EmptyTimCup]

I have recently been made aware that the actual laws in MD to punish those who abuse animals in MD are few, and those laws that exist are not strong enough.

Get over yourself, its an Animal ....

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Oh Great Birth Control for Deer ........ cheaper to put them on the Dinner Table





People
Eating
Tasty
Animals

 

[libertytyranny]

Get over yourself, its an Animal ....







Oh Great Birth Control for Deer ........ cheaper to put them on the Dinner Table





People
Eating
Tasty
Animals

hmm. I believe most "cruelty" laws involve intentional harming and torture of an animal. I can't believe anyone would think that it is perfectly healthy to torture a helpless animal..no matter what you think of said animal.

 

[EmptyTimCup]

hmm. I believe most "cruelty" laws involve intentional harming and torture of an animal. I can't believe anyone would think that it is perfectly healthy to torture a helpless animal..no matter what you think of said animal.

Yes Wanton torture of animals is sick ....... but lest not get all wrapped around the axle ....


they are just animals, not people, yes feel pain, have no feelings


lets not go "Personifying" them ......... people treat ANIMALS better than the treat their children

 

[kom526]

Yes Wanton torture of animals is sick ....... but lest not get all wrapped around the axle ....


they are just animals, not people, yes feel pain, have no feelings


lets not go "Personifying" them ......... people treat ANIMALS better than the treat their children

You didn't get enough hugs growing up did you?

 

[aps45819]

I have recently been made aware that the actual laws in MD to punish those who abuse animals in MD are few, and those laws that exist are not strong enough.

I'd like to see increased penalties for intentionally releasing invasive species.




... like cats

 

[jaksprat]

I'd like to see increased penalties for intentionally releasing invasive species.




... like cats

I think all mice would agree with you.

 

[aps45819]

I think all mice would agree with you.

So would birds, squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits

 

[jaksprat]

So would birds, squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits

Come to think of it, my dog could have been considered an invasive specie too (especially to the squirrels) but he's getting older and has lost a step. All critters in my yard are much happier now.

 

[aps45819]

Come to think of it, my dog could have been considered an invasive specie too (especially to the squirrels) but he's getting older and has lost a step. All critters in my yard are much happier now.

You dog lives in your home. If it was running wild, killing deer, etc to survive, it would be an invasive species.

 

[Pushrod]

hmm. I believe most "cruelty" laws involve intentional harming and torture of an animal. I can't believe anyone would think that it is perfectly healthy to torture a helpless animal..no matter what you think of said animal.

Damn, does that mean no more squirrel slingshot traps!? How am I going to keep the treerats out of the bird food!?

http://en.sevenload.com/videos/cmt9FEM-Squirrel-Slingshot

 

[jaksprat]

Damn, does that mean no more squirrel slingshot traps!? How am I going to keep the treerats out of the bird food!?

http://en.sevenload.com/videos/cmt9FEM-Squirrel-Slingshot

My dog would thank you for that sir.