Critter News

MARCH 23, 2009

How should Animal Control evaluate their claim? It was an "experiment" you see, even though they are just Animal Control, not a research facility. To re-create and measure the environmental conditions, Animal Control staff put a dog from the pound, of similar size and weight to the dead dog, in the same holding cage for an hour.

Experience 100

Experience Experiments Animal Welfare Ethical Treatment 100

Critter News

MAY 15, 2009

This became clear from a report addressed at the European Parliament (EP) session on May 5–7, which seeks to vote on a directive concerning animal research. My personal philosophy is that millions of animals shouldn't suffer on anyone's behalf, especially when they do so against their will. I really hope this passes.

Experience 100

Experience Experiments Medical Research Animal Research 100

Critter News

MARCH 19, 2010

I don't care if they're supposedly working for altruistic purposes (they're not, but that's another story), they are allowing animals to suffer through negligent care separate from the excruciating experiments they must still undergo. vice president of animal research issues for The HSUS.

Minnesota 100

Minnesota Humane Society Of The United States Humane HSUS 100