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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We are working around the globe to replace cruel, outdated animal experiments with innovative non-animal methods.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.
90%
of drugs tested on animals
ultimately fail in human trials, according to the National Institutes of Health.
190
million animals
are estimated to be used in harmful experiments each year globally.
45
countries
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It is time to replace cruel, outdated animal experiments with innovative animal-free methods.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.
Tell the U.S. EPA: End tests on dogs
Call to stop forcing dogs to ingest pesticides every day for 90 days, then killing them if they have not already died from the toxic effects of the substances.
Protect horseshoe crabs
Nearly one million horseshoe crabs are taken from the wild every year and exploited. Horseshoe crabs belong in oceans, not laboratories.
Replace animal tests with alternatives
Support a switch from cruel animal experiments to cutting-edge test methods that are based on how the human body works.
End outdated drug tests on animals
Urge the FDA to make it clear to companies that animal testing is not required.
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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Mallory Cormier, executive director of Save the Buns, spends time with Chickpea, a rabbit rescued from an animal testing facility.
All Animals Magazine
Mallory Cormier: Saving the buns
Chickpea was the first lab rabbit Cormier was able to rescue. She watched as, freed from life in a cage, he leapt with joy from one side of a pen to another. She thought: “I want to do this for more rabbits.”
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.
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