Day: April 24, 2018

Gov. Larry Hogan has signed a ban on the sale of puppy mill dogs at Maryland pet stores, and a law requiring lab animals to be adopted. ANNAPOLIS, MD — Animal rescue groups and shelters celebrated Tuesday as Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed a law that bans the sale of puppy mill dogs in pet stores. Dogs and owners celebrated at the Statehouse, while owners of the few remaining pet stores affected criticized the law. “An overwhelming majority of Marylanders agree – holding puppies is the best part of any…

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Governor Larry Hogan signed more than 200 bills into law Tuesday morning, some of which cracks down on repeat violent offenders and those who commit crimes with guns. The one bill that made Hogan smile the most was the so-called Beagle Bill, named for the most common dog breed used in testing. The bill will require cats and dogs used for research to be given a chance at adoption. When the animal is no longer needed, research facilities will have to give them to animal rescue organizations.…