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 Speakers 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
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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
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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
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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
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Letter from an architect, regarding animal research planned for the new St. Paul’s Hospital & Health Campus
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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Petition to Government of Canada to Implement Video Surveillance in Federally Regulated Slaughter Facilities
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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
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The Flaws and Human Harms of Animal Experimentation
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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
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Who Should Bear the Burden of Human Illness? Thinking About Xenotransplantation
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Two Steps Forward for Ending Drug Tests on Animals in the U.S.
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In the U.S., the FDA Modernization Act has Passed the House of Representatives!
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Province Seeking Feedback on the Future of Rodenticides in B.C.
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Response to ADAV’s Petition to the Government of Canada
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Coaching Hour for Animal Advocates: May 19
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Canadian Authorities Slaughtered a Polar Bear that had Simply Lost its Way
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Meet the Canadian Researcher Determined to Take Animals out of Lab Testing
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Speak Up For Better Protections For Farmed Animals
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Modernizing the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)
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A Tug of War over Animal Testing is Dividing the Scientific Community
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The Scientific Problems with Using Non-Human Animals to Predict Response to Drugs and Disease
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The Hidden Torture Chambers Nobody Thinks About
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Animal Testing Isn’t Just Ineffective. It’s Holding Us Back.
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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
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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
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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
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Petition to YouTube after Baby Monkey Filmed & Posted Being Killed (warning details upsetting)
Someone Filmed as a Large Dog Attacked a Baby Monkey That Just Wanted to Drink Some Milk In the video,
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It’s Time: Ask Charities to Guarantee Your Donation will not be Used for Research on Animals
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Ban Videos of Pets Being Hit and Kicked from TikTok
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Heads, Hearts, and Humanity: Identity and the Freedom to Choose
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Petition: Tell Canada to Move Away from Toxicity Tests on Animals
The government of Canada has introduced important updates to Canada’s national pollution-prevention law, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. This is great news for
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Reshaping Global Health to Include Animals in the Wake of Covid-19
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Letter to Russia in Support of Ukraine
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Developing Stem Cell Models to Understand Heart Disease
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Big Thank You
On behalf of animals in labs, we wish to extend a big thank you to all those who’ve supported us
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Protest Monkey Deaths During Transport
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Support C-247 to End Fur Farming in Canada
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom “has the opportunity to present visitors with a magical, meat-free menu.”
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On Now with New Items Daily: Valentine’s Sale for Year of the Tiger – Proceeds to Help Get Animals Out of Labs
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Valentine Gift for Your Year of the Tiger! Proceeds to get animals out of labs in favour of more humane and modern alternatives!
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Save Cruelty-Free Cosmetics in Europe
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Four Lab-Bound Monkeys Escaped Highway Crash – With Viruses?
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Dog Killed in Spring Loaded Trap
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Remember Animals in Labs for the Betty White Donation Challenge
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Petition to Government of Canada to Phase out Biomedical Experimentation on Animals in Favour of Non-Animal Methods
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Major Progress for Animals in Laboratories in 2021 Signals a More Humane Future
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Questioning the Costs and Benefits of Animal Research
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Cruel Experiments on Monkeys Exposed at Rockefeller University
Image by seth0s from Pixabay In a laboratory at Rockefeller University in New York, two monkeys, known only as M1
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Italy to Ban Male Chick Culling in the Egg Industry
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Italy to Shut Down All Fur Farms and Permanently Ban Fur Farming
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Sentient Media Podcast: Dr. Aysha Akhtar on the End of Animal Testing
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European Parliament’s Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee Approves Proposal for Public Database on Non-Animal Methods for Research
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Plant-Based Vaccine for COVID-19 Shows Positive Efficacy and Safety Results in Testing
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New Book: ROXI the Rescue Dog Helps the Bunnies: A Story About Animal Compassion for Children Ages 3-5 by Carolyn Drew, illustrator Debi Pirie
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Farm Animals Suffered in B.C. Floods Despite Existing Disaster Management Guidelines
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New Jersey Bans the Sale of Cosmetics Tested on Animals
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Rodenticides in BC: New Development
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Miss the Opening? You Can Still See The Medical Illusion Film
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ADAV at Planted Expo, Nov. 20-21 with Donations from Lush
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Watch The Medical Illusion on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021
About the release: Contrary to what the public is being told, we are 60 years away from cures and effective
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The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), Put Up or Shut Up about Fauci Dog Experiment Claims, Says PETA
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ADAV Auction Starting Soon!
