Urgent Message for Canadians: Let’s Not Fall Behind in Science
The House of Commons petition e-6841 initiated by Montreal SPCA and sponsored by MP Nate Erskine-Smith closes this Friday morning, January 30th. It
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State of the Art Technologies Eliminate Use Of Animals in Scientific Research
Across the globe, 21st Century science is taking hold with advanced modelling techniques replacing the use of animals in science.
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Stop the Trade in Endangered Monkeys Destined for Canada’s Research Labs
Animal Alliance and the Animal Protection Party of Canada are campaigning to put an end to the brutal trade in
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Urging Canada to Fund National Centre for Animal-Free Research Methods
Image by Dean Moriarty from Pixabay A new Parliamentary petition, e-6841, initiated by Émilie-Lune Sauvé from Montreal, Quebec and sponsored
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Breaking News: UBC Animal Research & Serious Academic Misconduct
Image by Samuel F. Johanns from Pixabay In 2019, the ADAV Society uncovered evidence that UBC professor Dr. Aziz Ghahary,
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New Whistleblower Hotline from Animal Justice
Image by Robert Owen-Wahl from Pixabay HAVE YOU WITNESSED CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IN A LABORATORY? Please speak out – whistleblowers
Read moreGoodbye, Jane
“I still remember meeting with her and talking with her,” ADAV Society President Laura-Leah Shaw writes. “That was such an
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Performative Theatre vs Effective Action: Protecting Animals in Canada
Image by Hilary Halliwell on Pexels The insightful video below discusses both the political promises that have been made and
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September is a Deadly Month for BC Black Bears
Image by Kev from Pixabay Our thanks to the Fur Bearers Association for the information below about the risk to
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Humane Research & Testing: Letter from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine to the Prime Minister of Canada
Image by Brian Gunn We are pleased to have permission from the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine to post their
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Alternatives to Animal Models: Cardiac-Related Solutions & Services
There are a range of alternatives to using animal models in medical testing. These include in vitro methods such as
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Speak Out Against Animal Testing: Send a Letter to the Globe & Mail
Image by Csaba Nagy from Pixabay We thank Animal Justice for the information below and this letter writing action alert.
Read moreOntario Bans Experimentation on Dogs and Cats
After years of opposition to the use of pets in research, with Animal Alliance leading the charge, and now the
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NIH Announces End to Funding for Animal-Only Studies
Image by Tibor Janosi Mozes from Pixabay We at ADAV urge our Canadian funding agencies to follow suit. The article below came from
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They Took My Dog Petition Accepted by the BC Government: Organizer’s Ask for Your Support
Image by Sven Lachmann from Pixabay Organizers of the They Took My Dog Petition (TTMD) regarding the arbitrary seizure and
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End New Zealand’s Inhumane Cat Slaughter
Image from Network for AnimalsOur thanks to Network for Animals for the information and petition we are sharing below. It
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Tell the Canadian Government to Protect Marineland Whales from Dangerous Transfers
Image from Animal Justice The information below and opportunity to send an editable, pre-written letter comes from Animal Justice. It
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Sign the Federal Petition Asking the Canadian Government to Order an Immediate Suspension of All Endangered Monkey Imports from Cambodia
Image by Kev from Pixabay We thank Twyla Francois of the Animal Protection Party of Canada for initiating this petition and the Honourable
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Urge Canada to Follow the American Lead in Replacing Animal Testing with More Modern Alternatives
Image by Cornell Frühauf from Pixabay We have posted about recent changes in U.S. policy initiatives to replace animal testing
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Important Survey on Pig Care: Open Until June 4, 2025
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Our thanks to the BC SPCA for the information below about an important and time-sensitive
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Good Dogs Bad Science
Image by mus15house from Pixabay A scientist celebrates the release of the first 2 beagles from a Canadian laboratory. It is vital that
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Ask BC Conservation Officers to Stop Killing Bears and Cougars
Image by Kev from Pixabay Our thanks to ADAV’s Research Director, Nicole Corrado for creating the petition below. It only takes a moment
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Stop the Shooting of Dogs in Bahrain
Image by Petra from Pixabay The organization 600 Million Dogs has alerted us to the cruel and needless practice of
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Certara Launches Non-Animal Navigator Solution to Help Drug Developers Reduce Reliance on Animal Testing
Image by Miroslaw Miras from Pixabay We are so pleased to share the good news about an exciting tool to support researchers in
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U.S. National Institute of Health’s Initiative to Prioritize Human-Based Research: Canada Should Follow their Lead
Image by Dean Moriarty from Pixabay The press release below comes from the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine. Our thanks
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3rd Annual Anti-Vivisection World Protest 2025
Location: Northeast corner, West 12 Ave and Oak Street, Vancouver, near Vancouver General Hospital Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025Time: Noon to 2:30
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FDA Announces Plan to Phase Out Animal Testing Requirement for Monoclonal Antibodies and Other Drugs
Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay From the FDA: For Immediate Release: April 10, 2025 Today, the U.S. Food and
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Scientists Grow a Complete Miniature Heart
Image by mandrakept from Pixabay There are a number of alternatives to using animal models for medical research. These include
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Shut Down Baby Octopus Lab!
Our thanks to EKO for the information below and opportunity to take action by signing a petition. Image by Taken from Pixabay A
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Email the BC Minister of Agriculture about Slaughterhouse Footage Depicting Cruelty
Image by Pexels from Pixabay Our thanks to Vancouver Humane Society for the information below and opportunity to send a quick, pre-written and
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Take Action Against Blood Farms
Image by Elmer L. Geissler from Pixabay Our thanks to EKO for the information below and for the opportunity to
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Survey Shows Canadians Oppose the Importation of Endangered Monkeys into Canada for Use In Lab Experiments. Take Action Against this Practice!
