Working to end the use of animals in science
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS April 2020 Dear Friend, The American Anti-Vivisection Society was founded in 1883, and we just held our 137th Annual Meeting. Thanks to the strength of our convictions and people—like you, who care about animals in labs, we have … Continue reading
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS March 2020 More Action Needed for Meaningful Transparency USDA has reposted animal welfare reports from inspections at regulated facilities, which had been removed from its website without warning in 2017. The restoration of unredacted records was the result … Continue reading
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 than having chemicals forced into your … Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day from AAVS! Chimp Haven, the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary, is home to over 300 residents. At the sanctuary, chimpanzees formerly used in biomedical research spend their days in an environment designed especially for them, complete with expert … Continue reading
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS February 2020 An appeals court has ruled in favor of birds in AAVS’s lawsuit against the USDA for its inaction and “unreasonable delay” to create regulations for the sale and use of birds, as required by the Animal … Continue reading
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS January 2020 January 5 is National Bird Day! Regardless of where you live, you probably see birds almost every day. But have you ever stopped and listened to the birds who live around you? Give it a try. … Continue reading
Dear Friend, The past year brought unprecedented challenges as animal experimenters pushed hard on their agenda to increase animal use and resist calls for accountability. But AAVS has pushed back with effective campaigns to defeat efforts to: deny chimpanzees retirement … Continue reading
Dear Friend, Best wishes to you for a Happy New Year! I don’t know about you, but I am a procrastinator, and usually find myself making charitable donations on New Year’s Eve in order to get a just-in-time tax benefit! … Continue reading
Look who benefits when you support AAVS’s advocacy efforts and programs to achieve meaningful, lasting change for animals. Animals in labs are hidden and forgotten, but we work on their behalf every single day. With your help, so many lives … Continue reading
We wanted to be sure you saw the opportunity to have your gift to the Sanctuary Fund matched by a generous AAVS member. It’s only good until December 31, so please act now! We can’t thank you enough for your … Continue reading