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The Lush Prize: Supporting Animal-Free Testing Conference 2021
Image by Simona Robová from Pixabay When? Wed Nov 24, 2021 – Thurs Nov 25, 2021 Cost? Free The Lush
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FDA Modernization Act introduced in the U.S. Senate to Replace Animal Tests with Human-Relevant Testing Methods in Drug Development
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Save the Date: Nov. 2 -7 ADAV Online Auction!
Image by Twyla Francois Hand knitted toy dolls, vintage items, knick knacks, collectibles, household items and more! All proceeds for
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Seniors in Need Today Society (SAINTS) requires donations
SAINTS provides shelter and care for senior and special needs animals, of all different species. Their sanctuary is a haven
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Historic Vote in the EU for Animals in Labs
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Letter regarding the Culling of Coyotes in Vancouver’s Stanley Park
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Animal Issues & Canada’s Election
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The Cull of Coyotes in Vancouver’s Stanley Park
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Announcing Winners of the ADAV Art & Writing Contest!
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MEXICO JUST BANNED COSMETIC ANIMAL TESTING IN A NORTH AMERICAN FIRST
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New Restrictions on Rodenticide Use in BC to Help Save Wildlife
Image by Lubos Houska from Pixabay Effective July 21, 2021, the province of BC issued a temporary ban on the
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Super Saturday Sale: All Proceeds to Animal Welfare
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Jan Hajek: We Should Avoid Causing Animals Unnecessary Pain and Suffering
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Urgent: BEFORE AUG 30, 2021 -Tell Wake Forest School of Medicine: Stop Killing Animals to Train Surgeons
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Say No to Forcing Animals to Inhale Chlorine Gas!
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Remembering the suffering of the indigenous Peoples of British Columbia
Carver Unknown The ability to imagine the pain of others and the desire to see it end lies at the
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Animal Free Research UK Welcomes Government Review to End Animal Experiments
Animal Free Research UK today lent its support to the Government’s review to end animal medical experiments in UK laboratories.
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European Pharmacopoeia to Put an End to the Rabbit Pyrogen Test
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Garage Sale – For the Animals
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ACTION ALERT: Tell Wayne State University: Stop Cruel Dog Experiments Now
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Milestones of Progress for Alternatives to Animal Use in Research
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Americans, Animals, Morals
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Lobsters’ Feelings Loom Large as British Parliament Debates Animal Welfare Bill
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The University of British Columbia (UBC) Holds First Animal-Free Essential Surgical Skills Course
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Peter Fricker Bids Farewell to Vancouver Humane Society
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The Push to Protect Lab Animals in Canada
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From Imported Wildlife to Farms, Canada’s Cruelty Laws Run Thin to None
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Remembering John on his Birthday
Today, June 29th, is John Pranger’s birthday. Sadly, he passed away on Dec. 2, 2020. When that happened, ADAV lost
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Israel Becomes First Country in the World to Completely Ban the Sale of Fur
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CNN Segment Alleges “Meat is Making The Planet Sick”
Image by RitaE from Pixabay A new interview on CNN explored the impact of meat production on the environment and public health Article
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Sponsored by the Center for Contemporary Sciences (CCS), the International Network for Humane Education (InterNICHE) and Progressive Non-Animal Research Society
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Art Sale: June 12, 2021
Image above by Uwe Baumann from Pixabay Saturday Art Sale: Proceeds to the Animals! 1390 Fernwood Cres, North Vancouver June 12th, 10 am
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BC’s Wildlife is Being Poisoned
More animals have fallen victim to inhumane and indiscriminate wildlife poisons in recent weeks, including a golden eagle in Grand Forks and
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Safer Medicines Reports Good News on it’s Work in Human Relevant Life Sciences
Image by Markus Spiske from Pixabay Note: this article from the UK contains links to excellent documents regarding human relevant scientific approaches. …We
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Do Not Euthanize Bear & Her Cubs
Image by David Mark from Pixabay For the city of Abbotsford: It has come to our attention that, conservation officers are trying to
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Stop Tormenting Barn Owls
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Speak out to end the Inhumane Live Export of Horses
Image by Dorota Kudyba from Pixabay Article by Peter Fricker, Vancouver Humane Society, April 29, 2021 Please support the call to the federal
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Stop the Baby Trade
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Investigation at Vivotecnia Testing Facility Exposes Extreme Animal Cruelty
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NAVS Science First Highlights the work of Aline Zbinden
This week’s Science First highlights the work of Aline Zbinden, recipient of the International Foundation for Ethical Research (IFER) Graduate Fellowship for Alternatives
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First Human-Monkey Embryos Created – A Small Step Towards a Huge Ethical Problem
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Urgent! Tell University to Adopt, Not Kill Animals
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Worldwide Call to Action: Please sign to pass the Humane Research & Testing Act
