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December 23, 2022 at 3:20 PM

Season’s Greetings

A message of holiday joy for all creatures Thank you for all you do to…               Thank you For all you do to help the animals. THE BOARD AND STAFF OFTHE AMERICAN ANTI-VIVISECTION SOCIETY         Wan…

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December 14, 2022 at 5:56 PM

Sanctuary story, alternatives work, animal research probes, hoppy holiday shopping

Elon Musk company investigated, monkey smuggling, support for sanctuary animals               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS December 2022 Celebrating 40 Years of Sanctuary Support! “Companionship has brought a quality of life to Mars...tha…

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December 8, 2022 at 4:44 PM

Today’s the day! Celebrating a 40 Year Success Story

AAVS helps former ‘lab animals’ find peace on earth.               AAVS Celebrates 40 Years of Sanctuary Support We are proud and happy to highlight an important milestone today: forty years ago, December 8, 1982, AAVS awarded it…

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November 16, 2022 at 3:28 PM

Rescued beagles, animals and climate change, protection for cephalopods, rewarding sanctuary excellence

Beagles destined for labs find homes, animal welfare and climate change, and Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS November 2022 Animal Welfare and Climate Change Right now, government leaders, sc…

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November 1, 2022 at 2:33 PM

The Best Time is Now

  BUILD IT! for the chimps and your gift will be doubled!               The support received last week for our BUILD IT! appeal was amazing—thanks so much to everyone who donated! Our matching gift challenge ends soon, but there’s s…

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October 28, 2022 at 4:00 PM

We Know This Works! Save Chimps Today

Chimps in need will reach new homes with your help               Did you see our messages earlier this week about the former lab chimps who need our help? We are immensely grateful for everyone who has donated this week to our 20…

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October 26, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Not Just Any Chimp - Kareem’s Story

Your gift now will be matched! Build a bright future for all chimps               Kareem Is A Survivor Like so many chimpanzees born in research facilities, Kareem was pulled from his mother when just a few days old and raised by h…

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October 24, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Help Chimpanzees Get Out of the Lab!

Your gift DOUBLED—but only until November 30               Great news came in 2015 when the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that it would no longer fund invasive research on chimpanzees. However, a new challenge was…

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October 14, 2022 at 2:37 PM

NO reason to dissect, Senate passes FDA bill, pet cloning failings, and monkey meet-ups

Students learn with non-animal methods, pet cloning over 97% failure rate, happy monkeys in OK               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS October 2022 Study Finds Alternatives Better Than Animal Dissection A study published in The Ameri…

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September 27, 2022 at 5:47 PM

Animal welfare violations revealed, alternatives initiative, false primate data, Chimp Haven expands

USDA transparency, alternatives in FDA budget, false research data, living the chimp life!               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS September 2022 All Animal Welfare Violations Must Be Reported In a 2022 Appropriations bill, Congress or…

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September 23, 2022 at 3:50 PM

Choose Compassion over Cruelty

  Help us put the LIFE back in life science education             Dear John, Did you know that millions of animals, including cats, frogs, and pigs, are still commonly dissected in science classrooms? Help us end this outdated pra…

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August 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Congratulations!! Awards to scientists who save animal lives

ARDF funds alternatives to replace animals in biomedical research and testing               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS August 2022 AAVS’s affiliate, the Alternatives Research & Development Foundation (ARDF), is proud to announce the…

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July 22, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Air France ends primate transport, primate research failings, chimps find sanctuary

Primate transport, research, and ethics; animal perception; Sunrise Seven chimps               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS July 2022 Air France to End Primate Transport Following decades of public outrage and the suffering of hundreds of…

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June 17, 2022 at 4:29 PM

The fate of 3,000 beagles, FDA’s use of alternatives, and horsing around

Animal research breeder closes and alternatives make a difference for people and animals               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS June 2022 Animal Research Breeder to Close, Fate of 3,000 Beagles Unclear After being cited for violating …

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June 10, 2022 at 2:30 PM

The unsung heroes of animal sanctuaries

  June 10 is Animal Sanctuary Caretaker Day           Caregiver Robyn gets Crystal moving as part of her personalized exercise program.     Animal Caretaker Heroes AAVS is celebrating the important work of some very special peo…

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May 23, 2022 at 2:06 PM

Act by Tuesday – have you signed our petition for birds?

