This story originally appeared in the Spring 2019 issue of Animal Action. The 2019 legislative year has hit the ground running! NAVS has been actively soliciting the introduction of legislation from legislators and through our many advocates, offering model laws … Continued
This story originally appeared in the Spring 2019 issue of Animal Action. Nonhuman primate research is on the rise. Here’s why—and how we’re going to reverse the trend. Bred in captivity, they’re torn away from their mothers when they are … Continued
This story was originally featured in the Spring 2019 edition of Animal Action. One of the most important ways that NAVS helps to end the unnecessary suffering of animals is through our funding of researchers who are working to … Continued
Federal Legislation The Kittens in Traumatic Testing Ends Now (KITTEN) Act, S 708/HR 1622, has been reintroduced in Congress to end the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) painful and deadly experiments on cats. The KITTEN Act was first introduced last … Continued
Guest blogger Ashley Velez of Cruelty-Free with Ashley V shares some of her favorite Leaping Bunny-certified products to get you ready for Spring Break. Spring Break is just around the corner! Maybe you already have vacation plans for that time off, … Continued
The public is not able to obtain information on animal use and abuse in a timely fashion, making much of the information outdated by the time it is eventually obtained. Continue reading
This week, Take Action Thursday offers support for AWA amendments to keep animals out of the hands of suspended license holders. Federal Legislation HR 1002, the Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF!) Act, tackles the problem of dog dealers whose licenses … Continued
Learn more about the work of Joost Brinks, recipient of the IFER Graduate Fellowship for Alternatives to the Use of Animals in Science. Continue reading
When NAVS was founded 90 years ago, one of the first issues on our agenda was exposing the cruelty of using animals for dissection. Over the years, dissection has remained an important issue for NAVS. From the early days … Continued
A collaboration between L’Oreal, the biotech company Hesperos and the University of Central Florida has resulted in the development of an important research tool that could reduce the reliance on animal models for the testing of drugs and cosmetics. Continue reading