Image from Animal Rights Belgium Our thanks to the Animal Protection Party of Canada for the information below. It the
Read morePNARS’ Free Screening of The Medical Illusion
PNARS is pleased to be partnering with the UBC Veggie Club to be offering a free film screening of The
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ADAV Petition: Save Canada’s Only Non-Animal Research Centre from Closing Permanently!
Image by Brian Gunn In May 2024, Canada’s only centre for the development and validation of alternatives to the use
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Please Speak Out for the Monkeys Today! Reach Out to the Canadian Government!
Image: A long-tailed macaque from Cambodia looks out of a wooden transport crate. Animal Rights Belgium. The information below and
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Labelling Animals as Lab Subjects Changes Perceived Sentience
Image by Brian Gunn Our thanks to Faunalytics for this excellent summary. Perception is everything in trying to create change.
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Anti-Fur Protests in BC
Image by PETA PETA & DXE Victoria-Vancouver Island have organized the following events in Victoria and Vancouver, British Columbia: 1.
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Saanich Council Passed Resolution Calling on The Provincial Government to Create a Strategy to Address Root Causes of Feral Rabbits Province-Wide
Image by Pexels from Pixabay Our thanks to ADAV Research Director Nicole Corrado for passing the article below on to
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ADAV’s Research Director, Nicole Corrado Comments on Toxicology Testing Done in Canada for a Copper Product called the Intelligent Sink Trap.
Image by Andreas Lischka from Pixabay Sadly, toxicology testing on animals continues in Canada. ADAV’s Research Director, Nicole Corrado regularly
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BC Foundation for Non-Animal Research (BCFNAR) Accepting Grant Applications for Research Funding (Closes April 30th, 2025).
Image by Fernando Zhiminaicela from Pixabay Who are they? Founded in 1970, the British Columbia Foundation for Non-Animal Research (BCFNAR) shepherds and honours the
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Say No to Millions Wasted on Horrific Monkey Experiments
Image by Dean Moriarty from Pixabay Our thanks to The Animal Rescue Site for the information below and creation of
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British Poll Shows Overwhelming Public Support for Ending Animal Research
Image by Тимур Бах from Pixabay A recent poll, commissioned by Animal Free Research UK and carried out by YouGov
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CITES Secretariat Recommends Suspension of Trade in Endangered Monkeys from Cambodia. Canada Is the Number One Global Destination.
Image by Kev from Pixabay The information below and opportunity to take action comes from the Animal Alliance of Canada. It only takes
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Ask the Canadian Agriculture Minister to Ban Live Horse Export
Image by Elmer L. Geissler from Pixabay The information below and opportunity to send a quick email to the Minister
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Call for Volunteers!
Image by Twyla Francois The ADAV Society of BC strives to inform the public of the suffering of animals used
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What We’ve Been Up to in 2024
Above: Members of the ADAV team meet with Don Davies, MP It’s been a busy. As we move into the
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Replacing Animal Testing in Canada: A Letter
Image by Michael Mosimann from Pixabay We are pleased so share the essay below, written to Environment Canada, on the
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Halt the Hunt: Protect Sweden’s Endangered Wolves from Culling
Image from Care2 Petitions Please take a moment to share this important petition sent to us from Care2 Petitions: The
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Take Action Against Thailand’s Heartbreaking Baby Monkey “Schools” for Picking Coconuts
Image from PETA Our thanks to PETA for the information and action below. Remember to boycott coconut milk and other
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Canada’s Labs Need to Go Under a Microscope: Letter by ADAV Director Published in The Hill Times
Image by Dean Moriarty from Pixabay The letter below by an ADAV Director was published in The Hill Times on
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Facebook & Instagram Event in Response to Ethiopian Airlines Transporting Monkeys for Research
Image from TAVA and Progress for Science Facebook Event Page Our friends at TAVA and Progress for Science have organized
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Animals Are the Wrong Tool: Saving the Canadian Centre for Alternatives to Animal Methods
We are pleased to share the podcast episode below from Animocracy. It is an important “take action” item. Are non-human
Read moreUBC & SFU: Numbers of Animals Used in Experimentation 2020-2023
Thanks to work by ADAV and great supporters like you, SFU finally released its animal research numbers and has committed
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Federal Petition to End Fur Farming in Canada
Image by A Quinn from Pixabay Our thanks to Leslie Fox for initiating this petition and to Gord Johns of
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SFU & Its Animal Research: ADAV Scores a Win!
Image by อาทิตย์ สิงห์นาครอง from Pixabay Thanks to great supporters like you, SFU has finally released its animal research numbers
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This Giving Tuesday Monkeys Shipped to Research Labs Are Counting on You
The message below is from the Animal Alliance of Canada/Animal Protection Party of Canada. Please support them in their work
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Letter to Canadian Government: Stop Testing Pollution and Effluent on Fish and Other Animals
Image by Katharina N. from Pixabay The letter below was written by ADAV’s Research Director, Nicole Corrado on the topic
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Letter Regarding Smart Monkeys Recaptured from Breeding Facility Published in the Times Colonist
Image by SOKO Tierschutz and Cruelty Free International The letter below is from ADAV advisor, Dr. Maidie Hilmo and was
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Public Consultation: Urge Canada to Invest in Cruelty-Free Science
Image by Cornell Frühauf from Pixabay Our thanks to Animal Justice for this information and the option to send a
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It’s a Gamble U.S. Officials Won’t Take – But Canada Continues to Allow Monkey Imports
Image from PETA Our thanks to PETA for the information below and the option to send a quick pre-written letter
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Petition to Relocate Lucy the Elephant from Edmonton Valley Zoo to Tennessee Elephant Sanctuary
Image from change.org petition started by Missy Stehle We are pleased to pass on this petition started by Missy Stehle.
