The NAVS Sanctuary Fund has helped write happy endings for many animals throughout the years. Recently, working with Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge to save three 8-week-old pit bull puppies. When ANNA, ELSA, and OLAF, fell ill with parvo virus, requiring extensive—and … Continued
Representatives from the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently drafted a commentary that addressed the Center’s outlook on the challenges and opportunities of using alternatives in drug development, especially for regulatory … Continued
As we complete our 90th year of victories on behalf of animals, NAVS is looking toward the future of humane, human-relevant science. To that end, we are undertaking an ambitious, multi-faceted action plan aimed at dramatically furthering our mission to … Continued
NAVS is proud of the continued investment we make not only in promoting the value of humane science, but also in supporting the development of scientific approaches and models that can reduce, and we hope one day replace, the use … Continued
On this day, as we honor the mothers (and grandmothers, great-grandmothers, aunts, wives and sisters) in our lives, we think about the compassion, kindness and generosity that comes with motherhood. Pictured here are Izzy and her pups! Izzy and her … Continued
Each year, it is estimated that millions of animals are used in classroom dissection exercises. Some animals are caught in the wild and killed for this purpose. Others are bred specifically to be used as specimens. Regardless of how the … Continued
The Mother’s Day Gift Guide Here at NAVS, we understand that Mother’s Day might look a little different for most people and their families this year. During these times, giving a gift, no matter the size, has the ability to … Continued
During World Week for Animals in Laboratories, an international week of commemoration for animals in research, we are reminded of the millions of animals who are subjected to experimentation each year. Commemorating the lives of research animals, however, is the … Continued
The coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on individuals around the world, leading to over 100,000 deaths globally and threatening to take the lives of many more people. But researchers at the Wyss Institute are fighting back using human-relevant, animal-free alternatives … Continued
The coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives in many ways. As we practice social distancing and abide by rules to not congregate in large groups, many schools across the country have made the decision to cancel face-to-face classes for the … Continued
