In the wake of the unimaginable devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, NAVS’ thoughts are with those caught in the path of this natural disaster, both humans and animals alike. We know that with this destruction comes a potentially massive need … Continued
Earlier this month, NAVS was named among individuals and organizations shortlisted for the 2017 LUSH Prize. Continue reading
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the reactivation of its “refined public search tool” that had previously provided public access to Animal Welfare Act compliance and reporting records. Continue reading
NAVS and the American Anti-Vivisection Society joined forces to bring the issue of student dissection to the attention of Representatives and Senators. Continue reading
Update: Sessions end soon in many states. Take action to support passage of these bills Animal abuser registries provide help police identify convicted animal abusers who are involved in new allegations of abuse, and for shelters and adoption centers to … Continued
Animal welfare advocates like NAVS are having a hard time gaining critical animal welfare reports since their removal this past February. Continue reading
When Billie Rouse read her son Drew’s science syllabus at the start of the school year, her heart fell. In just a few months, Drew’s class would be taking part in animal dissection exercises, cutting open, poking, prodding and examining … Continued
The beginning of a new school year is right around the corner, and it is important to make this year count for animals used in education. Continue reading
NAVS’ fight to bring transparency to the government’s reporting on animal use is gaining attention. In a recent exclusive op-ed, Marcia Kramer, NAVS’ director of legal and legislative programs, explores how the removal of animal welfare records by the Animal … Continued
The PUPPERS Act is still crucial to ending cruel and wasteful testing on dogs by the VA. Continue reading
