More Monkeys for Research! In 2025, 22,843 primates imported into U.S., an increase of 30% from 2024. Over 97% were longtailed macaques, likely destined for pain & suffering in labs, despite listed as endangered by IUCN. Unsustainable trade for research for species’ population decline bit.ly/4cjoMqO
Valentine’s Day is special at AAVS, but not for why you might expect. It’s the anniversary of our commitment to provide total lifetime care to 7 young chimps - Arden, Diane, Jimmy, Mason, Onyx, Quilla, and Riley. Instead of life in a lab, they are safe at @chimphaven.bsky.social. bit.ly/3ZsjVfg
Animals Like Sugar Benefit from $425,000 in AAVS Sanctuary Grants. Animals released from labs need specialized care to thrive in their new homes. AAVS is thrilled to announce that we have awarded over $425,000 to nearly 20 sanctuaries caring for animals released from labs
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Please join us in honoring @animalearn.bsky.social's Humane Student and Science Educator of the Year. Learn more about EPA phasing out mammal testing, unsettling news about primate breeding, and happy chimpanzees and communities at Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust. bit.ly/4qaqjTh
On this National Bird Day, we not only want to celebrate birds for the amazing animals they are, but also to ensure that concerned people like you know how they are exploited for science. Learn more! aavs.org/bird-day-202...
Midnight is approaching—your last chance to make a contribution in 2025 to help end the exploitation of animals in science. It is also your last chance to double your donation. Can we count on your support before the midnight deadline? aavs.org/year-end-202...
Part of AAVS's work to end the use of animals in science is to promote compassionate shopping and brands certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny, which we chair. Please help us continue our work to end animal testing and push for testing that does not harm animals. aavs.org/remove-the-c...
Happy Holidays! Wishing you and the animals a prosperous new year!
Announcing our redesigned, now quarterly A-V! Feature: Canaries in the Coal Mine, an in-depth look at gaps in animal research oversight, lack of enforcement. Also: startling stats on oversight, protection for birds, defeating childhood cancer, debut of Humane Science Allies aavs.org/fall-2025-av...
Help end animal testing by supporting the Humane Cosmetics Act. It would end this cruelty by prohibiting animal testing for cosmetics, ingredients, and sale of animal tested cosmetics. Also: CDC to end primate research, alternatives use on the rise, and Magic guides Tootie
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It’s heartbreaking that in 2025, animals are still suffering in laboratories, even though we now have humane, innovative methods that can advance science without causing harm. You can help end the exploitation of animals for research by supporting AAVS. Please donate today!
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We’re making your compassionate shopping easy by connecting you to the exclusive deals in the @leapingbunny.bsky.social one-stop cruelty-free shop! With so many great deals and savings, you’ll also be able to treat yourself. It’s our gift to you!
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Animals like Negra need your support to continue to thrive in their sanctuary homes. Every donation received on Giving Tuesday will be matched, doubling your impact! Plus, 100% of your donation will go to sanctuaries caring for animals released from laboratories and other abusive situations.
In case you missed it! Take action to stop funding for primate breeding and experiments. Also in our October e-news: wild macaques, beagle breeding, and Mari Orangutan. aavs.org/october-2025...
NO funding for primate breeding and research! Congress may include $30M to expand primate breeding programs in the FY2026 budget. Contact your legislators to stop this. Also in the Oct e-news: long-tailed macaques still endangered, Ridglan Farms gives up dog breeding license, Mari is resilient.
Millions of cats, frogs, and pigs are killed and used for education. It's cruel, wasteful, and unnecessary. Animalearn works to bring compassion into the classroom, offering a wide range of alternatives. Help keep the life in life science - Support Humane Science Education!
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A powerful advocate, Jane Goodall worked tirelessly to improve the lives of all animals and the environment. We are incredibly grateful for her and her lasting legacy that will continue and inspire others to make the world a better place for all living beings.
USDA has a history of not enforcing the AWA. With recent cuts on staff & resources, the situation will get worse. Animals will suffer. Eric Kleiman, AAVS's Senior Policy Adviser stated "What we’re seeing now is a turbocharging of trends we’ve been seeing for decades.”
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If you think labs that use animals should be transparent about their research, please support the Federal Animal Research Accountability Act! Also inside this month's e-news: Netherlands vote on primate experiments, Leaping Bunny interview, Anakin baboon shucks corn. aavs.org/july-2025-en...
It's World Chimpanzee Day! Chimps are wonderful, amazing animals. They have capacity to care and forgive, and are resilient, especially after years of abuse in labs. And who can watch young chimps playing and not crack a smile? What do you like about chimpanzees?
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Check out AAVS’s e-news! NIH gave $2.2 billion to foreign animal research labs. Stop NIH from funding animal research outside the U.S. Support the CARGO Act & contact your legislators today! Also in this edition: funding for a primate lab, alternatives for drug development, Pickle gets a popsicle.
It’s Animal Sanctuary Caregiver Day! Sanctuary caregivers go far beyond feeding and cleaning—they build deep bonds with the animals they care for. AAVS is thankful for their important work to give animals in their care safety, dignity, and compassion. THANK YOU for everything you do!
Did you catch our May e-news? Check it out to take action to help primates, learn more about dogs in research and organ-on-a-chip alternatives, and remember Rita and Teresa, the first chimpanzees to arrive at Chimp Haven 30 years ago. You don't want to miss it! aavs.org/may-2025-ene...
Chimp Haven is celebrating 30 years of sanctuary for chimps retired from NIH research. Watch their video about Rita and Teresa, the first chimps to arrive at the sanctuary. AAVS is grateful to play a small role in helping with grants through our Sanctuary Fund.
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The GAO released a report focused on organ-on-a-chip tech that uses human cells to simulate organ function and are more relevant than animal tests. Challenges that need to be addressed to advance OOCs, including limited access to high-quality human cells. www.gao.gov/products/gao...
In "Animal Emotions," Mark Bekoff and Jane Goodall write about the cruelties dogs endure for research. It starts before they even enter the lab.
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Primates are wild animals, not pets! Urge Congress to support the Captive Primate Safety Act to prevent people from having pet primates. Also in our May newsletter: Cruelty dogs endure for research, organ-on-a-chip alternatives, and Chimp Haven's 30 yrs of sanctuary for chimps retired from labs.
A personal message from AAVS President Emerita Sue Leary, our leader since 1995 and recently retired after 3 decades of service to AAVS. We appreciate Sue’s dedicated, compassionate leadership over the years and are grateful for the legacy that she has built with our organization. Thank YOU, Sue!
Know more about the #primatetrade in #Mauritius & how the U.S. is driving the controversial industry with its demand for #monkeys to use in #experiments. Also, reducing animal testing at the NIH, FDA, and EU; Pandemic Agreement, Dora goes to the doctor. #animaltesting aavs.org/april-2025-e...
#WorldDayforAnimalsinLabs is a day to expose the tremendous suffering mice, rabbits, dogs, and other animals are forced to endure in #experiments. Share this post so others are aware and visit aavs.org/action-center to urge change that helps animals, not hurts them. #HumaneScience #animaltesting
