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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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June 16, 2021 at 4:44 PM

Chimp friend Joaquin Phoenix, Bleeding horseshoe crabs, Alternatives and Covid treatment, Animal testing in the EU

  Chimp friend Joaquin Phoenix, cashing in on bleeding horseshoe crabs, alternatives for Covid               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS June 2021 Cashing in on Bleeding Horseshoe Crabs Charles River Laboratories, a lab supply and contra…

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June 11, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Nobody Does It Better

  Today is Animal Sanctuary Caregiver Day!               Today AAVS observes the fifth annual Animal Sanctuary Caregiver Day, which honors the extraordinary people performing important and demanding work looking after thousands o…

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May 19, 2021 at 4:34 PM

Thanks for helping GE animals, Monkey-human chimeras, Spanish lab cruelty, Popi turns 50!

  Stopping deregulation of GE animals, unnecessary animal-human hybrids, animal abuse at testing lab               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS May 2021 Your Action Makes a Differenceand is appreciated! In an effort to prevent the U.S. De…

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May 7, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Deadline is midnight! Stop USDA's disregard for animal welfare

  Animals will suffer if USDA is allowed to de-regulate the use of GE animals for food.               Stop USDA’s Disregard for Animal Welfare! Deadline is May 7! USDA is trying to take away the oversight authority of the Food &a…

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May 6, 2021 at 11:58 PM

Urgent! Stop USDA’s Giant Giveaway to Ag Industry

  Animals will suffer if USDA is allowed to de-regulate the use of GE animals for food.               Stop USDA’s Disregard for Animal Welfare! Deadline is May 7! USDA is trying to take away the oversight authority of the Food &a…

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April 24, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Do you know today is World Day for Animals in Labs?

  Help Animals Today!               It’s World Day for Animals in Labs! Do you know that as many as 110 million mice and rats will die in U.S. laboratories this year? Many people don’t, because animals in labs suffer unseen. That…

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April 20, 2021 at 4:08 PM

Help make AAVS a top-rated charity

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

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April 6, 2021 at 4:43 PM

AAVS turns 138; EU ban tested; Cancer drug—without animals; Scrappy Chimpanzee strikes a pose

  183 years of animal advocacy, cruelty-free cosmetics threatened, cancer drug without animals.               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS April 2021 138 Years and Still Going Strong! Today, AAVS celebrates 138 years of advocating for ani…

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March 23, 2021 at 1:56 PM

Looking for a few good humans

  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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February 13, 2021 at 5:00 PM

We knew them before they were stars

  See them in “Meet The Chimps” on Nat Geo TV               Happy Valentine's Day from AAVS! Valentine’s Day is our favorite holiday at AAVS because of… chimps! Every year at this time, we send a grant to the Chimp Haven sanctua…

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February 5, 2021 at 5:18 PM

Elon Musk funds neuro research, EPA spares animals, Cruelty-free shopping, Peppy gibbon turns 42!

  Monkeys with neural implants trained to perform video tasks and their suffering is ignored               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS February 2021 Elon Musk, Neuro Research is No Game! The richest man in the world has been funding a co…

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January 15, 2021 at 7:15 PM

The Numbers are Staggering

  Over 110 Million Rats and Mice Used in U.S. Labs?               Over 110 Million Rats and Mice Used in U.S. Labs? A new study estimates that over 110 million rats and mice are used annually in U.S. labs, a number much higher th…

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January 5, 2021 at 3:01 PM

National Bird Day, VA and alternatives, GE pig approved, Rocket into 2021

  National Bird Day is a great time to celebrate birds and share ways that we can help them.               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS January 2021 January 5 is National Bird Day! Birds are amazing animals, and National Bird Day was crea…

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January 1, 2021 at 12:01 AM

Planner or Procrastinator or both?

  Laying the groundwork for 2021 or catching up at the end of the year?               Dear John, Best wishes to you for a Happy New Year! Whether you are planning for 2021 or you’ve procrastinated in making charitable donations for…

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December 31, 2020 at 3:01 PM

It Begins Now

  You can help get animals off to a good start in 2021.               Dear John, This past year presented challenges to everyone, but I want you to know that AAVS never lost our focus or sense of urgency working on our mission to en…

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December 30, 2020 at 3:01 PM

What It’s All About

  Someone wants to thank you for your kindness to animals               What It’s All About When days were dark this past year, we drew inspiration and resolve from the certain knowledge that innocent animals needed us. We didn’t miss a beat—our …

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December 28, 2020 at 3:00 PM

What Matters to You?

  You can choose how to help animals with a special year-end gift               What Matters to You? We can't thank you enough for your unwavering commitment to AAVS's mission. Throughout a difficult year, your advocacy and generosity has made a …

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December 23, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Our Wish for You

  This little birdie has a holiday message               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 18, 2020 at 4:00 PM

AAVS Steps Up!