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ADAV’s Advisory Board Letter to the Sponsor’s of CIBC’s Run for the Cure
Image above: ADAV volunteer’s promote our Humane Charities website where people can look up which medical charities experiment on animals
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Send a Quick Note re Animals Killed During a COVID Monitoring Study.
Image by A Quinn from Pixabay Our thanks to Nicole Corrado for alerting us to the study below. We suggest
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Support the Phase-Out of Testing of Chemicals on Animals in Canada
Image by Samuel F. Johanns from Pixabay From Humane Society International – Canada In June of 2023, with the support of HSI/Canada, other
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How Denver Could Become the First City to Ban Slaughterhouses
Image by Nicky ❤️🌿🐞🌿❤️ from Pixabay This article comes from Sentient Food and was written by Grace Hussain on October
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Urge Turkey to Manage Dogs Humanely
Image by Martin Bauschke from Pixabay From Humane Society International: Recently, the president of Türkiye approved requiring municipalities to remove the country’s estimated
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Help Stop University of Pittsburg’s Bladder Burning Experiments on Cats
Image from CAARE Citizens for Alternatives to Animal Research and Experimentation have notified us of this cruel and unnecessary experimentation
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Ava with ADAV at CIBC Run for the Cure
Image above: Ava helps ADAV promote non-animal research at the CIBC Run for the Cure Ava, the Ambassador sent out
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Lush Prize Report on Animal Research & Alternatives in Africa
From Lush Prize: On September 30th, 2024, Lush Prize released a major report looking at animal use in research, testing
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More from Ava’s Visit to Vancouver
Ava, the Ambassador sent out by TAVA on a world wide tour of discovery and work to end experimentation on
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Parliamentary Petition Asking Canada to Recognize Nonhuman Animals as Sentient and Not Property
Image by Cedric Clth from Pixabay Please take a moment to review and sign this petition asking the Government of
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Write to Fort Saskatchewan & Let the Mayor Know that Drowning or Killing Cats with Car Exhaust is Not Okay
Image by Anja from Pixabay Mayor Gale Katchur of Fort Saskatchewan has been recorded on video laughing about the killing
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Ava’s Busy Weekend
Images: Ava at UBC Demo (bottom), Ava near UBC Picnic Tents (top left), Ava at Terry Fox Run (top right)
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Featured Site: Faunalytics Looks at the Animals Most Commonly Used in Research and Dissection
Image by Michael Mosimann from Pixabay Did you know that rats and mice are sentient and smart, experience cage boredom and have gregarious
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Ava Helps ADAV with More of It’s Work – Including a Call for Canada to End Required Animal Testing of New Drugs: You Can Help Too!
TAVA’s Ambassador, AVA the bunny – who has embarked on a world wide tour of discovery and work to end
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Tell Oregon Health & Science University to Stop Using Live Pigs for Surgery Practice
Image from PETA Our thanks to PETA for the information below and the opportunity to take action to stop it.
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TAVA Ambassador, Ava the Bunny, Has Arrived!
Image by Sanaz Mani We are pleased to welcome TAVA’s Ambassador, Ava the bunny, to Vancouver! What is TAVA? It
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Recommended Documentary: Maximum Tolerated Dose (2012)
Image from Film “Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) is the first feature-length documentary by Decipher Films. Equal parts found-footage mash-up, verité
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URGENT: Help Call for a Suspension on the Import of Endangered Monkeys
Image from PETA: A long-tailed macaque, caught up in the international trade of wildlife for experimentation, looks out from a
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Animal Advocate Sarah-Jane West Still Needs Our Support!
All images from Sarah-Jane Please find below an update from our GoFundMe page created to support animal advocate Sarah-Jane West
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Take Action to Support Paul Watson Who is Facing Prison
Image from the Paul Watson Foundation Our friend, SB Julian recently sent out the letter below regarding the arrest of
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Show your Support for a Dog Meat-Free Bok Nal in South Korea
Image from Humane Society International The information and petition below is from Humane Society International. Please take a moment to
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Petition to Free Paul Watson
Image from the Captain Paul Watson Foundation We were saddened by the news that Paul Watson has been arrested and
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Horse Racing: Take Action
Image by Yenni Vance from Pixabay Vancouver’s Hasting Racecourse recently offered it’s annual event called “The Cup”, we wanted to remind people of
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Unborn Babies of Cannabis-Fed Monkeys Removed and Killed
Baby rhesus macaqueJo-Anne McArthur / We Animals Our thanks to Nedim Buyukmihci for posting this information on Facebook and drawing
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Preventing Unethical Puppy Sales Act Passes in Ontario
Image by Pexels from Pixabay Our thanks to Vancouver Humane Society for sharing the information below. It’s one of three good news pieces
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Animals Included in Canadian Coercive Control Legislation
Image by Anja from Pixabay Our thanks to Vancouver Humane Society for sharing the information below. It’s one of three
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Live Animal Exports Banned In the UK: A Win for Farmed Animals
Image by Fred Lehmann from Pixabay Our thanks to Vancouver Humane Society for sharing the good news below. It’s one
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Letter from ADAV about the Killing of Feral Rabbits at Vancouver International Airport
Image by Joshua Choate from Pixabay The letter below about the the practice of killing feral rabbits at Vancouver International
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African Airline with Ties to a Monkey-Smuggling Ring Ships Animals to their Deaths
Image by Dean Moriarty from Pixabay PETA has uncovered evidence that Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, has just shipped hundreds
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Correspondence with the Government of Canada Regarding Continued Toxicology Testing on Fish & Other Animals
Image by Katharina N. from Pixabay On May 28, 2024, ADAV’s Research Director, Nicole Corrado sent a letter to the
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ADAV’s Laura-Leah Shaw Speaks at Vancouver’s National Animal Rights Day Event, 2024
Image above: demonstrators on art gallery steps, National Animal Rights Day Event, Vancouver, 2024 On June 2, 2024, ADAV’s Laura-Leah
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Letter Received by ADAV regarding Animal Testing from Health Canada, June 3, 2024
Please see below a letter from Tim Singer, Director General, Environmental and Radiation Health Sciences Directorate, Health Canada, sent to
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Sarah-Jane West: Tireless Animal Advocate Needs Help!
