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Animal Research Laws News 

Ban on Animal Testing for Cosmetics in Canada Will Be a Reality

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 ADAV

Image by Image by Saadia from Pixabay  We are very pleased to announce this good news. Canada is joining the growing list of

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Animal Sentience Farm Animals Take Action World News 

Octopus Massacre

March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 ADAV

Image by edmondlafoto from Pixabay  The information and petition below came to us from AVAAZ. Let’s take action to stop these cruel practices

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News 

Trucker Pleads Guilty to Careless Driving in 2020 Death of Animal Activist Regan Russell

March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 ADAV

Photo by Louise Jorgensen We are very saddened by the death of animal activist Regan Russell. The truck driver who

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General News 

Update on Feral Cats at College of the Rocky Mountains: Success! The Cats Will Stay on Campus

March 27, 2023March 28, 2023 ADAV

Image by Anja from Pixabay  We are very pleased to provide this update sent to us via the original petition on change.org that

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Animal Research Valid Science 

New Study Shows Poor Translatability of Biomedical Research Using Animals

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 ADAV

Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay  Abstract The failure rate for the translation of drugs from animal testing to human treatments remains at

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Animal Research Valid Science World News 

Brazil Bans Animal Testing for Cosmetics and Fragrances

March 25, 2023March 25, 2023 ADAV

Image by Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay  We are pleased to report another win for animals. Brazil has joined the list of over 40

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Take Action 

URGENT: Save the College of the Rockies’ Feral Cat Colony from Destruction: Time Sensitive!

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 ADAV

We recently received the information and petition below from change.org about a healthy, well cared for colony of feral cats

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Animal Research Take Action 

Update: There’s Still Time to Save Monkeys

March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 ADAV

Image by SOKO Tierschutz and Cruelty Free International Below is an update from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine regarding the

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Animal Research Take Action 

Urgent: Take Action. Make a Call about Monkeys Shipping Back to the Experimentation Industry

March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 ADAV

Image by SOKO Tierschutz and Cruelty Free International One of our supporters has passed on the action alert below to

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Farm Animals News Take Action 

Animal Abuse at BC Slaughterhouse

March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 ADAV

The information below regarding animal abuse at Meadow Valley Meats slaughterhouse, located just outside Vancouver, came in an email from

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Bird Safe Architecture Take Action 

Petition to Make Windows Bird Safe in Canada

March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 ADAV

The information below came from Never Collide (Formerly Bird Safe Buildings Across Canada). The petition closes on April 3rd, 2023.

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General 

International Women’s Day: March 8, 2023

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 ADAV

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Take Action World News 

Today is International Women’s Day: Take Action to Help Mohana Kameli

March 9, 2023 ADAV

Mohana Kameli is a 24-year-old Iranian woman who was the voice of her people during the recent protests in Iran,

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Events 

ADAV’S Events Calendar

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 ADAV

Image by Twyla Francois We wanted to take a moment to share our upcoming events calendar with you. It includes

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Animal Research Laws News 

Victory! Monkey Importations in U.S. Stopped by Federal Government

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 ADAV

Victory! The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has taken a monumental action, putting a swift end to the importation

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Animal Research Animal Sentience Animal use in education Education Laws 

ADAV Featured by The Vancouver Guardian

February 14, 2023February 16, 2023 ADAV

We are pleased to report that we were contacted by the Vancouver Guardian with some questions about our work for

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Animal Research 

Help End Cruel Research at Dartmouth College

February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 ADAV

Image by Yair Ventura Filho from Pixabay  ADAV was recently contacted to lend our support to an advocacy effort to end animal testing

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Fundraising General 

Pop-Up Sale for Animals: Saturday, Feb 11, 2023

February 7, 2023February 11, 2023 ADAV

ADAV is proud to co-host an upcoming pop-up sale for animals with the International Aid for Animals Foundation (IAFAF) and

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Animal use in education News Take Action 

Help End Cruelty to Piglets Used in Military Medical Training in Canada

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 ADAV

Image by Herbert Aust from Pixabay Please see the information below, from the Animal Protection Party of Canada. At the end, we include