By Jennifer Hunter Most will never have a name, but they are no different from other animals we know. They
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By Kaitlyn Mitchell, Staff Lawyer for Animal Justice The federal government has accepted recommendations from Animal Justice, in collaboration with
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Animal Testing Is Useless for Determining COVID Vaccine Effectiveness in Humans
By Aysha Akhtar, Truthout March 20, 2021 There have been concerted efforts on the part of primate researchers to convince the public
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The Three Biggest Impacts the Pandemic is Having on Animal Testing
By Aysha Akhtar, MD, MPH, Center for Contemporary Sciences At the Center for Contemporary Sciences (CCS), we believe in the possibilities that
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A Tug of War Over Animal Testing is Dividing the Scientific Community
Animal-free alternatives to validate drug safety exist, so why are some researchers still hung up on it? By Roberta Staley,
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Israelis Create Cancer Drug without Animal Tests, by Using Human-Simulating Chip
Hebrew University professor says tech that mimics human body can now be used to develop other new treatments, saving time,
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China Will No Longer Require Animal Testing on Imported Cosmetics
By Eliza Erskine The Chinese regulatory agency that monitors drug and medical devices announced that imported “ordinary cosmetics” will not need to be tested
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People angry as over 1,000 macaques imported to Canada from Cambodia in 2020 for research
OTTAWA – Animal rights activists are up in arms after Canadian companies last year bought 1,000 monkeys for the purpose
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Petition Regarding Puppy Mills (closes March 15 at 11:45 am).
Petition to the Government of Canada Whereas: Animals in puppy mills are kept in cramped, filthy conditions with no opportunity
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Janine’s 10-month-old colt, Captain, died after neighbours illegally discharged fireworks directly beside his paddock. Fireworks are only allowed in Erin,
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Ghost Mice: The Plight of Invisible Lab Animals
Note from ADAV: While this article reflects the situation in the US, the lack of transparency and regulation is just
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Petition: Ban Cosmetic Animal Testing in Canada
Animal cruelty in cosmetics is such a normalized subject, people don’t question these actions because they aren’t seeing it in
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Peta to Elon Musk: Use Your Own Brain and Leave Monkeys Alone
For Immediate Release:February 1, 2021 Contact:Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382 Palo Alto, Calif. – Please see the following statement from PETA Senior Vice
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Health Canada says it won’t consider animal suffering in strychnine review
OTTAWA — Animal suffering won’t be considered when a Health Canada agency next reviews licences for poisons used to kill
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End Animal Cruelty at the Fort Erie SPCA
On March 8th, 2020 a volunteer published their heartbreaking experience volunteering at the Fort Erie SPCA. While going to the
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Ten Ways Animals are Traumatized in PTSD Experiments
CAARE’s report, From Trauma to Treatment, details the sweeping failure of PTSD experiments on animals to help patients, in contrast to existing,
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Thoughtful letter on autism and trying to “cure” it with animals
By Nicole Corrado Dear UC Davis, Please stop eugenics prenatal testing experiments. I agree that women have choices over their
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URGENT, BEFORE MARCH 1: Tell Taiwan to Stop Horrific Animal Tests
Following years of pressure from PETA, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has announced a groundbreaking decision to delete all animal
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Scientific conference – Towards replacement of animals for scientific purposes – Feb 2 -3, 2021
The scientific conference “Towards replacement of animals for scientific purposes” will take place online on 2 and 3 February 2021. Organised
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EPA Chief just pardoned lab rabbits from animal testing
Before leaving office, Andrew Wheeler directed the EPA to retire the last-remaining rabbits used for their ejaculatory fluids inside its
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The Vivisector Cycle
By Dr. Maidie Hilmo Regarding motivation and ethics when it comes to using animals in medical research—the latter too often
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Animal Justice Academy
Enroll Now for Free I’m connecting today to share a very exciting new initiative that we’re
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ITR Laboratories
Laura-Leah — “An investigation found out that the ITR Labs in Canada forcefully pump chemicals into dogs, pigs, and monkey’s
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A Holiday Wish
Warmest wishes for a happy, peaceful and safe holiday season for you and all your four legged friends. Image courtesy
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Remembering John
On December 2nd, our ADAV Society lost a dear friend with the sudden passing of former communications director and webmaster
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Christmas gifts that support animals
Hello all, It’s that time of year again, as we look for thoughtful gifts for our loved ones. We wanted
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Jane Goodall Releases Chimp
How can humankind use and abuse these beautiful feeling creatures, or any animal, in research laboratories? Shame on the human
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Remembering Animals on International Animal Rights Day: Dec. 10
Hello, It’s International Animal Rights Day today and we wanted to take a moment to remember animals suffering needlessly in
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Humane Charities Billboards Up in Vancouver, BC
Look for us on the Burrard Street Bridge. Always working on behalf of animals! Please donate! Our HumaneCharities.ca site lists
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Cruel treatment of horses destined for human consumption being challenged by the Canadian Horse Defense Coalition. You can help.
