by mhessenberger | Jun 13, 2022 | Paws Up/Paws Down
June 9, 2022 To Governor Larry Hogan for signing Senate Bill 0067 banning the painful practice of declawing cats. Kaleesi rescued by NHES’ animal care facility Did you know that only two states in the United States protect cats from being declawed? Until...
by mhessenberger | Jun 30, 2021 | Paws Up/Paws Down
June 30, 2021 Paws Up! To Governor Hogan for supporting efforts to stop the needless killing of wildlife through organized contests by signing House Bill 296. Wildlife has a part to play in keeping nature’s ecosystem balanced. When that balance is disrupted by...
by mhessenberger | Apr 14, 2021 | Paws Up/Paws Down
April 14, 2021 Update: Governor Hogan signed the bill. Paws Up!To the Maryland General Assembly for voting favorably to ban mass balloon releases. Balloons are used by many to signify celebrations in life, such as a job promotion or a birthday. Sadly, these colorful,...
