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Working to end the use of animals in science through education, advocacy, and the development of alternative methods. www.aavs.org/animals-science/animals-used

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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 02/10/2026
Don’t miss our e-news and other important AAVS updates! If you haven’t already, sign up here to stay connected with us: aavs.org
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 01/10/2026
Multiple federal agencies have updated their regulations, investments, and scientific approaches to recognize non-animal methods (i.e. human cells) as options for evaluating drugs and biological products. For the latest stories from AAVS, check out our e-news here: aavs.org/september-20...
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Exciting progress to replace animal experiments in federal research
Seismic shift in drug development, Oklahoma pound seizure, Inca at OPS knows
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 25/09/2026
We want to share the story of two victims of the Pregnant Mare Urine (PMU) industry: Peggy and her daughter, Melanie. Nameless and voiceless, Peggy endured this #suffering until she was rescued by @equineadvocates.bsky.social while pregnant with Melanie. Now, they have a safe #sanctuary home!
Peggy, a Belgian Draft horse poses in the "Field of Dreams" pasture.Melanie, a Belgian Draft horse poses in the "Field of Dreams" pasture.
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 22/09/2026
Farmed Animal Awareness Week may have ended, but AAVS's work to help protect farmed #animals suffering in labs continues. Check out this is interesting issue of the AV Magazine that focuses on the use of farmed animals in #research: Aavs.org/farmlab #humanescience #protect
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AV Magazine Issue 3, 2016 When a Farm is a Lab
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 15/09/2026
During Farmed Animals Awareness Week and beyond, AAVS continues its 40-year contribution to the care of farmed animals who have suffered so much in laboratories. Learn more about how you can help care for animals like #Sugar through AAVS's Sanctuary Fund: aavs.org/our-work/san... #animalwelfare
Sugar the pig is pictured in a stall at the Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary.
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 10/09/2026
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. Just like our animals at home can experience #pain, so too can an animal used in testing. If you agree that animals should not have to suffer, share this with your #friends. Learn more here: aavs.org/animals-scie... #humanescience #research
A two-image collage features a caged, fearful-looking beagle, and a free, happy beagle.
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 04/09/2026
Today is #NationalWildlifeDay! From primates to fish, many wild species are used in inhumane experiments annually in the US. AAVS works to end the use of animals in research, testing, and education. All wild animals deserve to live full and healthy lives in the wild! #animalwelfare #research
A macaque sits on a tree branch, seemingly smiling.
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 01/09/2026
Happy #InternationalPrimateDay! From baboons to macaques, over 60,000 #monkeys are still used in inhumane experiments annually in the US. You can help free more monkeys from labs and help give them the rich, full lives they deserve: support.aavs.org/page/157499/... #animalwelfare #primateresearch
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 31/08/2026
For over 40 years, AAVS has been contributing to the care of animals who have suffered so much in laboratories. Click to learn more about how you can help care for animals like Tani and Little Foot through AAVS's Sanctuary Fund: aavs.org/our-work/san... #animalwelfare #humanescience #primate
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 20/08/2026
Planning your legacy can help eradicate the use of animals in research. This Make-A-Will Month, AAVS invites you to download our guide to planned giving (aavs.org/plannedgiving/) to make sure that your legacy of compassion saves and protects animals for years to come. #MAWM #humanescience #thankyou
The AAVS logo is above a collage of the following animals: a dog, a rat, a cat, a bunny, and a horse. Above the collage, the text reads "Your legacy can protect countless animals.".
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 07/08/2026
AAVS joins @humaneworldorg.bsky.social and the @avianwelfare.bsky.social in a lawsuit against the USDA for unlawfully excluding a significant number of #birds from coverage under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). For the latest news, check out our e-news here: aavs.org/july-2026-ne... . #animalwelfare
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July 2026 - Legal action for birds who need protection - American Anti-Vivisection Society
Does Crime Pay?, more funding for alternatives needed, celebrating horses
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 05/08/2026
AAVS attended #TakingActionforAnimals (TAFA, hosted by @humaneworldorg.bsky.social) this past weekend! Special thanks to the speakers who provided rich educational experiences (including Nicole Green, Director of @Animalearn!), and all who made the event possible. #animalwelfare #humanescience
AAVS members pose in front of their table at the Taking Action for Animals Conference.

From left: Dangela F. (Digital Communications Associate), Luke K. (President), Carolina R. (Science Policy Director)
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 27/07/2026
Animal supplier Inotiv’s stock no longer holds any value as of July 19th, but they are still in possession of hundreds of thousands of animals for sale and experimentation. Now they have gone private, and oversight of their practices is reduced. #animalwelfare #animaltesting #humanescience #inotiv
Shades of red, with a Beagle dog sitting in a cage with a price tag, with the shadows of the hands of two people under it, and an exchange taking place with one hand giving money to the other one.