Image above: Sarah-Jane with her beloved corgi, Ferris Fox Sarah-Jane West, a tireless animal advocate, has dedicated years to improving
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National Animal Rights Day Event: June 2, 2024
The National Animal Rights Day (NARD) is an annual day observed in more than 50 countries around the world, on the
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Three Canadians Win at the 2024 Lush Prize Awards in London, UK
The LUSH Prizes celebrate people from around the world who are leading the way in scientific, campaign and political work to
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2024 World Protest for Animals in Labs: Vancouver Performance Piece
Image above: ADAV’s banner for it’s Humane Charities Website on display at the protest On April 27, 2024, as part
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Did You Know this about Queen Victoria?
Today is Victoria Day. We wanted to take a moment to remember what she did for animals. Image by Graham
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ADAV & TAVA’s Parliamentary Petition Against The Testing of New Drugs on Animals in Canada
Image by Twyla Francois Did you know that Canada still requires new drugs to be tested on animals but that
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The Crating Craze: Its Impact on Well-Being
Image by Petra from Pixabay We wish to thank G. Williams for her excellent work on the use of dog crates. She wrote
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Petition: Terminate Pound Seizure Practices in Ontario
Image by Janusz Walczak from Pixabay We are horrified by the practice of pound seizures that send animals from pound
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Medical Breakthroughs Made Without Animal Models
Image by Konstantin Kolosov from Pixabay There are a number of problems with using animal models for researching treatments and
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Petition: Stop Testing Sewer Water on Fish and Other Animals
Image by Katharina N. from Pixabay Our thanks to Nicole Corrado for starting this petition. Please stop the “acute lethality tests” on rainbow trout, three
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Global Anti-Vivisection World Protest Event in Vancouver: April 27, 2024
Exclusive performance piece! Volunteers welcome! On April 27, 2024, as part of the Global Anti-Vivisection World Protest being coordinated by
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Victory: Animal Justice Defeats Ontario Ag Gag Law in Court But Still More to Do
Image by Fred Lehmann from Pixabay We have previously shared actions regarding Canadian ag gag laws. These laws make it
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Health Canada Warning re: Ezetrol (Ezetimibe)
Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Health Canada requires that new drugs be tested on animals. This is not only
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Make Grocery Stores Stop Selling Live Animals
Image by Nicholas_Demetriades from Pixabay Recent science has demonstrated that lobsters, fish and other sea creatures are as sensitive to pain and stress
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Petition to End Animal Suffering in Cosmetic Testing Across the U.S.
Image by Pexels from Pixabay Imagine being a tiny rabbit, guinea pig, mouse, or rat, experiencing unbearable pain for the sake of
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From Twyla Francois, Creator of ADAV’s Humane Charities Website
Sketch by Twyla Francois I’ve been sitting on this sketch for some time, unsure of whether I should share it
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ADAV Teams up with IAFAF for St. Patrick’s Day Sale
ADAV recently teamed up with International Aid for Animal’s Foundation (IAFAF) for a fundraising sale geared toward supporting our work
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The Colleges with the Worst Animal Welfare Violations Might Shock You
Image by SOKO Tierschutz and Cruelty Free International We became aware of this story through an excellent newsletter by Rise
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Reform BC Dog Laws: Stop Arbitrary Seizures, Euthanasia and Provide Access to Justice
We are pleased to share the petition and documentary below regarding the seizure and euthanasia of dogs. Companion animals have
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Health Canada Announces Strychnine Ban
Image by steve fehlberg from Pixabay We are pleased to share this good news from the BC SPCA. In March 2021, with the
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‘Mini Organs’ Are Grown from Human Stem Cells Taken During the Late Stages of Pregnancy for The First Time – Marking a ‘Huge Step Forward’ for Prenatal Medicine
Image by Markus Spiske from Pixabay We are pleased to share this article form the Daily Mail. Growing organs from stem cells for
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New Polling Shows Huge Public Opposition to Animal Experiments in the U.K.
Image by Silvia from Pixabay We are very pleased to share the good news about public opposition to animal experiments in the U.K.
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Animal Justice Charges Live Horse Exporters for Animal Transport Violations Over Shipment to Japan
Image by Elmer L. Geissler from Pixabay There has been some good news this past week for animals. We are so pleased to
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Ask Canadian Government to Improve Companion Animal Status in Law
Image by Jordan Holiday from Pixabay We are pleased to share this important petition from Concerns for Animals Collective (CFAC).