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Animal use in education 

Ditch Dissection: Non-Animal Alternative Resources in Education (K through University)

January 9, 2023January 20, 2023 ADAV

There are some great resources in education for those seeking alternatives to animal use and dissection. Below are a few

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General 

Remembering Brian Davies

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 ADAV

We are saddened to share the news that Animal Survival International founder, world-renowned animal activist Brian Davies, has died at

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Animal Research Take Action 

Neuralink’s Animal Torture Must End

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 ADAV

On November 2, 2022 we posted about Elon Musk’s research on animals through his company Neurolink and encouraged our readers

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Animal Research Take Action 

Take Action Before Dec. 9th: Tell Canada to Phase Out Toxicity Tests on Animals

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 ADAV

Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay Canada has an exciting opportunity to phase out the use of animals in painful toxicity testing and

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Animal Research 

VHS Podcast Episode: Animals Used in Research, Teaching and Testing

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 ADAV

Image by by SOKO Tierschutz and Cruelty Free International The Vancouver Humane Society’s The Informed Animal Ally podcast recently featured

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Events 

ADAV Christmas Market: Sat. Dec 3, 2022

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 ADAV

ADAV is having a Christmas Market this Saturday, Dec. 3rd with proceeds going to Veterinarians Without Borders to aid animals

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Farm Animals Fur Take Action 

Send Letter to Ban Fur Farming in Quebec

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 ADAV

Image by A Quinn from Pixabay Please speak out in the name of the animals who continue to be victims of this outdated

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Farm Animals Laws Take Action 

Petition Regarding the Export of Horses from Canada Under Conditions of Duress to Japan for Food

November 22, 2022November 22, 2022 ADAV

Image by Freddy from Pixabay  Petition to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Whereas: We, the undersigned, Citizens of Canada, call upon the Minister of

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Animal Research Take Action 

Remember Animals in Labs on Giving Tuesday: November 29th, 2022

November 10, 2022November 24, 2022 ADAV

Image by Brian Gunn Every year, millions of animals in Canada experience excruciating pain and die in the name of

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Animal Research News Take Action World News 

Why We’ve Left Twitter

November 2, 2022December 19, 2022 ADAV

Image by Marlon Romanelli from Pixabay  As you’ve probably heard, Elon Musk has completed his takeover at Twitter. His company, Neuralink, has the

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Animal Research Laws Take Action 

Support FDA Modernization in the US: Take Action Today

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 ADAV

Image by Pavel Večerek from Pixabay  If you live in the U.S., we encourage you to make a call today (Nov. 1, 2022)

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Animal Research Events 

Nov. 3rd: Free Screening of “The Medical Illusion”

October 18, 2022October 19, 2022 ADAV

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Farm Animals News 

Animal Activists Jailed for Installing Cameras that Exposed Cruelty on Abbotsford Pig Farm

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 ADAV

We are very saddened to learn the news that a pair of people responsible for exposing extreme animal cruelty on

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Animal Research Animal use in education Election Take Action 

Your Voice is Powerful at Election Time

October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 ADAV

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Are your local politicians deaf to the cries of animals in your community? You can change that.

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Animal Research World News 

U.S. Senate Passes FDA Modernization Act

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 ADAV

Cats in Research. Image by SOKO Tierschutz and Cruelty Free International On September 29, 2022, the Senate voted unanimously to

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Animal Research Stop the Research Lab at the New St. Paul's Hospital 

Letter from an architect, regarding animal research planned for the new St. Paul’s Hospital & Health Campus

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 ADAV

Architect Sanaz Mani has written the letter below addressed to all consultants, contractors and donors for Phase 2 of the

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Education Valid Science 

Lush Prize, Supporting Animal-Free Testing, Conference, Nov. 9 & 10, 2022

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 ADAV

This event and the description below, comes from LUSH. Dear friends, Register now for the Lush Prize 2022 Conference Free

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Animal Research Stop BC Burn Research on Live Animals Stop the Research Lab at the New St. Paul's Hospital Stop UBC Animal Research 

