Humane World for Animals
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Animal testing and research
We're working around the globe to replace cruel, outdated animal experiments with innovative non-animal methods.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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Our global efforts to end animal testing
We’re leading efforts worldwide to promote humane research alternatives and eliminate animal testing.
Recently, Al and nine other chimpanzees were relocated from a New Mexico lab to the safety of Chimp Haven sanctuary.
By developing and integrating animal-free research methods, we’re helping scientists address major health challenges without harming animals.
We lead the Animal-Free Safety Assessment Collaboration (AFSA), a multi-sector initiative working to make animal-free safety science the global standard.
Teddy and dozens of other dogs were being force-fed fungicide every day for up to a year to test the substance’s toxicity.
Dig deeper
Learn why animal tests and experiments should be phased out in favor of cutting-edge technologies that are better for both humans and animals.
Over 40,000 dogs are used in experiments annually in the U.S., enduring painful procedures and often resulting in euthanasia. Learn what happens and how you can help end this injustice.
Get the facts about cosmetics testing on animals and our fight to end this cruel and unnecessary practice worldwide.
Animal-free alternatives will one day completely replace experiments on animals—a game changer not just for animals, but for human health.
“Save Ralph” combines empathetic storytelling with the magic of stop-motion animation and performances by an A-list multinational cast as part of our global campaign to outlaw cosmetic animal testing.
We care for dozens of chimpanzees at our sanctuary in Liberia. Most of the chimps at the sanctuary were used in invasive biomedical research, many of them for decades.
Step-by-step instructions for finding information about universities, hospitals, companies and other facilities that use certain animals in experiments.
Kierstin Luckett & Lauren Rager/Chimp Haven
Finally free
Help save more animals like Al
Al, a 51-year old chimpanzee previously used in biomedical research, sees his new sanctuary home for the first time. This is just one victory but so many dogs, monkeys, rats, and other animals are still suffering in labs. Act now and together, we can continue to help save animals from a horrific fate.
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.
Take action
Join us to help replace cruel, outdated animal experiments with innovative animal-free methods. Sign a petition today.
Related Petitions to Issue
The time to invest in humane science is now
In Canada, millions of animals are still used in painful experiments.
Stop the import of endangered primates
Canada imports endangered primates to suffer in research and testing laboratories.
Horseshoe crabs belong in oceans, not labs!
For almost 450 million years, horseshoe crabs have played a vital role in maintaining coastal ecosystems. Today, they face a grave threat.
Replace animal experiments with sophisticated alternatives
Every day, in labs around the world, dogs, monkeys, mice and other animals endure a life of misery. Demand that governments, companies, and universities stop relying on outdated animal experiments use non-animal science!
Urge the FDA to end animal testing
It’s time for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to put an end to these outdated and flawed practices—and embrace science without suffering.
End dog testing
End experiments on dogs and invest in science that doesn’t cause suffering.
Tell the FDA
End 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.
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Minnesota state director Aaron Zellhoefer with his two beagles Ernie (left) and Bertie (right) who were rescued from animal research.
All Animals magazine
From pain to purpose: Why my research dogs show we must end Category E research
Not all dogs are as lucky as Bertie and Ernie. Across the U.S., thousands of animals—especially beagles—are still being used in painful and unnecessary experiments.
Latest News
A decisive vote in Oregon marks a turning point in the campaign to end experiments on primates United States
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
Victory! EPA renews plans to eliminate animal testing by 2035 United States
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.
FDA takes steps to prioritize science over suffering in latest move to reduce animal testing United States
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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