It may be hard for some to believe that tens of thousands of horses, are routinely slaughtered in Canada, for human consumption. Some
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Kamala Harris’ Record on Animal Rights
Will Vice President Kamala Harris advocate for animals and the planet? The answer is clear. For animal advocates and environmentalists,
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Animal “Shortage” not a Problem, but an Opportunity for Change
A few weeks ago, NAVS shared with you their thoughts on recent media coverage indicating that the U.S. doesn’t have enough nonhuman
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Cruel and Unnecessary COVID-19 Research on Primates
At least ten different vaccine candidates for COVID-19 have already advanced to human clinical trials, yet absurdly, the nation’s seven
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Islamabad High Court Holds that Animals Have legal Rights
By Nicole Pallotta, Senior Policy Program Manager Summary: The Islamabad High Court has held that animals have natural rights and
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Human Skin Models as Alternatives to Animal Use
NAVS recently had the opportunity to speak with Eric Merle, Chief Commercial Officer at Genoskin. Genoskin provides the research community
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AstraZeneca begins final trials of Oxford University coronavirus vaccine, enrolling 50,000 people worldwide
In the race to find the vaccine, finally it is acknowledged that years of testing on various species is not
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Animals may no longer be used for the production of anti-bodies
Antibodies, part of the immune system that protect the body against repeat exposure to viruses and bacteria, are also important
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Intelligence Test: Humans versus Chimps
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Testing Drugs for Humans on Dogs makes No Sense
The US has moved in the right direction, away from misleading and wasteful animal trialsby LISA KRAMER The writer, a
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Ontario Bill will make it illegal to expose cruelty on farms
Canadians are speaking out against the Ford government’s Bill 156. What is the government hiding? STOP BILL 156 – ONTARIO’S
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Surgeons use glowing dye in dogs to improve mammary cancer excision practices
by Kathryn Demuth Sullivan A glowing dye could help surgeons leave better “clean margins” during cancer excisions, allowing them to
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This hospital is torturing mice to test Botox
By Jennifer Hunter on June 22, 2020 CAARE’s investigative team has revealed that Boston Children’s Hospital is killing mice and
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COVID-19 Exposing Flawed Moral Framework Behind Animal Testing
We talk about the “new normal” to describe life after COVID-19, but perhaps biomedical research itself may also be ready
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When life becomes worthless
From Citizen’s for Alternatives to Animal Research and Experimentation (caare) at https://www.caareusa.org/when_life_becomes_worthless?utm_campaign=co2_gassing&utm_medium=email&utm_source=caare When life becomes worthless Posted by Jennifer Hunter · Contact Author ·
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Challenge Animal Research in Alzheimer’s: Today, May 31 is IG Wealth Management’s Walk for Alzheimers
Today, May 31st, sees the online version of IG Wealth Management’s Walk for Alzheimer’s 2020. As progressive, ethical scientists tell
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Moving away from animal derived anti-bodies
The European Union Reference Laboratory for alternatives to animal testing (EURL ECVAM) recommends that animals should no longer be used
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Help save the Alberta Ponies
From: https://www.gofundme.com/f/20fjqeozxc We are raising funds for 31 ponies that will be going to auction this Friday May 22 and
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Urge protection for animals in Canada’s research labs – petition
From: https://www.change.org/p/prime-minister-justin-trudeau-urge-protection-for-animals-in-canada-s-research-labs?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=854664d0-c813-012f-5d7f-4040f855b16c We urge the Canadian government to provide greater oversight and transparency of Canadian laboratories where animals are used
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease misses the boat when it comes to animal studies and COVID-19
Original article from Citizens for Alternatives to Animal Research and Experimentation (caare), distributed via email. For their action alert related
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Douglas Todd: Hope that COVID-19 crisis reins in wild-animal trafficking
From The Vancouver Sun: https://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/douglas-todd-hope-that-covid-19-crisis-reins-in-wild-animal-trafficking/wcm/28ccb085-4a8b-426f-b989-f31ba53adaa4/ By Douglas Todd Richard Thomas has witnessed the way wild birds, lizards, civets, pangolins, bats
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Stop the Swedish Monkey Experiments!