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Ask the Government to Recognize Animal Abuse in Coercive Control Legislation
Image by congerdesign from Pixabay Please review the information below from the BC SPCA and take a moment to send a quick letter
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Planning Meeting: World Week for Animals in Laboratories Events
Please come to our ADAV Society planning meeting at Spartacus Books, 1983 Commercial Drive, Vancouver on Tuesday, February 20th at
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Urgent: Help Halt Logging of Stanley Park!
Image from change.org petition on this topic Stanley Park provides habitat for wildlife. We hope you can take some time
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Letters on Canada’s Strategy to Phase Out Animal Testing Submitted by ADAV Members & Supporters
Image by Mimzy from Pixabay As Canada moves to end toxicity testing on animals, ADAV members and supporters were inspired by a call
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Watch The Failed Experiment from Bill Maher & PETA
Image by Brian Gunn We encourage you to check out this docuseries that deals with the realities and limitations of
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Tell U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Animal Testing MUST End by 2035
Image by Alexa from Pixabay We were very saddened to learn from CAARE that the U.S. has made a decision
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To End Toxicity Testing On Animals in Canada, Federal Funds Are Needed
Image by Petra Roth from Pixabay We are pleased to share this opinion piece by Jessica Scott Reid that appeared
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Comment on Scientific Validity of Many Non-Animal Methods (NAMS) from Progressive Non-Animal Research Society (PNARS)
Image by Konstantin Kolosov from Pixabay We are pleased to share this comment that comes from our sister organization, Progressive Non-Animal Research Society
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Help Stop Stray Dogs Being Shot in Bahrain
Image from 600Milliondogs.org. Witnesses saw this terrified dog running and screaming after being shot by the person in the vehicle.
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Animal Justice Academy Event Recording: Ushering in Non-Animal Testing Methods
Image by Twyla Francois We are very pleased to share this recording from YouTube of an Animal Justice Academy event
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Trapping Coyotes for Research in Stanley Park is Dangerous
Image from The Fur Bearers The proposal to trap coyotes in Stanley Park with leg-hold traps, neck snares and drop
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Pets No Longer Considered Property in BC Family Law Cases
Image by Fran • @mallorcadogphotography from Pixabay We are very pleased to share this good news as reported on January 15, 2024 by
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Don’t Let the U.S. Government Kill 500,000 Barred Owls in Massive Cull
Image by jacqueline macou from Pixabay The U.S. government is proposing a plan to shoot 500,000 barred owls dead as part of a massive cull
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Urgent! Deadline Approaching to Sign Petition to Ban Rodent Glue Traps Across Canada
Image by Alexa from Pixabay One of our supporters has made us aware that the deadline for signatures for the
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Some Words from Dr. Charu Chandrasekera
Image: Dr. Charu Chandrasekera Hello all, we would like help ring in this new year with some words from Dr.
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Year End Wrap Up for 2023
Image: Sign from World Week for Animals Demo Images from left to right: ADAV protesters at World Week for Animals
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Protect Wildlife Habitat: Stop the Destruction of Lemay Forest by Tochal Developments
One of our supporters reached out to us asking us to share this important and time sensitive petition. Few “forests”/natural
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Make Sure Animals Are Included in British Columbia’s Emergency Management
Image by sippakorn yamkasikorn from Pixabay We are pleased to share the information below from the BC SPCA about tabled legislation that would
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Karen Davis, President & Founder of United Poultry Concerns, has Passed Away
We are very sorry to have learned that animal advocate, Karen Davis has passed away as reported by United Poultry
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Action Alert: Sidney Island Deer: Demo Nov. 3rd 2023 Plus More You Can Do
We are passing on this important action alert from The Animal Alliance of Canada. Even if you can’t make the
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Urgent: Help Return Racoons Snatched from Wildlife Rehabilitation Shelter
Image by Noel Asadin from Pixabay The information below is from Animal Justice. Please read and then click the button to send a
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Some Bad News & Action: Canadian Ag Gag Bill
Image from Animal Justice Petition We are sorry to report bad news regarding proposed Canadian legislation designed to cover up
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Physicians Group Asks SEC to Investigate Elon Musk for Securities Fraud Stemming from False Statements About Neuralink Monkey Deaths
Image by Rajesh Balouria from Pixabay We want to share the good work of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine’s work on Elon
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Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Protect Animal Welfare 9.26.22
Image by 명적 서 from Pixabay We are pleased to share the information below from the office of California Governor Gavin Newsom about
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Progress! California Passes Law to Expand Use of Non-animal Alternatives in Testing Labs
Image by Robert Owen-Wahl from Pixabay We are very pleased to be able to share the good news below from the Humane Society
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Petition: Save the Sidney Island Deer
Image from change.org petition posted by Carrie Victoria The petition information below about a plan to kill a population of
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Send a Letter Urging the House of Commons Agricultural Committee to Revise Bill C-275 so that it Protects Animal Cruelty Whistleblowers
Image by PETA PETA has created a simple letter writing opportunity to help protect farm animals in Canada. It’s on
Read morePetition Asking the Canadian Government to Ban Glue Traps
Image by Alexa from Pixabay Petition to the House of Commons Whereas: We, the undersigned, citizens of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to implement
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Rabbits on Granville Island Being Trapped & Killed: Join the Rally Sunday, Oct. 1, 2-3 pm.
Image by Greg Montani from Pixabay Please see the information about a rally scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 1 from 2-3 pm aimed at
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Globe & Mail Reports Prime Minister Backs Bill to Ban Export of Live Horses for Japanese Horse-Meat Delicacy
Image by Alexa from Pixabay We are pleased to share Canada’s Justine Trudeau’s decision to ban horses being exported from Canada to Japan
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Help Save the Rabbits at Vancouver’s Jericho Beach
Image by Fred T. from Pixabay Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver, BC, is home to many rabbits. Sadly, their habitats are being destroyed.