Sign the petition on the USDA’s proposed regulations to protect birds           Birds have been denied protection under the Animal Welfare Act for too long. If you have already signed our petition urging the USDA to provide birds strong protection—than…

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May 19, 2022 at 3:15 PM

Op-ed for the birds, lessons from Covid research, ‘surplus’ lab animals, children’s views of animals, meet “Queen” Negra

Op-ed supports bird protection, model for research without animals, speciesism is learned               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS May 2022 As the May 25 deadline for public comment on draft regulations approaches, the Philadelphia Inqu…

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May 6, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Say What You Think

  Please Review AAVS on Great Nonprofits               You can inspire others to support our mission and help animals by expressing your admiration for AAVS on Great Nonprofits, a website for reviewing philanthropic organizations…

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April 24, 2022 at 3:55 PM

Today and every day for animals in labs

  April 24 is World Day for Animals in Labs               Yesterday, Today, and Always It’s World Day for Animals in Laboratories! Because animal testing happens behind closed laboratory doors, many people don’t know the pain and…

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April 7, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Senators: revoke lab breeders’ license, sign petition for birds, Top-Rated Charity, denial of animal feelings

Ensure birds get strong protection, Great Nonprofits, horrific abuse at dog breeder, animal emotions               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS April 2022 It’s Not Over Yet for Birds Birds have been denied protection under the Animal Welf…

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March 29, 2022 at 2:05 PM

Not the time to let up on advocating for birds

Sign the petition on the USDA’s proposed regulations to protect birds           It’s Not Over Yet! Ensure Birds Get the Protection They Deserve     We asked you to speak up for birds. You did—and you were heard!! That’s why w…

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March 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Animal Welfare at the UN, humane science, primate trade, and monkey friends Junior and Rocky

UN recognizes importance of animal welfare in sustainability; alternatives; and monkey trade               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS March 2022 Historic UN Resolution Recognizes Animal Welfare A historic United Nations (UN) resolution…

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February 14, 2022 at 5:15 PM

To Know Them is to Love Them

  Caring for chimpanzees is a lifetime commitment for AAVS-thank you!               Happy Valentine's Day from AAVS! Ahh, Valentine's Day - symbolized by Cupid, red roses, candy hearts, boxes of chocolate, and… chimps! At this …

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February 9, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Petition to protest monkey deaths, animal-to-human transplants, gympanzee for chimpanzees

Stop primate transport, AV Magazine online, top humane science educator, ethics of animal-to-human transplants, Crystal loses 60 lbs               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS February 2022 Protest Monkey Deaths During Transport Three mo…

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January 14, 2022 at 6:57 PM

Videos tell the story of sanctuary life and Animalearn’s 2021

AAVS grants $450,000 to sanctuaries, Animalearn celebrates 2021, Quoted in Science, Happy birthday, Burrito!               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS January 2022 Over $450,000 for Animals in Sanctuaries! One of AAVS’s most rewarding p…

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January 5, 2022 at 4:30 PM

A special day just for birds

  The 20th anniversary of National Bird Day is TODAY!               Today is the 20th anniversary of National Bird Day! Birds are amazing animals deserving of love, care, and respect, and that’s why National Bird Day was created. I…

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January 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM

Are you still there?

  The time is always right to DO what is right               Dear John, Best wishes to you for a Happy New Year! Whether you are planning for 2022 or you’ve procrastinated in making charitable donations for 2021, I can relate! New…

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December 31, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Sweet faces are a reminder

If they knew, they would thank you for your kindness               MAKING THEIR LIVES BETTER Knowing that innocent animals desperately need our help is what motivates AAVS’s staff, board and members, who all work together, aiming for meaningful, …

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December 30, 2021 at 2:40 PM

So many ways to do good!

Pick your favorite - the choice is yours!               Choices for Change We can't begin to express our gratitude for your dedication to AAVS's mission. Throughout another difficult year, your advocacy and generosity have made a tremendous diffe…

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December 28, 2021 at 3:28 PM

Let’s be honest

It’s up to you           These last days of the year are traditionally the most important fundraising time for AAVS. Your decision to give—or not—can make or break certain plans for the coming year. How much can we afford to ensure that …

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December 23, 2021 at 3:20 PM

Season’s Greetings

A message of holiday joy for all creatures               Thank you For all you do to help the animals. THE BOARD AND STAFF OFTHE AMERICAN ANTI-VIVISECTION SOCIETY         Want to share the joy? Help AAVS…

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December 15, 2021 at 5:12 PM

Success! Thanks to You

You are helping to build their future!           Photo: Maude - © Center for Great Apes     Congratulations! Thanks to your overwhelming generosity, AAVS was able to not only meet, but surpass our BUILD IT! Campaign matching gi…

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December 7, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Good News and Good Deals

Holiday shopping with cruelty-free savings, animal sentience recognized in UK, alternative solutions, chimps get a break to live their best life               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS December 2021 Cruelty-Free Giveaways and Holiday…

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November 30, 2021 at 3:20 PM

A Unique Way to Help Animals in Labs

End Animal Research with Alternative Research Methods               Giving Tuesday reminds us to count our blessings and give to help those in need. And who could need your friendship more than a forgotten dog, monkey, or mouse i…

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November 24, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Thank You for Being a Friend

Grateful to you for helping animals in laboratories.           for being such a good friend to AAVS and the animals. From all of us at AAVS           CONTACT US » American Anti-Vivisection Society 801 Old York…

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November 9, 2021 at 3:28 PM

Animal research supplier shut down, Alternatives legislation explained, Meet Animalearn’s Director, Thanks for supporting Build it!