From https://djurrattsalliansen.se/stoppa-primatforsoken/in-english/ The Astrid Fagræus LaboratoryAt Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, one can find the only facility experimenting on primates based
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Air France: Stop Shipping Monkeys to Labs for COVID-19 or any other reason
Published March 23, 2020 by Zachary Toliver. Last Updated April 17, 2020. From: https://www.peta.org/blog/air-france-end-shipping-monkeys/ Amid calls for increased experimentation on monkeys during the COVID-19
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Dr Marjorie Cramer about Plastic Surgery
From: https://antidote-europe.eu/en/marjorie-cramer-plastic-surgery/ I was born in England and moved to the United States as a teenager. I received a BA
Read moreFriday’s Action: A bit of everything, letters, petitions, what you support to end cruelty to lab animals
No Pets In Research: Premiershttps://www.animalalliance.ca/campaigns/pets-research-premiers/ April 24, 2020 WORLD DAY FOR ANIMALS IN LABS At last count, 3.9 million animals
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World Week for Animals in Laboratories – Wednesday’s Action
Dear Animal Defense and Anti-Vivisection Society of BC Subscriber, This week is World Week for Animals in Laboratories. Each day,
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World Week for Animals in Laboratories: Tuesdays Action – developing affinity by coloring!
Hello, As we continue on with daily actions to honor World Week for Animals in Laboratories, today’s action is something
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Mass Killing of Lab Animals During Pandemic Calls into Question Necessity and Cost of Animal Models
April 2, 2020 From: https://sentientmedia.org/mass-killing-of-lab-animals-during-pandemic-calls-into-question-necessity-and-cost-of-animal-models/?fbclid=IwAR2JwMLpJ-2EvQSuieDDXyOoYwEBQbQueUXHr-7AgNa3yIJ6QFa9sIRCzS4 When researchers needed fast results for a possible COVID-19 vaccine, they skipped over testing the
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Online resources so kids can learn biology at home
ADAV Society/STOP UBC Animal Research Published by Twyla Francois · April 6 at 11:15 AM · Are you looking for online resources to teach
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Shezhen becomes first Chinese city to ban the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat – BUT CHINA APPROVES USE OF BEAR BILE TO TREAT CORONAVIRUS PATIENTS
From: BBC news at: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-52131940 Shenzhen has become the first Chinese city to ban the sale and consumption of dog
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Shenzhen becomes first Chinese city to ban consumption of cats and dogs
From: https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/02/asia/shenzhen-cats-dogs-ban-scli-intl/index.html By Jack Guy, Steven Jiang and Shanshan Wang, CNN Updated 9:20 AM ET, Thu April 2, 2020Chinese animal
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Welcome, and Mastercard Launch Initiative to Speed Development and Access to Therapies for COVID-19
From: https://www.gatesfoundation.org/Media-Center/Press-Releases/2020/03/COVID-19-Therapeutics-Accelerator COVID-19 Therapeutics Accelerator will coordinate R&D efforts and remove barriers to drug development and scale-up to address the
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Fighting COVID-19 without animal tests
Posted by Barbara Stagno · Contact Author · on March 22, 2020 As the deadly coronavirus spreads exponentially across the globe, researchers are racing
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Researchers race to develop corona virus without wasteful use of animal tests
“I don’t think proving this in an animal model is on the critical path to getting this to a clinical
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Physicians Committee for responsible medicine urges shift away from animal mental health experiments
The lead federal agency for research on mental illnesses, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), is updating its Strategic Plan
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STOP bill 156
Toronto Pig Save started this petition to Doug Ford TO SIGN THE PETITION GO TO: https://www.change.org/p/doug-ford-stop-bill-156-ontario-s-ag-gag-law STOP Bill 156 – Ontario’s ag-gag
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Don’t let the center for disease control test vaping on animals!