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Globe & Mail Reports that Animal Welfare Groups Warn that Canada May Be Importing Cambodian Monkeys that Have Been Illegally Wild Caught
We are pleased to share coverage from Canada’s Globe & Mail regarding wild caught monkeys from Cambodia, along with a
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ADAV at Meowfest and the Vancouver Vegan Festival
ADAV was pleased to attend Vancouver’s Vegan Festival and to join forces with International Aid for Animal Foundation (IAFAF)’s animal
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Harvard Funding Cruel Monkey Research
Image by Pavan Prasad from Pixabay We are sad to share the information below from PETA but pleased they offer an opportunity to
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Canada Allowing Import of Monkeys for Research: Imports that the U.S. has Made Illegal
Thank you to PETA for this information and opportunity to take action. Canadian officials haven’t been paying attention. The U.S.
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Quantiphi Reveals Non-Animal Testing Technology for Drug Testing
We are pleased to share this information from Citizens for Alternatives to Animal Research and Experimentation (CAARE) as well as
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ADAV Petition: Ask Health Canada to Modernize Drug Testing in Canada
Photo by Brian Gunn Canada has now banned the use of animals in cosmetic testing, and is phasing out toxicological
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Disc-On-Chip Model Could Be Gamechanger for Low Back Pain Studies
Image by Arpit from Pixabay We are pleased to report on a new and human-centric approach to studying low back pain as reported
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Sign the Petition Against Dogs & Cats Being Sold Through LIVESTOCK Auctions in Canada
Image by Janusz Walczak from Pixabay Audrey Weiss recently sent the note below about the petition she started in response to dogs and
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Take Action Against Monkeys Chained & Whipped for Coconut Milk
We received the disturbing news and action alert below from PETA. Please use the “take action” link at the bottom
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Online Book Launch. Rat Trap: The Capture of Medicine by Animal Research and How to Break Free.
Image by Karsten Paulick from Pixabay We are pleased to pass on information about this online book launch scheduled for July 31st. You’ll
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Health Canada Announces the End of Cosmetic Animal Testing in Canada
Image by Jürgen from Pixabay We are very pleased to post the news release below that came out today from Health Canada. Special
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Tell Neuralink: Stop Killing Monkeys
Image by Dean Moriarty from Pixabay Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine has been doing a lot to reveal the realities of Elon Musk’s
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Help Stop Dangerous Legislation that could Stop Whistleblowers from Documenting Conditions on Factory Farms
Image by Fred Lehmann from Pixabay Your help is needed now. Dangerous legislation that could stop whistleblowers from documenting truthful conditions on factory farms
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Support the Replacement of Fireworks with Light Displays and Make a Difference to Animals, Birds, the Environment and Others
Image by PewPewLazerGunz from Pixabay Fireworks are a danger to the well-being of animals, including pets, farm animals, birds, and wildlife. Further they
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Protect the Orcas’ Ocean Homes: Let’s Make Tertiary Sewage Treatment the Law
Image by David from Pixabay Please take a moment to sign the petition from Lifeforce to protect orcas who are facing extinction and
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Victory! Canadian Government passes provisions to phase out the use of animals in chemical toxicity testing
Image by Joshua Choate from Pixabay We are pleased to pass on this good news as reported by Humane Society International/Canada. OTTAWA—Humane Society
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink Chips
Image by PDPics from Pixabay Forbes recently put out an article regarding Elon Musk’s Neuralink chips. As covered in previous posts here, development
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Take Action to Save Monkeys Shipped to Canada
Image by SOKO Tierschutz and Cruelty Free International The action alert below sent out by PETA is urgent. Please take
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Good News: Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Legislation On Track
Image by Petra Roth from Pixabay We are pleased to share this update about legislation to make Canada “Cruelty-Free” regarding testing on animals
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Pharma Giant Opens Institute for Human Biology
Image by fernando zhiminaicela from Pixabay We are pleased to have received the information below from Citizens for Alternatives to Animal Research and
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Wildfire Preparedness to Keep Your Family, Pets and Wildlife Safe
Image by Micha from Pixabay We received the note below from The Fur-Bearers and given the current situation with wildfires and climate change,
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ADAV at Planted Expo 2023
ADAV had a table at Vancouver’s Planted Expo on May 27 and 28th where we gave out literature, collected petition
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Good News: UC Davis No Longer Using Pigs in its Surgical Residence Program
Image by 🌼Christel🌼 from Pixabay We received the good news below from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. We are so pleased to
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UBC Research Gives Cats who were Hoarded a 2nd Chance
Image by …♡… from Pixabay We are pleased to share the article below from CBC on Yahoo News. It is the type of
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Stop Ontario Government from Allowing Captive Wildlife to be Used as Bait to Train Dogs to Hunt
Image by David Mark from Pixabay The Ontario Government is proposing amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act to allow new licenses
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Multispecies Families on the Streets: Dogs and Their Homeless Guardians
Date and time: Thu, May 25, 2023 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM PDT Location: University of Victoria, David Strong Building
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Thinking of Canada Geese this Mother’s Day
Image by NoName_13 from Pixabay The information below was sent to us by the Animal Alliance of Canada. As they say: “Goose mothers
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The Crating Craze: Convenient, Cheap and Cruel
Image by Cedric Clth from Pixabay We encourage you to have a look at the report below, about the cruelty involved in the
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URGENT: Stop Vicious Penned Hunting
Image by Animal Justice The message below came to us from Animal Justice. We are passing it along so people
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Fireworks Harm Animals & Birds: Sign the Petition
Image by Emilian Robert Vicol from Pixabay As the petition we link to with the button below states, animals and birds get injured
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The Environmental Impacts of Animal Research
Image by Lori Fitzgerald Today is the last day of World Week for Animals in Labs. We have been doing
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Stop the Funding of Cruel Burn Research on Animals
Image by Pexels from Pixabay It is World Week for Animals in Labs and we are sending out an action each day that
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Remember Frogs on Save the Frogs Day
Image by Zdeněk Chalupský from Pixabay Today is Save the Frogs Day. One way you can remember frogs is by visiting the “ditch
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Only Donate to Medical Charities that do NOT Research on Animals
This week is World Week for Animals in Labs. Each day we will be posting an action you can take
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Help End Cruelty to Piglets Used in Military Medical Training in Canada
Image by Roy Buri from Pixabay It is World Week for Animals in Labs and we are sending out an action each day
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Tell SFU to Come Clean about Its Animal Research
Image by Brian Gunn It’s World Week for Animals in Laboratories and we will be posting an action item you
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Help End Cosmetic Testing on Animals in Canada
Eh…what’s up doc? Image kindly provided by Teresa Knight It’s World Week for Animals in Laboratories and we will be
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World Day for Animals in Labs: April 24, 2023
Protesters at the Anti-Vivisection World Protest Vancouver demonstration, April 22, 2023 Image by Lori Fitzgerald We are busy these days.