Check Out Our Instagram Feed (@adavsociety)

September 15, 2022September 28, 2022 ADAV

Did you know we have a very active Instagram feed? We thought we’d take a moment to highlight it. Share

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General 

U.K. Government Taken to Court for Concealing Public Health Risks of Factory Farming

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 ADAV

Image by Fred Lehmann from Pixabay  Humane Being, the nonprofit behind the Scrap Factory Farming campaign, has launched a first-of-its-kind legal appeal against

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Animal Research Valid Science 

Cancer Research Can Be Animal Free

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 ADAV

Image from NZAVS This month, an excellent animal advocacy group, NZAVS, has been focusing on how rats and mice are

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General Take Action 

Authorities Might Kill a Man’s Beloved Pet Dog as Punishment for One Mistake

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 ADAV

Care2 PETITIONS alerted one of our members to the situation described below. Please sign the petition to help keep this

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General Take Action 

Take Action on Behalf of Live Crabs & Lobsters

August 28, 2022August 28, 2022 ADAV

Image by Nicholas Demetriades from Pixabay Have you seen live crabs, lobsters or other shellfish on sale in your local market, often in

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Animal Research General 

Homes Needed for 4,000 Beagles Rescued from Breeder in US

August 14, 2022August 14, 2022 ADAV

Image by JL G from Pixabay The article below shows clearly how vulnerable animals are to abuse and cruel treatment beyond experiments themselves

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Animal Research Take Action 

End Monstrous Experiments on Monkeys at Rockefeller University

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 ADAV

The information below comes from Citizens for Alternatives to Animal Research and Experimentation. We thank them for their work on

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General 

Remembering Owen Patterson

August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 ADAV

Owen Patterson, a great friend to animals and volunteer for multiple groups, including ADAV, recently passed away at the age

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Transplants Transplants from Animals 

Better Technological Strategies Needed

July 30, 2022July 30, 2022 ADAV

Cartoon by Graham Harrop One of ADAV’s advisor’s, Maidie Hilmo, PhD., had the letter below published on July 29, 2022

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Animal Research Take Action World News 

AirFrance to End Primate Transport

July 24, 2022July 24, 2022 ADAV

Following decades of public outrage and the suffering of hundreds of animals, Air France has announced that it will stop

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General Take Action Ukraine 

Ukrainian War Animals Relief Fund

July 24, 2022July 24, 2022 ADAV

Image by jorono from Pixabay  We thought we’d post this information on the Ukrainian War Animals Relief Fund. We have donated $315 to

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Farm Animals Take Action 

Petition to Government of Canada to Implement Video Surveillance in Federally Regulated Slaughter Facilities

July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 ADAV

Image by Ulrike Leone from Pixabay  Petition to the Government of Canada Whereas: Undercover videos taken in facilities where animals farmed for food

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Animal Research 

Help Former Research Chimps Find Homes on World Chimpanzee Day

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 ADAV

Research animals survive so much: Separation from their mothers. Isolation in cages. Cruel experimentation. And when they’re no longer “useful”

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Animal Research News 

UBC President Santa Ono Leaving to Head University of Michigan

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 ADAV

University of British Columbia’s president Santa Ono is leaving this fall to take on a new job leading the University

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Animal Research 

The Flaws and Human Harms of Animal Experimentation

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 ADAV

Image by Nick Winchetser from Pixabay  Article by Aysha Akhtar We were pleased to find the scholarly article below that demonstrates that “…a

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General 

Remembering Leslie Kopas

July 9, 2022July 9, 2022 ADAV

July 2, 1938 – April 19, 2022 Today (July 9) is the birthday of longtime animal activist and ADAV volunteer,

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Farm Animals Laws News Take Action 

Stop New Federal Ag Gag Bill

July 6, 2022July 7, 2022 ADAV

A dangerous new agricultural gag (“ag gag”) bill was just introduced in Parliament—seeking to punish animal protection advocates who expose

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Transplants Transplants from Animals 

Who Should Bear the Burden of Human Illness? Thinking About Xenotransplantation