Cali’s story is the ultimate story of survival. She was scared and alone on the streets of China; lost and with no one to protect her. She likely spent her time running from people and scavenging for her next meal. One day, she was caught by some people intent on making her into dinner. read more
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Binx
Lovely Binx was rescued from a testing laboratory. She spent the first year of her life being a test subject, not the loving companion that she has become. This experience was traumatic, but thankfully Binx is recovering nicely. Her foster home reports that she is settling in very well. She’s a little mild mannered and reserved at first, but warms up quickly. read more
Irish
These Irish eyes will get you smiling! Handsome Irish is looking for his forever family, and he wants you to be that lucky home! Irish wasn't always so lucky- he began his life in an animal testing laboratory. When the lab was finished with him, he was dumped at a shelter. read more
Sammy
Sammy is lovable, sweet and friendly with all animals! He loves dogs of all sizes, plays with kitties and has even met BFP rabbits! Sammy would thrive in a home with children since he is highly energetic and playful. read more
This cat — and many others like her — spent most of her life as a lab test subject
If you happen to visit Shannon Keith’s Los Angeles office, there’s a good chance you’ll meet a gray-and-white cat named Amelia. As the resident office cat, Amelia doesn’t give visitors much choice. “She’s like the queen of the office,” Keith tells MNN. “She greets everybody.” It wasn’t always like that. In fact, when Amelia arrived at the Beagle Freedom Project just a few months ago, the first thing she did was find a hiding place. Because, you see, for much of Amelia’s life, human hands were wrapped in white gloves.…
An Advocate for Saving Laboratory Animals and Helping People Live a Cruelty-Free Life
A native of Studio City, California, Shannon Keith was raised as an only child where animals were always her best friends. “I grew up with all kinds of rescue animals – dogs and cats, and animal we’d rescue from the street, including injured birds and such. My mother was very encouraging of that. So it was a very nurturing atmosphere that cared for animals.” By the time she got to college she decided to become an animal rights attorney. “When I first heard that animals were considered chattel, meaning a…
Adorable Cats Rescued From Life in Labs Need Your Help!
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…
Sam
Sweet Sam is a survivor of animal testing. He spent the first year of his life in a testing laboratory. This experience can be devastating to a cat, but you would never know that Sammy hasn't always been in a loving home. read more
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
Leona
I'm a small cat with a lot of energy! My favorite hobby is playing fetch! I love my toy mouse but a ball with a bell is just as nice to chase! I love to curl in your lap especially if your lying down on a couch, and I always love a good petting. 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…