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Animal testing and research
We are working around the globe to replace cruel, outdated animal experiments with innovative non-animal methods.
Taking suffering out of science
Animals don’t deserve to be used in experiments. Animal testing is a practice that belongs in the past. It’s time to prioritize animal testing alternatives that are safer, faster, and more reliable for humans—without causing animals to suffer.
ultimately fail in human trials, according to the National Institutes of Health.
are estimated to be used in harmful experiments each year globally.
have enacted full or partial bans on cosmetics animal testing.
The problem with animal testing
Millions of animals, including dogs, monkeys, rabbits, and mice, endure invasive and painful experiments every year. These procedures often occur without adequate pain relief and rarely predict how humans will respond to drugs or chemicals. Existing laws offer minimal protection for animals in laboratories.
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End cruel animal testing
Animal testing is expensive, time consuming and proven less reliable compared to non-animal advancements. It's time to take the suffering out of science.
Our global efforts to end animal testing
We are leading efforts around the world to promote humane research alternatives and eliminate animal testing.
Humane World for Animals cares for dozens of chimpanzees at Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge in Liberia.
Stop-motion animation and performances with an A-list multinational cast as part of our global campaign to outlaw cosmetic animal testing.
Humans can address major health challenges without harming animals.
We lead a multi-sector initiative working to make animal-free science the global standard.
Teddy and dozens of other dogs were living a nightmare, force-fed fungicide every day for up to a year to test toxicity.
Al and nine other chimpanzees were relocated from a laboratory in New Mexico to the safety of sanctuary at Chimp Haven in Louisiana.
What I saw working in a monkey research facility
Kathleen Conlee recalls her past, working in a monkey research facility. The experience was only the beginning of her work with animals, and led to her leading the fight to alleviate and end the suffering of animals in laboratories. Hear her story.
Stop animal testing
It is time to replace cruel, outdated animal experiments with innovative animal-free methods. Sign a petition today.
Protect horseshoe crabs
Nearly one million horseshoe crabs are taken from the wild every year and exploited. Horseshoe crabs belong in oceans, not laboratories.
End animal experiments
Dogs, monkeys, mice and other innocent animals continue to endure a life of misery in laboratories around the world, but we can change this.
Petition for FDA progress
It is time to end outdated and flawed practices and support science without suffering.
End dog testing
40,000 dogs are used in painful and often deadly experiments each year in the United States alone.
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Former research dogs help advocate for change
Bertie and Ernie were rescued from animal testing, but live with lifelong trauma—and they are the lucky ones. Across the U.S., thousands of animals are still being used in painful and unnecessary experiments.
Facts about animal testing
Learn why animal tests and experiments should be phased out in favor of cutting-edge technologies that are better for both humans and animals.
Dogs used in experiments endure painful procedures that often resulting in euthanasia. Learn why dog testing should be banned.
Information about universities, hospitals, companies and other facilities that use certain animals in experiments.
Humane World for Animals
WASHINGTON—Humanity and compassion for primates were on the agenda at a public meeting today concerning historic changes proposed for the Oregon National Primate Research Center, a federally-funded...
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Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund welcome a renewed commitment by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to eliminate mammal tests by 2035.
Humane World for Animals
WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund (formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund) are pleased to see new draft guidance...
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