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Animal Research Take Action 

Petition to End Animal Suffering in Cosmetic Testing Across the U.S.

March 22, 2024 ADAV

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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Laws Take Action 

Reform BC Dog Laws: Stop Arbitrary Seizures, Euthanasia and Provide Access to Justice

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 ADAV

We are pleased to share the petition and documentary below regarding the seizure and euthanasia of dogs. Companion animals have

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Farm Animals Laws Take Action 

Animal Justice Charges Live Horse Exporters for Animal Transport Violations Over Shipment to Japan

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 ADAV

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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Laws Take Action 

Ask Canadian Government to Improve Companion Animal Status in Law

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 ADAV

Image by Jordan Holiday from Pixabay We are pleased to share this important petition from Concerns for Animals Collective (CFAC).

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Laws Take Action 

Ask the Government to Recognize Animal Abuse in Coercive Control Legislation

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 ADAV

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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Environment Take Action Wildlife Habitat 

Urgent: Help Halt Logging of Stanley Park!

February 11, 2024February 11, 2024 ADAV

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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Animal Research Take Action 

Tell U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Animal Testing MUST End by 2035

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 ADAV

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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Stray Animals Take Action 

Help Stop Stray Dogs Being Shot in Bahrain

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 ADAV

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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Petition: End Cruel and Invasive Experiments on Animals on Musqueam Land. Click image below to sign:

Petition: No Animal Labs at St. Paul's Hospital

Click the image above to sign our petition asking that the new St. Paul's Hospital & Health Campus not include animal labs.

Ditch Dissection Education Resources: K through University

Image shows a cute white rat with text about dissection. Clicking on the image leads to a page about alternatives to animal use in education for levels kindergarten through univeristy.
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Watch: The Medical Illusion Documentary - Full Film

IVFF 2020 Official Selection

One of the most important films in decades.  

An intriguing and controversial documentary examining Canada's medical system and questioning why millions of tax and donor money are being wasted on an outdated system.

Watch now:
www.themedicalillusion.com

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