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Remembering Animals in Labs on Earth Day & Bringing in World Week for Animals in Labs
In honour of Earth Day, we are sharing the executive summary of a report from Progressive Non-Animal Research Society of
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Australian Scientists Grow Replica Human Lungs and Call for End to Animal Testing
Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay We were very pleased to learn of this new development as reported in The Guardian – another step
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UPDATED: Anti-Vivisection World Protest: Vancouver, April 22, 2023
Come join us for the Anti-Vivisection World Protest: Vancouver on April 22, 2023 for a walk from 11 am to
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Ban on Animal Testing for Cosmetics in Canada Will Be a Reality
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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Octopus Massacre
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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Trucker Pleads Guilty to Careless Driving in 2020 Death of Animal Activist Regan Russell
Photo by Louise Jorgensen We are very saddened by the death of animal activist Regan Russell. The truck driver who
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Update on Feral Cats at College of the Rocky Mountains: Success! The Cats Will Stay on Campus
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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New Study Shows Poor Translatability of Biomedical Research Using Animals
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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Brazil Bans Animal Testing for Cosmetics and Fragrances
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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URGENT: Save the College of the Rockies’ Feral Cat Colony from Destruction: Time Sensitive!
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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Update: There’s Still Time to Save Monkeys
Image by SOKO Tierschutz and Cruelty Free International Below is an update from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine regarding the
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Urgent: Take Action. Make a Call about Monkeys Shipping Back to the Experimentation Industry
Image by SOKO Tierschutz and Cruelty Free International One of our supporters has passed on the action alert below to
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Animal Abuse at BC Slaughterhouse
The information below regarding animal abuse at Meadow Valley Meats slaughterhouse, located just outside Vancouver, came in an email from
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Petition to Make Windows Bird Safe in Canada
The information below came from Never Collide (Formerly Bird Safe Buildings Across Canada). The petition closes on April 3rd, 2023.
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International Women’s Day: March 8, 2023
Image by Crystal Mathews Share this item with the buttons below :
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Today is International Women’s Day: Take Action to Help Mohana Kameli
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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ADAV’S Events Calendar
Image by Twyla Francois We wanted to take a moment to share our upcoming events calendar with you. It includes
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Victory! Monkey Importations in U.S. Stopped by Federal Government
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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ADAV Featured by The Vancouver Guardian
We are pleased to report that we were contacted by the Vancouver Guardian with some questions about our work for
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Help End Cruel Research at Dartmouth College
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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Pop-Up Sale for Animals: Saturday, Feb 11, 2023
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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Help End Cruelty to Piglets Used in Military Medical Training in Canada
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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Ditch Dissection: Non-Animal Alternative Resources in Education (K through University)
There are some great resources in education for those seeking alternatives to animal use and dissection. Below are a few
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Remembering Brian Davies
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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Neuralink’s Animal Torture Must End
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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Take Action Before Dec. 9th: Tell Canada to Phase Out Toxicity Tests on Animals
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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VHS Podcast Episode: Animals Used in Research, Teaching and Testing
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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ADAV Christmas Market: Sat. Dec 3, 2022
ADAV is having a Christmas Market this Saturday, Dec. 3rd with proceeds going to Veterinarians Without Borders to aid animals
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Send Letter to Ban Fur Farming in Quebec
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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Petition Regarding the Export of Horses from Canada Under Conditions of Duress to Japan for Food
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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Remember Animals in Labs on Giving Tuesday: November 29th, 2022
Image by Brian Gunn Every year, millions of animals in Canada experience excruciating pain and die in the name of
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Why We’ve Left Twitter
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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Support FDA Modernization in the US: Take Action Today
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 Activists Jailed for Installing Cameras that Exposed Cruelty on Abbotsford Pig Farm
We are very saddened to learn the news that a pair of people responsible for exposing extreme animal cruelty on
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Your Voice is Powerful at Election Time
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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U.S. Senate Passes FDA Modernization Act
Cats in Research. Image by SOKO Tierschutz and Cruelty Free International On September 29, 2022, the Senate voted unanimously to
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Letter from an architect, regarding animal research planned for the new St. Paul’s Hospital & Health Campus
Architect Sanaz Mani has written the letter below addressed to all consultants, contractors and donors for Phase 2 of the
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Lush Prize, Supporting Animal-Free Testing, Conference, Nov. 9 & 10, 2022
This event and the description below, comes from LUSH. Dear friends, Register now for the Lush Prize 2022 Conference Free
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Check Out Our Instagram Feed (@adavsociety)
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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U.K. Government Taken to Court for Concealing Public Health Risks of Factory Farming