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 14/07/2026
Today is World Chimpanzee Day! It’s a time to raise awareness about chimpanzees and the sanctuaries caring for them. AAVS has a history of supporting sanctuaries providing homes to chimpanzees who were once used in experiments. Riley is just one of these hundreds of lucky chimps. bit.ly/4vw4aRZ
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Rescued chimps need your help today
Make a difference on World Chimpanzee Day.
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 25/06/2026
AAVS takes a stand for primates & sanctuary! In voicing support for CDC's historic decision to stop its primate research and to send over 100 macaques to sanctuary, AAVS also blasted what it called “alarmist, inflammatory conjecture” from animal researchers. aavs.org/endorse.
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 12/06/2026
It's Animal Sanctuary Caregiver Day! Support animals released from labs and the caregivers who love them by donating to the AAVS Sanctuary Fund! bit.ly/4w5JhOr
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The overlooked heroes of animal sanctuaries
Tomorrow is Animal Sanctuary Caregiver Day, a day to recognize people whose compassion, expertise, and dedication is often overlooked.
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 14/05/2026
46 year old Zeb endured years of research. He's now alone in a South African zoo. Thankfully the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust secured approval to transfer Zeb to their sanctuary. You can help chimps like Zeb by supporting AAVS's Sanctuary Fund! aavs.org/a-chimps-jou...
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A chimp’s journey from lab to zoo to sanctuary
You can make it possible.
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 30/04/2026
Help save animals and modernize drug development and testing. In our latest e-news, find a link to urge Congress to support the FDA Modernization Act 3.0. Also inside: support for alternatives, primates in research, Leaping Bunny certification, and meet the Born Free USA sanctuary bit.ly/3Pd8Mxh
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Act today to save animals and modernize drug safety
Alternatives in drug development, negligent primate deaths, Leaping Bunny, Born Free USA
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 24/04/2026
It's World Day for Animals in Laboratories! Millions of animals are suffering in U.S. labs, but you can help end animal testing today by supporting the Humane Cosmetics Act. You can also help provide a better future for animals rescued from labs by donating to AAVS's Sanctuary Fund! bit.ly/3Qt1cPn
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You can change a life today
On World Day for Animals in Labs, take action to end suffering.
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 27/02/2026
More Monkeys for Research! In 2025, 22,843 primates imported into U.S., an increase of 30% from 2024. Over 97% were longtailed macaques, likely destined for pain & suffering in labs, despite listed as endangered by IUCN. Unsustainable trade for research for species’ population decline bit.ly/4cjoMqO
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Primate imports on the rise
Will primate lab become a sanctuary? NH Kid Governor works to ban animal testing. Jacob turns 66
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 13/02/2026
Valentine’s Day is special at AAVS, but not for why you might expect. It’s the anniversary of our commitment to provide total lifetime care to 7 young chimps - Arden, Diane, Jimmy, Mason, Onyx, Quilla, and Riley. Instead of life in a lab, they are safe at @chimphaven.bsky.social. bit.ly/3ZsjVfg
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What does Valentine’s Day mean to chimpanzees?
Thanks to you, they play in the sunshine
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 10/02/2026
Animals Like Sugar Benefit from $425,000 in AAVS Sanctuary Grants. Animals released from labs need specialized care to thrive in their new homes. AAVS is thrilled to announce that we have awarded over $425,000 to nearly 20 sanctuaries caring for animals released from labs aavs.org/piglets-used...
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Piglets used in experiments are now safe in sanctuary
Animals like Sugar benefit from $425,000 in AAVS sanctuary grants
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 30/01/2026
Please join us in honoring @animalearn.bsky.social's Humane Student and Science Educator of the Year. Learn more about EPA phasing out mammal testing, unsettling news about primate breeding, and happy chimpanzees and communities at Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust. bit.ly/4qaqjTh
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Humane students and science educators making a difference for animals
Charles River buys monkey supplier, EPA to phase out animal tests, meet Chimfunshi
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 05/01/2026
On this National Bird Day, we not only want to celebrate birds for the amazing animals they are, but also to ensure that concerned people like you know how they are exploited for science. Learn more! aavs.org/bird-day-202...
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Did you know that over 60,000 birds were used in labs in 2024?
National Bird Day is January 5!
