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Montgomery County animal services officer Ryan Jesien eased a leash around the neck of an escaped German shepherd. He named the dog Farmer. (Tierney L. Cross/For The Washington Post)
Jun 26, 2026

A Maryland man made a career of saving animals. He’s helped 16,000 so far.

Ryan Jesien, a Montgomery County animal services officer, has helped save about 16,000 animals, whether they were lost, injured or abused.

Pet Stores Puppy Mill Law
Sep 20, 2021

Federal judge upholds Maryland’s ban on retail dog sales

Maryland’s ban on retail pet stores selling dogs while allowing nonprofit canine rescue shelters to continue with sales does not violate the constitutional guarantee of equal treatment under the law, […]