Maryland: Ask Your Senator to Protect Feral Cat Caregivers

UPDATE: Bill Did Not Move Forward

The 2014 legislative session in Maryland has ended. We’re disappointed to report that the House and Senate versions of a bill that would have protected compassionate citizens caring for cats did not move forward.

Thank you to everyone who contacted their elected officials in support of SB 1010 and HB 1473!

Original Issue

This action is ONLY for residents of Maryland

In some communities, caring for cats is discouraged—or even criminalized. Compassionate citizens should not be classified as lawbreakers simply because they spay or neuter a cat. The good news is that a bill has been introduced in Maryland that would support caregivers and protect their right to provide life-sustaining care for cats.

Providing spay/neuter surgeries and other care to stray and feral cats benefits the whole community, and these efforts should not be prohibited or criminalized. The bill is up for a hearing this Wednesday and we need your help to move it forward!

Attend the hearing:

WHEN: Wednesday, March 12 at 2:00pm

WHERE: Miller Senate Office Building, 2 East, 11 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401

Take action today—urge your Senator to support MD SB 1010 and protect those who protect the cats.

This message will be sent to your Maryland State Senator.