One of AAVS’s most rewarding programs is our Sanctuary Fund, which provides grants to sanctuaries caring for animals who have been released from labs and other abusive situations. We were overwhelmed by the amazing generosity of our supporters in 2021, helping us to award more than $450,000 to 14 worthy sanctuaries!

How will sanctuaries use this funding?

After years of being used in invasive experiments, many chimpanzees are now elderly and suffer from diseases related to their use in research and need specialized veterinary care, which is expensive. Medical equipment will also be purchased so that animals who have chronic diseases can be treated at their sanctuary homes and their health can be better monitored. Economic strains during the pandemic have hit sanctuaries hard and funding will also be used to cover general operating costs such as buying fresh fruits and vegetables, maintenance of the animals’ living spaces, and salaries for caretakers who the animals not only rely on and trust, but also with whom they have bonded relationships.

There are hundreds of animals living at the sanctuaries supported by AAVS and every single one of them will benefit from your kindness by enjoying healthy foods, stimulating environments, and most of all, the companionship of their own kind.