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 31/12/2025
Midnight is approaching—your last chance to make a contribution in 2025 to help end the exploitation of animals in science. It is also your last chance to double your donation. Can we count on your support before the midnight deadline? aavs.org/year-end-202...
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Last chance to double your gift!
It's your last chance to make a contribution in 2025 to help end the exploitation of animals in science.
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 29/12/2025
Part of AAVS's work to end the use of animals in science is to promote compassionate shopping and brands certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny, which we chair. Please help us continue our work to end animal testing and push for testing that does not harm animals. aavs.org/remove-the-c...
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Remove the cruelty from cosmetics
Join us in creating a world without animal testing
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 22/12/2025
Happy Holidays! Wishing you and the animals a prosperous new year!
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 19/12/2025
Announcing our redesigned, now quarterly A-V! Feature: Canaries in the Coal Mine, an in-depth look at gaps in animal research oversight, lack of enforcement. Also: startling stats on oversight, protection for birds, defeating childhood cancer, debut of Humane Science Allies aavs.org/fall-2025-av...
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The dangers of inadequate research oversight
Check out A-V, our redesigned (now quarterly!) magazine
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 18/12/2025
Help end animal testing by supporting the Humane Cosmetics Act. It would end this cruelty by prohibiting animal testing for cosmetics, ingredients, and sale of animal tested cosmetics. Also: CDC to end primate research, alternatives use on the rise, and Magic guides Tootie aavs.org/december-202...
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You can help end animal testing
CDC to stop its primate research, alternatives becoming more mainstream, Magic and Tootie
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 15/12/2025
It’s heartbreaking that in 2025, animals are still suffering in laboratories, even though we now have humane, innovative methods that can advance science without causing harm. You can help end the exploitation of animals for research by supporting AAVS. Please donate today! aavs.org/help-us-end-...
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Help us end the exploitation of animals for research
It’s heartbreaking that in 2025, animals are still suffering in laboratories, even though we now have humane, innovative methods that can advance science without causing harm.
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 09/12/2025
We’re making your compassionate shopping easy by connecting you to the exclusive deals in the @leapingbunny.bsky.social one-stop cruelty-free shop! With so many great deals and savings, you’ll also be able to treat yourself. It’s our gift to you! aavs.org/lb-holiday-p...
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Shop 200+ cruelty-free deals from Leaping Bunny
Check out Leaping Bunny’s holiday promotions featuring your favorite brands!
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 02/12/2025
Animals like Negra need your support to continue to thrive in their sanctuary homes. Every donation received on Giving Tuesday will be matched, doubling your impact! Plus, 100% of your donation will go to sanctuaries caring for animals released from laboratories and other abusive situations.
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Why wait? Help chimpanzee victims of research
Today is Giving Tuesday, the most important day of the year for compassionate people like you to make a transformative difference...
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 07/11/2025
In case you missed it! Take action to stop funding for primate breeding and experiments. Also in our October e-news: wild macaques, beagle breeding, and Mari Orangutan. aavs.org/october-2025...
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 31/10/2025
NO funding for primate breeding and research! Congress may include $30M to expand primate breeding programs in the FY2026 budget. Contact your legislators to stop this. Also in the Oct e-news: long-tailed macaques still endangered, Ridglan Farms gives up dog breeding license, Mari is resilient.
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Stop Senate from giving $30M to NIH for primate breeding
Long-tailed macaques still endangered, research supplier gives up dog breeding license, Mari is resilient
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 03/10/2025
Millions of cats, frogs, and pigs are killed and used for education. It's cruel, wasteful, and unnecessary. Animalearn works to bring compassion into the classroom, offering a wide range of alternatives. Help keep the life in life science - Support Humane Science Education! aavs.org/we-need-you-...
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We Need YOU to End Animal Dissections!
Stop Cruelty in Classrooms Now
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 01/10/2025
A powerful advocate, Jane Goodall worked tirelessly to improve the lives of all animals and the environment. We are incredibly grateful for her and her lasting legacy that will continue and inspire others to make the world a better place for all living beings.
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 20/08/2025
USDA has a history of not enforcing the AWA. With recent cuts on staff & resources, the situation will get worse. Animals will suffer. Eric Kleiman, AAVS's Senior Policy Adviser stated "What we’re seeing now is a turbocharging of trends we’ve been seeing for decades.” www.science.org/content/arti...
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Facing ‘impossible’ workload, USDA struggles to oversee lab animal welfare
Shrinking staff and other handicaps threaten enforcement of federal law that protects research animals
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 29/07/2025
If you think labs that use animals should be transparent about their research, please support the Federal Animal Research Accountability Act! Also inside this month's e-news: Netherlands vote on primate experiments, Leaping Bunny interview, Anakin baboon shucks corn. aavs.org/july-2025-en...
