Right now, more than 20,000 cats and 65,000 dogs across the U.S. are currently caged up in labs, where they are used as test subjects for our cosmetics, prescription drugs, and other products. Forced to undergo experiments that subject them to unimaginable pain and often result in lasting health consequences, these poor animals are treated like objects rather than living creatures. No different from the felines and canines we bring into our homes as pets, these innocent victims of laboratory experimentation crave love and affection, but they don’t get anything…
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Massachusetts Senate passes bill to promote adoption of research animals
The Massachusetts Senate has adopted a bill that will allow families to adopt research animals once labs have concluded their testing. An Act Protecting Research Animals, also known as the “Beagle Bill,” requires product testing facilities to spare dogs and cats from automatic euthanasia and offer them for adoption through animal rescue organizations. “This common-sense legislation protects research animals and ensures that they will receive the dignified care and companionship they deserve, rather than face an early death,” Senate President Karen Spilka said in a statement. “As a lifelong animal…
Naomi
Sweet and shy 2 year-old Naomi is a strikingly beautiful cat. Her beautiful golden eyes and sweet smile will immediately make you fall in love! Demure Naomi is still learning to love and trust people, but she gets better and better every day. Naomi has lived with other cats, and probably would get along with small dogs as well. A patient and quiet home would be ideal for this sweet lady. read more
USDA Faces Challenge Over Secret Records of Animal Suffering
PETA-Led Coalition Demands That Agency Release Full Annual Reports From Laboratories That Subject Animals to Unmitigated Pain For Immediate Release: July 16, 2018 Contact: Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382 Washington – This morning, a PETA-led coalition sent a request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) demanding that the agency disclose the full annual reports submitted by laboratories—including their justifications for denying animals relief from pain and distress. After the coalition filed a lawsuit challenging the USDA’s removal of thousands of federal Animal Welfare Act–related records from its website, the agency partially…
Abandoned, Paralyzed Dog Found in China Looking for New Home in the U.S.
Bennie is a fighter! The adorable black Lab was abandoned on the streets of China. Worse yet, the 6-month-old canine’s rear legs were paralyzed. Thankfully, where there are lows there are also highs: Bennie was saved by rescuers and is currently being cared for. In hopes of getting the friendly pooch walking on his own again, rescuers set up surgery for Bennie. It has been several months since his operation, and the Lab still can’t walk unassisted. But the Beagle Freedom Project still has a lot of hope and help…
Gaia
“This is just a pause, a hiccup,” she said, as she gently reached over and lifted the nearly dead Husky from the streets of Chengdu, China. “One day, you will forget this interruption ever happened, and your life will be wonderful.” Starved, beaten and tortured with insecticide poison, wine and other chemicals, Gaia has been fighting for her life. She has been given care in China but must come to the U.S. to continue her care, treatment and her forever home. Help us continue a life interrupted and make sure…
Ella
Middle aged-senior beagle tested on her whole life, then, when the testing was done, placed on a meat truck on the way to slaughter. She was rescues off of the meat truck by brave Chinese rescuers. Now she is here in Southern California ready for her new life! Surprisingly fit and active! Loves running around and trying to get everyone to play! read more
Rita
Middle aged-senior beagle tested on her whole life, then, when the testing was done, placed on a meat truck on the way to slaughter. She was rescues off of the meat truck by brave Chinese rescuers. Now she is here in Southern California ready for her new life! Mellow but confident. And, just like a beagle…. food motivated! read more
Eileen
Middle aged-senior beagle tested on her whole life, then, when the testing was done, placed on a meat truck on the way to slaughter. She was rescues off of the meat truck by brave Chinese rescuers. Now she is here in Southern California ready for her new life! Adorable and playful, but still a little reserved. Great with other dogs, cats + kittens! read more
Betty
Middle aged-senior beagle tested on her whole life, then, when the testing was done, placed on a meat truck on the way to slaughter. She was rescues off of the meat truck by brave Chinese rescuers. Now she is here in Southern California ready for her new life! Very friendly and calm. Getting along very well with foster brother. read more