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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'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!

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

Sponsor: Rep. Donna Bailey, Saco, District 14

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

Sponsor: Sen. Ben Chipman, Portland, District 37

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

MFOA Legislation Protecting Maine Companion Animals

Successful Maine Friends of Animals legislation for over two decades protecting companion animals, particularly dogs

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

Know the Maine Law - Pets in Unattended Vehicles

By SLR

MFOA Opposes Misguided Dangerous Dog Law

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

Animal activists go to Augusta to again block the repeal of funding for Maine's successful spay / neuter program

In 2017 Maine animal activists came out strongly in Augusta against LD 1601 “An Act to Reduce Costs to Businesses by Phasing Out the Pet Food Surcharge”, which was supported by the Governor as a pro-business bill.