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Abandoned Pets

MFOA passes another bill protecting Maine pets! Second-in-the-nation legislation addresses animals abandoned by tenants

LD 679 “An Act Regarding Animals Abandoned by Tenants” becomes law!

Dog and cat

MFOA’s Legislative History Protecting Maine Companion Animals

Successful Maine Friends of Animals legislation / action for over 25 years protecting companion animals, particularly dogs

1998: Supported legislation to prohibit the pari-mutual simulcast wagering of greyhound racing in Maine

MFOA’s Pet Custody bill passes in Augusta and becomes law

MFOA Bill: Franky's Law (Cruelty case assistance) is implimented

Second-in-the-nation legislation becomes law in Maine!

MFOA bills passed

MFOA's LD 1442 ("Franky's Law") & LD 1311 (Puppy Mill Bill") become law!

These latest wins create an exciting legislative trifecta for the 129th session where three out of four of MFOA’s bills have passed into law!

Rep. Donna Bailey

MFOA Bill: Stricter laws for post-conviction (animal cruelty) possession of animals

Sponsor: Rep. Donna Bailey, Saco, District 14

Rep. Ben Chipman

MFOA bill “An Act Regarding the Sale of Dogs and Cats at Pet Shops”

Sponsor: Sen. Ben Chipman, Portland, District 37

DCFL, Dogs chained for life

MFOA's 'Dogs Chained for Life' 20-year campaign

Watch MFOA YouTube video and PSA on Dogs Chained for Life (DCFL)

What you should do if you see a DCFL in Maine

Pets in cars

Know the Maine Law - Pets in Unattended Vehicles

By SLR

German Shepherd

MFOA Opposes Misguided Dangerous Dog Law

MFOA Testimony in Opposition to L.D. 858 “An Act To Strengthen the Law Regarding Dangerous Dogs”

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