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UK Records Increase in Animal Testing

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experiments were performed on animals last year, a rise of 454,000 or 14% on the previous year, the Home Office said. The increase marks the greatest leap in animal use in medical research since 1986, when the government introduced new auditing procedures. Bad news from the Guardian.

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New Mexico Governor Opposes Chimp Transfer

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Bill Richardson is asking to tour a former medical research lab in southern New Mexico that houses more than 200 chimpanzees. with officials of the National Institutes of Health, which contracts with a private company to care for the chimps. From the AP. Richardson made the comment Tuesday after meeting in Bethesda, Md.

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Beagles Rescued from Bankrupt Lab

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One hundred and twenty beagles who faced lifetimes being used in medical research experiments have been freed — just in time for the Fourth of July weekend. a site for dog lovers.

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A Trip to an Animal Lab

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In a brief tour of a particular biotech research company, I was taken to the animal lab. They did not experiment on primates (I asked!), but did experiment on mice and guinea pigs. Interesting that many of the grants this place gets specifically say they can't experiment on any domesticated animals (cats and dogs I guess.).

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Pet Foster Care Helps To Smooth Adoption Process

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What you need to know about fostering pets: Time and resources – A person or family must have the time, room and resources to dedicate to a foster pet in order for it to be a positive experience for all parties involved.

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Organizations Putting Animals First

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Proving that society’s conscience hasn’t been completely compromised, these companies and their employees make it a point to put animals first. Led by professionals who have experience with organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States, the group is definitely not new to the issues surrounding animals worldwide.

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Pet-Friendly Travel Tips

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If your pet has a medical condition, take a copy of pertinent medical records in the event of an emergency. Medication—bring any prescription or non-prescription medication your pet is taking. Be sure to ask for a health certificate when you’re at the vet and all of your pet’s vaccination tags. states: [link].

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