Members are the ❤️ of AAVS What can one person do? We know that animals have emotions and possess unique intelligence and sensitivity. And just like us, they experience fear and pain. And what could be more frightening and painful … Continue reading →

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS November 2020 Government Agencies Get Serious About Non-Animal Methods The government is on everyone’s mind this week, and rightly so. But during this hectic time, we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss some positive news coming from … Continue reading →

Help Birds   Get the Legal Protection They Deserve Deadline: 12 noon (eastern) October 29 Countless numbers of birds have already suffered and died because of USDA’s failure to provide them protection under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). Thanks to AAVS’s … Continue reading →

YOU Make A Difference! The support received last week for our BUILD IT! appeal was amazing—thanks so much to everyone who donated! Our matching gift challenge ends soon, but there’s still time to donate and have your gift DOUBLED. DOUBLE … Continue reading →

Did you see our messages earlier this week about the former lab chimps who need help? We are enormously grateful for everyone who has donated this week to our BUILD IT! Campaign. And if you haven’t made a gift yet, … Continue reading →

We Won’t Let Him Down When the notorious Laboratory for Experimental Medicine and Surgery in Primates closed in 1997, and then started transferring animals to yet another horrible lab facility, California’s Wildlife Waystation stepped in to rescue 41 chimpanzees, including … Continue reading →

Chimpanzees are literally in the line of fire, and we’ve got to get them out! Can you help? AAVS’s 2020 BUILD IT! Campaign addresses an unprecedented challenge. California’s Wildlife Waystation was forced to close down last year, due in part … Continue reading →

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS October 2020 World Animal Day A day to inspire compassion for all animals, World Animal Day is the perfect opportunity to tell others why you love animals and why you’re committed to helping them. Although World Animal Day … Continue reading →

Members are the 💗 of AAVS AAVS is a leader in the fight to end animal testing, and our important work would not be possible without the dedication and generosity of our members. Along with member support, we engage with … Continue reading →

Dear Friend, I want to thank you again for signing our petition urging the USDA to provide strong protections for birds under the Animal Welfare Act and for joining AAVS’s online community. Welcome! We appreciate your support! Here’s how to … Continue reading →