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Beginning tomorrow, dogs and cats across Massachusetts will have a right to free speech, animal welfare activists say.
A new law banning the surgical devocalization of dogs and cats goes into effect that day. Governor Deval Patrick signed the bill into law April 22.
This is so remarkable, the passage of this legislation, said Beth Birnbaum, a member of the Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets, the organization that originally filed the bill. Beacon Hill should be congratulated.
The law bans the devocalization of dogs and cats except in cases of medical necessity. Before, breeders and pet owners weary of annoying barks and mews could have their animals vocal cords cut by a veterinarian.
Law bans debarking of canines and cats
A new law banning the surgical devocalization of dogs and cats goes into effect that day. Governor Deval Patrick signed the bill into law April 22.
This is so remarkable, the passage of this legislation, said Beth Birnbaum, a member of the Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets, the organization that originally filed the bill. Beacon Hill should be congratulated.
The law bans the devocalization of dogs and cats except in cases of medical necessity. Before, breeders and pet owners weary of annoying barks and mews could have their animals vocal cords cut by a veterinarian.
Law bans debarking of canines and cats