We’ve received an email alert by Citizens for Alternatives to Animal Research and experiemintation (CAARE) about a cruel initiative to
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“Project Lightup”: Cruel Research on 6 Macaques. Research has been suspended!
On January 1, 2020 we posted regarding “Project Lightup”, a plan for cruel experimentation on six live macaques that a
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Lush announces those shortlisted for the cruelty free “Lush Prize”
What is the Lush Prize? It’s a prize put on by Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics for projects, organizations, institutions or
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Cruelty free beauty and household shopping
We were recently contacted by a Girl Scout troop letting us know that our site has been very helpful with
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Urgent: Before Jan. 15: Tell NIMH to Stop Animal Testing
From: https://www.peta.org/action/action-alerts/tell-nimh-end-near-drowning-tests/ A golden and simple opportunity for compassionate people to help effect change in governmental policy for the good
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May the new year be filled with compassion
Artwork by Teresa J Knight, from her book: “Nina’s Song”. Share this item with the buttons below :
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Help stop cruel experimentation on six live macaques
A dedicated volunteer from Italy reached out to us to tell us about “Project Lightup”, involving painful experimentation on six
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Experimenter Painfully Cut Spines of Newborns on the Taxpayers’ Dime
University of Delaware experimenter Tania Roth, a virtuoso of violence against animals, has added another sick sonata to her ghoulish
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New Blood Bank Invention Could Help Eliminate Animal Testing
A new invention from blood bank Sanquin means that the abolition of animal testing is one step closer. Sanquin developed a
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Sign our Petition Calling on BC Fire Fighters to Stop Funding Cruel & Outdated Research on Animals
The BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund directly funds burn research on live rabbits and mice in its Wound Healing Research Laboratory led by Dr. Aziz Ghahary.
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Our Petition Calling for a Scientific Review and Debate on the Use of Animals in Research and Testing Presented to the House of Commons
On October 22, 2018, MP Elizabeth May presented our petition 1689 (Animals in Research) to the House of Commons.
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Humane Charities Canada Billboard Campaign Launched in Vancouver!
A Dream Comes True! Our billboards are steadily appearing all over Vancouver! For the next several weeks, we will be sharing the message that your charitable donations and tax dollars are often being directed toward futile and horrific animal experiments. The aim is to share our http://humanecharities.ca database with the public so that they may be assured that their generous funding of medical charities will not cause harm to any being.
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Did you know your tax dollars are being used to fund outdated animal research?
Even though over 90% of drugs which test well in animals harm or otherwise fail humans, the government continues to direct your tax dollars to outdated animal research. Please sign and share our petition!
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We’re a LUSH Charity Pot Partner!
A big thank you to Lush Cosmetics North America for supporting our campaign to get animals out of labs by once again making us a Charity Pot Partner! Their kind support allows us to launch a billboard campaign to promote Humane Charities Canada (HCC) which exposes the animal research status of Canadian health charities and connects donors with those that do not use animals. Thank you LUSH!
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HCC is Proud to Present “Beyond Animal Testing: New Approaches in Medical Research”
Join us for an insightful evening with Dr. Charu Chandrasekera, founder and executive director of the Canadian Centre for Alternatives to Animal Methods Friday, April 20, 2018 at the Van Dusen Botanical Gardens.
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THANK YOU!
Thank you to all 3,819 of you who signed our government petition E-1135 calling for the protection of animals used in research and testing. MP Elizabeth May presented the petition to Parliament during the Spring Session. We are now working on a new petition – E-1689 – urging the the House of Commons to organize a rigorous, public scientific debate on the use of animals in research.
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ADAV Executive Director, Laura-Leah Shaw, Discusses Humane Charities Canada on Roundhouse Radio
Did you know that if you donate to medical charities, your money could be funding cruel and misleading animal research? Find out how you can ensure your donation dollars help humans without harming animals.
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Lights of Hope – For Animals and People
Thursday, November 16 marked the launched of our campaign to ensure that no new animal labs will be built in Vancouver!
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Official Launch of the Canadian Centre for Alternatives to Animal Methods
CCAAM is Canada’s first research center dedicated exclusively to non-animal methods!
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Please Sign Our Petition To Protect Animals in Labs
Until the harmful use of animals in research and testing is eliminated, it is our responsibility to at least protect these animals from egregious cruelty.
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