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Monday, February 11, 2013

Baltimore County Animal Shelter Offering Free Pet Adoptions

Stop by the shelter in Baldwin, MD, on Feb. 16 for the Presidents' Day weekend special.

The Baltimore County Animal Shelter is waiving its customary $65 adoption fee this weekend in honor of Presidents' Day.  Stop by the shelter at 13800 Manor Rd., Baldwin, MD 21013 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Feb. 16 to meet your future four-legged friend.  Check out all of the adoptable cats and dogs here. "Any pet adopted or placed on hold for adoption on Saturday, February 16, will be adopted free of charge, with the exception of the cost of a cat or dog license at the time of the adoption," according to a release. "Baltimore County law requires pets to be licensed." Speaking of American presidents and their pets, check out this awesome gallery from Time Magazine called "Presidents and Their Dogs"   The Newseum in Washington D.C. also has…

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Transgender Bill Opponents Speak Out at Council Meeting

Council approves new lease with Baltimore County Revenue Authority, improvements to the animal shelter and a $4.5 million bond issuance for a windshield wiper manufacturer in Halethorpe.

Opponents of a proposed transgender anti-discrimination bill returned to Towson Monday night to speak out against the proposed legislation. Ann Miller, a Republican activist, told the council that opponents "are not the bigotted, hate-mongers we're labeled as by the special interests backing this bill. "Our concerns are valid and serious and (the bill) would negatively impact the entire county," said Miller. The testimony of about 15 people was nearly identical to that given two weeks ago when Councilman Tom Quirk, a Catonsville Democrat, first introduced the bill. The bill will be similar to a law passed last month by the Howard County Council, Quirk said. Proponents of the legislation say it was spurred by a highly- publicized attack on …

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County Will Take Over Parking Garages, Bulk of Kamenetz's Cabinet Sails Through Confirmation, and Quirk to Propose Gender Identity Anti-Discrimination Bill

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Buck Harmon

10:25 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

Great questions Lorna, mild, meek and unanswered to date. Reasons that I believe this type of legislation will NEVER be able to be fairly enforced in any direction.... curious to see any attempt at a solid answer here.   more ›

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