Unprecedented USDA shut down of animal supplier, Bill will advance science without animals, Nicole is interviewed, Members support Build It!               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS November 2021 Animal Research Supplier License Revoke…

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November 2, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Denise is waiting – not much time left

  Build It! for the chimps and your gift will be doubled!               YOU Make A Difference! The support received last week for our BUILD IT! appeal was amazing—thanks so much to everyone who donated! Our matching gift challenge …

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October 29, 2021 at 2:01 PM

We know this will work!

Chimps in need will reach new homes with your help           Thanks to friends like you, Mystery is heading to his new home at Center for Great Apes!     Did you see our messages earlier this week about the former lab chimps w…

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October 27, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Painful Past

Bright Future? Build It! and 2X Your Gift               We Can’t Let Her Down After a huge controversy about animal cruelty, New York University’s Laboratory for Experimental Medicine and Surgery in Primates (LEMSIP) closed in the …

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October 25, 2021 at 2:23 PM

We need to help these chimps NOW

Your gift DOUBLED—but only until November 30               Chimpanzees’ lives are still on the line—can you help them today? AAVS's 2021 BUILD IT! Campaign addresses an unprecedented challenge. California's Wildlife Waystation wa…

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October 7, 2021 at 3:15 PM

Chimps need sanctuary, challenging the gold standard, alternatives in testing and education, Wallace the Alpha

NIH must not deny sanctuary to chimpanzees and more news highlights.               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS October 2021 Tell Congress: NIH Bias Keeps Chimpanzees from Sanctuary! Despite many years of funding experiments and causing…

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September 29, 2021 at 2:31 PM

Is your purpose to help animals?

  Will you join AAVS and help end the use of animals in research, testing, and education?               Members are the ❤️ of AAVS What can one person do? We know that animals have emotions and possess unique intelligence and sensi…

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September 13, 2021 at 1:39 PM

25 years! of The Science Bank, Fighting for EU Cosmetics Ban, Virtual Learning at Med School, The Future with Organs-on-Chips, Maddie is Partial to Pigs

  Celebrating humane science education and alternatives research, and fighting for humane cosmetics               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS September 2021 Did you hear? The Science Bank Turns 25! While AAVS celebrates humane science ed…

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August 31, 2021 at 5:19 PM

There’s still time to act! Tell FDA that animal welfare matters!

  There’s still time to tell FDA that animal welfare matters in the regulation of GE animals for food.               Animal Welfare is the Main Problem with GE Did you see our message below earlier this month? We’re getting ready to send our peti…

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August 25, 2021 at 4:41 PM

Celebrate Humane Science Education! 📽

  Watch the video celebrating 25 years of The Science Bank!               The Science Bank turns 25! In 1996, AAVS's Animalearn department launched The Science Bank (TSB), a free lending library of humane education tools for stud…

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August 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should

  Tell FDA that animal welfare is issue #1 in the regulation of GE animals for food.               Animal Welfare is the Main Problem with GE Part of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) job is to ensure that the food humans …

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August 6, 2021 at 2:37 PM

Alternatives funded!, Chinchilla dealer in court, Ethics and pregnant male rats, and Visit the chimpanzees

  ARDF funds alternatives, animal research supplier repeatedly violates AWA, and rats sewn together so males can ‘give birth’               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS August 2021 Building Better Models with Alternatives AAVS affiliate, …

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August 1, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Beautiful swimmers – today is their day

  Care about animals and the environment? Check out Respect for Fish Day!               Respect for Fish Day August 1, 2021 Do you care about animals in labs? Or animals used for food? Do you care about the environment? Then you …

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July 14, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Joaquin Phoenix uses voice to help chimps

  Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara narrate A Checkered Past to help chimps who need homes               It’s World Chimpanzee Day! JULY 14 On this World Chimpanzee Day we invite you to the world premiere of A Checkered Past, a sho…

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July 12, 2021 at 2:01 PM

International impact; Morality of animal testing; Chimps on the move

  OECD utilizes computational non-animal method; WFA provides leadership; Americans doubt morality of animal testing; Lucky Six chimps will get the best care               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS July 2021 Milestone of Progress for A…

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