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Animal Research Grants a Waste of Taxpayer Money

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President Obama promised to eliminate wasteful government spending; funding for animal research is one area that is overdue for reform. Each year, millions of cats, dogs, non-human primates and other animals suffer and die in research laboratories. Tags: animal research Obama. Please do not advertise to sell your pets.

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Humane Society Cites Abuses at University of Minnesota

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(Media-Newswire.com) - The Humane Society of the United States has obtained government reports showing that the University of Minnesota has violated federal standards of care for animals in laboratories. The improperly euthanized animals remained alive but were discarded as if they were dead.

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40 Ways to Help Lab Animals

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Collect the Numbers As an advocate for animals, you never know when you’re going to find yourself engaged in a discussion with someone about animal research issues. It is not a free country for animals in laboratories, but it is a comparatively free one for you. A university library will usually serve you well. Get FOIAed Up!