The Maryland State Senate is considering an important bill that makes it clear that hunters cannot intentionally shoot cats and dogs. While Maryland law already protects companion animals from cruelty, this law clarifies that hunting is no excuse for harming any pet, stray, or feral cat or dog.
Last year, a family on the Eastern Shore lost its cherished dog after the dog accidentally wandered into a hunting area. The dog was shot, killed, and left in a ditch by a hunter. The family was unable to achieve justice for their pet, but you can protect other families from this kind of heartbreak.
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