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Maryland charities Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland and U.S. Naval Academy all report offshore investment accounts

Whether it's a short trip to the vet or a long drive to the beach, pets should not ride loose in any vehicle. Depending on the pet and the size of both the pet and the vehicle, our furry friends should be in an appropriate carrier or crate, or harnessed in place.

Aquarium's dolphins should be moved to ocean sanctuaries

With Triple Crown season upon us, we are calling on Congress to pass the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act to protect the sport's athletes — both equine and human — and begin to restore integrity and confidence in an industry whose reputation has been badly sullied.

If the Humane Society thinks farm-raised meat is so bad, why does it oppose hunting?

Dumping out nine gallons of water is essentially what happens each time a chicken is purchased; that's how much water it takes to slaughter one bird, according to the EPA. This is one reason the first recommendation issued by the United Nations for World Water Day each spring urges us to "replace meat with another source of protein." In short, just skipping that one purchase of a chicken could save more water than not showering for six months — not that I'd recommend trying the latter.

Gov. Martin O'Malley signed legislation Tuesday that will expand pre-kindergarten education and lift the "inherently dangerous" legal stigma from the pit bulls of Maryland.

Baltimore County State's Attorney's animal abuse unit works to develop cases that carry more severe penalties under Maryland's first felony animal cruelty law, which went into effect a decade ago.

Lawmakers arrive back in Annapolis this session to a major piece of unfinished business: passing a dog bite liability bill to address the unintended consequences of the Maryland Court of Appeals' ruling in which pit bull-type dogs were deemed inherently dangerous. The Maryland General Assembly, which last year failed to pass compromise legislation to address the issue, will have another chance to bring certainty and protection to dog bite victims and dog owners.

It won't matter if you're obeying every other traffic law: Starting Tuesday, if you're talking on a hand-held mobile phone while driving in Maryland, the police will have the right to pull you over and ticket you.

Geese Police of Maryland is in the first week of their new year-long $19,020 contract at Fort McHenry, as the historic site fights a continuing battle with Canada geese — both migratory and Maryland populations — or more specifically, their droppings.

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $5,000 reward for information in the case of a cat that was shot with an arrow in Anne Arundel County.

The Humane Society of Harford County has introduced a new way to adopt a fun-loving feline - the "Pick Your Purr-Fect Price" cat adoption program, in which the humane society's intention is to unite even more fabulous felines with new families

Delegate who helped kill pit bull bill seeks special session

Busch says votes weren't there for pit bull compromise

Deal on pit bulls reported close; delegate vows fight

Under pressure from animal advocates and some lawmakers, Baltimore County officials are looking for a nonprofit to take over the county animal shelter.

A compromise in the General Assembly over legislation to undo a court ruling that declared pit bulls inherently dangerous has unraveled, turning what had appeared to be a settled issue into a dogfight between two veteran legislators.

The president of the Humane Society says bird and cat lovers need to work together to minimize the impact of feral cats on birds in a humane way.

The only ones who defend the treatment of pregnant pigs are on the dole from big agribusiness.

Glen Burnie protesters wrong to attack Walmart on pig welfare

A crowded Anne Arundel County animal shelter has asked lawmakers for the authority to waive adoption fees and run promotions.

A federal suit seeks to overturn the Maryland Court of Appeals ruling that pit bulls are inherently dangerous and stop eviction of dog owners at a low income housing development.

I want to congratulate the Harford County Public Library employees for their impressive fundraising effort for the Humane Society of Harford County. Their contribution to this worthy organization shows the importance of giving local when it comes to caring for our nation's homeless dogs and cats.

But experts say that limiting decision to 'purebred' pits doesn't resolve confusion

The General Assembly deadlocked Tuesday night over legislation that would have overruled a widely criticized court ruling labeling pit bulls as inherently dangerous, apparently killing the bill in this summer's special session.

Maryland's General Assembly can remedy a faulty pit bull liability ruling in this week's special legislative session.

A controversial court ruling that pit bulls are "inherently dangerous" animals is not yet in effect and must survive an appeal before it can be applied as law, according to an opinion released Tuesday by the Maryland Office of the Attorney General.

Some hospitals allow patients to receive visits from their own pets as a means of improving the mood and possibly the health of those in their care