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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Cancer Research Can Be Animal Free
Image from NZAVS This month, an excellent animal advocacy group, NZAVS, has been focusing on how rats and mice are
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Authorities Might Kill a Man’s Beloved Pet Dog as Punishment for One Mistake
Care2 PETITIONS alerted one of our members to the situation described below. Please sign the petition to help keep this
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Take Action on Behalf of Live Crabs & Lobsters
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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Homes Needed for 4,000 Beagles Rescued from Breeder in US
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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End Monstrous Experiments on Monkeys at Rockefeller University
The information below comes from Citizens for Alternatives to Animal Research and Experimentation. We thank them for their work on
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Remembering Owen Patterson
Owen Patterson, a great friend to animals and volunteer for multiple groups, including ADAV, recently passed away at the age
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Better Technological Strategies Needed
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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AirFrance to End Primate Transport
Following decades of public outrage and the suffering of hundreds of animals, Air France has announced that it will stop
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Ukrainian War Animals Relief Fund
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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Petition to Government of Canada to Implement Video Surveillance in Federally Regulated Slaughter Facilities
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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Help Former Research Chimps Find Homes on World Chimpanzee Day
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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UBC President Santa Ono Leaving to Head University of Michigan
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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The Flaws and Human Harms of Animal Experimentation
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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Remembering Leslie Kopas
July 2, 1938 – April 19, 2022 Today (July 9) is the birthday of longtime animal activist and ADAV volunteer,
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Stop New Federal Ag Gag Bill
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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Who Should Bear the Burden of Human Illness? Thinking About Xenotransplantation
With a number of friends and family falling ill recently, I’ve been thinking (as I usually do) about the human
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Two Steps Forward for Ending Drug Tests on Animals in the U.S.
Image by Roland Kuck from Pixabay We wish to acknowledge the work of Citizens for Alternatives to Animal Research and
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In the U.S., the FDA Modernization Act has Passed the House of Representatives!
Image by mus15house from Pixabay Breaking news from the Center for Contemporary Sciences! The FDA Modernization Act of 2021 has passed the House of
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Province Seeking Feedback on the Future of Rodenticides in B.C.
Image by Dirk (Beeki®) Schumacher from Pixabay Further to our coverage of the rodenticide issue, in BC, please see the
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Response to ADAV’s Petition to the Government of Canada
Image by Santa3 from Pixabay The government of Canada has issued a response to ADAV’s petition calling upon our government to follow the
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Coaching Hour for Animal Advocates: May 19
ANIMAL JUSTICE ACADEMY LUNCHTIME LIVE VIA ZOOM:Dealing with the Challenges of Being an Animal AdvocateCoaching Hour with Kimberly Carroll Being
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Canadian Authorities Slaughtered a Polar Bear that had Simply Lost its Way
Image by 358611 from Pixabay A displaced polar bear was sighted in an area of Quebec where the species is
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Meet the Canadian Researcher Determined to Take Animals out of Lab Testing
Image by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay Advances in biotechnology may replicate human biology better than animal models, in many cases Lab
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Speak Up For Better Protections For Farmed Animals
Image by eliza28diamonds from Pixabay Please ask the B.C. government to introduce third party auditing; video monitoring systems; and emergency plans to
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Modernizing the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)
Image by jggrz from Pixabay What’s the Issue? The Canadian Government has introduced Bill S-5 into the Senate to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
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A Tug of War over Animal Testing is Dividing the Scientific Community
Image by pasja1000 from Pixabay Here is the final post in our series recognizing World Week for Animals in Labs
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The Scientific Problems with Using Non-Human Animals to Predict Response to Drugs and Disease
Here is another installment in our series of articles recognizing World Week for Animals in Labs (April 20-26). Enjoy! By
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The Hidden Torture Chambers Nobody Thinks About
Today is World Day for Animals in Labs and we are posting this article in recognition. By S.B. Julian Almost
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Animal Testing Isn’t Just Ineffective. It’s Holding Us Back.
Here is another installment in our World Week for Animals in Labs series (April 20-26). It’s from Dec. of 2021
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Of Mice and Men: Could COVID Spell the End of Animal Testing?
Welcome to our third post in recognition of World Week for Animals in Labs (April 20-26). Enjoy! By Roberta Staley November
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Vegan Living
Image by lucycol from Pixabay As our second installment in honour of World Week for Animals in Labs, April 20-26,
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The Human Cost of Experiments on Animals
Image by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay In honour of World Week for Animals in Labs, April 20-26, 2022, we intend to
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Events: World Week for Animals in Labs
Image by Tibor Janosi Mozes from Pixabay This year (2022), World Week for Animals in Labs runs from April 20
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On April 1st, Activists Protested inside BC SPCA, Demanding Changes to Animal Cruelty Investigations
It’s in the news. People are advocating on behalf of farm animals and trying to bring change to the system.
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The Excelsior 4: Activists in BC Charged for Exposing Criminal Animal Cruelty
Image by Emmie_Norfolk from Pixabay It’s in the news. People are advocating on behalf of farm animals and trying to bring change to
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