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While AAVS celebrates chimpanzees all year long, July 14 is a day to raise awareness about these amazing animals and to help chimps in need. That’s why we’re contacting you today. Please watch this hopeful video that tells the story … Continue reading
Inspire others to support our mission and help animals by expressing your admiration for AAVS on Great Nonprofits, a website for reviewing philanthropic organizations. Just a sentence or two to share your understanding about the importance of our work will … Continue reading
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS July 2020 Our Friends the Birds and the Protection They Deserve We’re still celebrating our legal win at the end of May that will force USDA to (finally) protect birds under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA)! It was … Continue reading
Over the past several months, Animalearn has been working to help ensure that science educators at all learning levels have access to valuable resources that can be used to teach their students virtually from home. While we’ve always known the … Continue reading
No matter where you are, there’s always something you can do to make the world a better place for animals. Recently delivered to AAVS members, our latest Activate for Animals newsletter explains how to help animals from home—not just during … Continue reading
Louisiana is the Key to Saving Chimpanzees Louisiana has a special connection to chimpanzees because it’s home to Chimp Haven, a sanctuary caring for hundreds of chimpanzees who have been retired from research. Although it has the space and resources … Continue reading
AAVS is celebrating the work of some very special people for Animal Sanctuary Caregiver Day! Lately, we’ve been loving how sanctuaries are featuring their dedicated personnel in pictures and videos online. It’s amazing to see the relationships between the animals … Continue reading
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS June 2020 Special Edition This is big news from last week, and we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss it! Due to a lawsuit filed by AAVS and the Avian Welfare Coalition, USDA is now subject to … Continue reading
Support Essential Sanctuary Workers #GIVINGTUESDAYNOW The wonderful people who care for animals in sanctuaries can’t stay safe at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The animals need them, and they need us. Will you give today to honor the people who … Continue reading
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS May 2020 A group of researchers in Canada are working together to create a model made of human cells that they hope will eventually lead to a treatment for COVID-19, without the use of animals. The key to … Continue reading