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July 2025 Enewsletter
Netherlands vote on primate experiments, Leaping Bunny interview, Anakin shucks corn
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 14/07/2025
It's World Chimpanzee Day! Chimps are wonderful, amazing animals. They have capacity to care and forgive, and are resilient, especially after years of abuse in labs. And who can watch young chimps playing and not crack a smile? What do you like about chimpanzees? aavs.org/for-the-love...
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For the love of chimpanzees
It’s World Chimpanzee Day!
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 01/07/2025
Check out AAVS’s e-news! NIH gave $2.2 billion to foreign animal research labs. Stop NIH from funding animal research outside the U.S. Support the CARGO Act & contact your legislators today! Also in this edition: funding for a primate lab, alternatives for drug development, Pickle gets a popsicle.
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Tell Congress NO funding for animal labs outside the U.S.
Also funding for primate lab, alternatives for drug development, Pickle gets a popsicle
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 13/06/2025
It’s Animal Sanctuary Caregiver Day! Sanctuary caregivers go far beyond feeding and cleaning—they build deep bonds with the animals they care for. AAVS is thankful for their important work to give animals in their care safety, dignity, and compassion. THANK YOU for everything you do!
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Celebrating animal sanctuary caregivers!
They’re essential in caring for animals released from labs!
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 04/06/2025
Did you catch our May e-news? Check it out to take action to help primates, learn more about dogs in research and organ-on-a-chip alternatives, and remember Rita and Teresa, the first chimpanzees to arrive at Chimp Haven 30 years ago. You don't want to miss it! aavs.org/may-2025-ene...
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Help End the Pet Primate Trade: It’s Cruel!
Also: dogs suffering for research, organs-on-chips, celebrating 30 years of sanctuary
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 01/06/2025
Chimp Haven is celebrating 30 years of sanctuary for chimps retired from NIH research. Watch their video about Rita and Teresa, the first chimps to arrive at the sanctuary. AAVS is grateful to play a small role in helping with grants through our Sanctuary Fund. www.facebook.com/watch/?v=187...
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 31/05/2025
The GAO released a report focused on organ-on-a-chip tech that uses human cells to simulate organ function and are more relevant than animal tests. Challenges that need to be addressed to advance OOCs, including limited access to high-quality human cells. www.gao.gov/products/gao...
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 30/05/2025
In "Animal Emotions," Mark Bekoff and Jane Goodall write about the cruelties dogs endure for research. It starts before they even enter the lab. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anim...
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 29/05/2025
Primates are wild animals, not pets! Urge Congress to support the Captive Primate Safety Act to prevent people from having pet primates. Also in our May newsletter: Cruelty dogs endure for research, organ-on-a-chip alternatives, and Chimp Haven's 30 yrs of sanctuary for chimps retired from labs.
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Help End the Pet Primate Trade: It’s Cruel!
Also: dogs suffering for research, organs-on-chips, celebrating 30 years of sanctuary
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 08/05/2025
A personal message from AAVS President Emerita Sue Leary, our leader since 1995 and recently retired after 3 decades of service to AAVS. We appreciate Sue’s dedicated, compassionate leadership over the years and are grateful for the legacy that she has built with our organization. Thank YOU, Sue!
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It’s been an honor … a personal message from Sue Leary
Thanks for the memories! Welcome Luke!
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 30/04/2025
Know more about the #primatetrade in #Mauritius & how the U.S. is driving the controversial industry with its demand for #monkeys to use in #experiments. Also, reducing animal testing at the NIH, FDA, and EU; Pandemic Agreement, Dora goes to the doctor. #animaltesting aavs.org/april-2025-e...
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Monkeys in Mauritius suffer while U.S drives their trade
Pandemic agreement, animal testing at FDA and EU, Dora goes to the doctor
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 24/04/2025
#WorldDayforAnimalsinLabs is a day to expose the tremendous suffering mice, rabbits, dogs, and other animals are forced to endure in #experiments. Share this post so others are aware and visit aavs.org/action-center to urge change that helps animals, not hurts them. #HumaneScience #animaltesting
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American Anti-Vivisection Society @aavs.org · 24/04/2025
It's #WorldDayforAnimalsinLabs and we want to recognize the suffering that over 105,000 #primates endure in #experiments. They are used in neuro research, vaccine testing, and #infectiondisease studies. Primates are wild animals - not lab tools! #animaltesting #vaccines #humanescience #vaccines
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