Here we are—New Year’s Eve. The last day of what has, in many ways, felt like the longest year ever. But while 2020 certainly has had more than its share of challenges, it has brought with it some exciting movement … Continued
What kind of world do you want for animals? As we approach the holiday season, we have an opportunity—and a choice—before us. We can allow countless animals to awaken each morning to a nightmare filled with narrow cages, cold concrete … Continued
Over the past few days, you’ve heard from many different people, each of whom has their own special reason for supporting the National Anti-Vivisection Society and for asking that you do the same. Today, I’d like to tell you my … Continued
As a researcher studying the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease, I understand the urgent need to advance the development of new, non-animal research methods. Although animal models have long been used to study Alzheimer’s, this use of animals has … Continued
I’d like to introduce you to a friend of mine. Her name is Bella, and she is a 17-year-old vervet monkey. Bella lived as a pet monkey and her owners decided to make the right decision and send her to … Continued
Many years ago, I read about an animal researcher who was conducting brutal and invasive eye movement experiments on rhesus monkeys for hours every day. It was one of the most horrible things I had ever read. The pain and … Continued
As a member of the entertainment community and animal advocate, I was delighted, earlier this year, to meet the “small but mighty” team at the National Anti-Vivisection Society. It quickly became clear to me how immense and impactful the scope … Continued