  Sanctuaries receive generous grants to care for animals               Better Lives Because of YOU! Can you imagine caring for hundreds of animals who have been released from research and testing labs where they have suffered so…

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December 7, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Cruelty-free Giveaway, Army uses alternatives, Animal testing in the EU + Thank You!

  Good news: Giving Tuesday-Wow!, Cruelty-free for the holidays, Army uses alternative to study COVID, Companies oppose animal testing in EU               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS December 2020 Cruelty-Free Giveaway Plus Holiday Savin…

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December 1, 2020 at 3:31 PM

A New Twist for Your List – Gifts for Good

  How about a holiday gift that benefits animals in labs?               GIFT GIVING TUESDAY It has been a very challenging year for everyone—both humans and animals alike. So many of us have been coping with separation from loved…

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November 5, 2020 at 4:10 PM

Progress! EPA, FDA, NIH on Non-Animal Methods; Ice Storm affects monkeys

  Federal agencies implement plans to utilize non-animal methods for chemical testing and disease research               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS November 2020 Government Agencies Get Serious About Non-Animal Methods The government is…

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October 28, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Time-sensitive: 24 hours to help birds

  Today's the last day to sign our petition to protect birds!               Help Birds   Get the Legal Protection They Deserve Deadline: 12 noon (eastern) October 29 Countless numbers of birds have already suffered and died becaus…

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October 27, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Time Is A Luxury They Don’t Have

  And your gift can still be doubled to help them               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 ends soo…

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October 23, 2020 at 4:01 PM

No Chimp Left Behind

  They need our help to reach new homes               Did you see our messages earlier this week about the former lab chimps who need help? We are enormously grateful for everyone who has donated this week to our BUILD IT! Campaign…

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October 21, 2020 at 2:01 PM

A bit of Mystery

  2X Your Gift to Build It! for Chimps!               We Won’t Let Him Down When the notorious Laboratory for Experimental Medicine and Surgery in Primates closed in 1997, and then started transferring animals to yet another horrib…

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October 6, 2020 at 2:54 PM

World Animal Day, birds need protection, funding for non-animal models, chimps on Disney+

  Inspire others on World Day for Animals, know more about birds used in research, and check out Meet The Chimps!               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS October 2020 World Animal Day A day to inspire compassion for all animals, World …

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September 8, 2020 at 3:06 PM

Take Action for birds, Cosmetics in China, ICCVAM turns 20, and parrot pair Sly and Jackie

  Will you speak out on behalf of birds by demanding that USDA enact strong regulations?               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS September 2020 Demand Strong Protections for Birds Under the Animal Welfare Act For 50 years, countless …

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August 26, 2020 at 6:01 PM

B2S 2020 = A brighter future for animals in education

  Animalearn can help students and educators during challenging times               PROBLEM: Sacrificing animals for education is unnecessary, wasteful, and costly. SOLUTION: Alternatives are humane, effective, reusable, cost eff…

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July 30, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Be a Friend to Fish

  Respect for Fish Day               The first annual Respect for Fish Day is this Saturday! There is increasing awareness that fish are intelligent, sentient beings who have the capacity to feel pain and to suffer. Despite that …

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July 14, 2020 at 4:20 PM

32 Chimpanzees Must be Moved – Can You Help?

  Please Review AAVS on Great Nonprofits               While AAVS celebrates chimpanzees all year long, July 14 is a day to raise awareness about these amazing animals and to help chimps in need. That’s why we’re contacting you t…

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July 8, 2020 at 5:33 PM

You Can Inspire Others

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

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July 2, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Birds, Covid-19 research, dissection alternatives, and chimp friends

  This is big news from last week, and we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss it!               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS July 2020 Our Friends the Birds and the Protection They Deserve We're still celebrating our legal win at the end…

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June 26, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Animalearn: No One Needs to Dissect

  Over the past several months, Animalearn has been working to help               Over the past several months, Animalearn has been working to help ensure that science educators at all learning levels have access to valuable reso…

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June 23, 2020 at 5:15 PM

Spreading Kindness

  AAVS Members exclusive               Spreading Kindness From Home No matter where you are, there’s always something you can do to make the world a better place for animals. Recently delivered to AAVS members, our latest Activate for Animals ne…

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June 12, 2020 at 5:54 PM

Meals. Medicine. Enrichment. Love.

  Animal Sanctuary Caregiver Day               AAVS is celebrating the work of some very special people for Animal Sanctuary Caregiver Day! Lately, we've been loving how sanctuaries are featuring their dedicated personnel in pict…

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June 10, 2020 at 2:31 PM

RE: Victory! AAVS forces USDA to protect birds

  This is big news from last week, and we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss it!               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS June 2020 Special Edition This is big news from last week, and we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss it! Due t…

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June 3, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Victory! AAVS forces USDA to protect birds

  USDA to complete rulemaking to protect birds               USDA to Regulate BirdsAfter 16 Year Delay As a result of a lawsuit brought by AAVS and the Avian Welfare Coalition, a court order requires USDA to complete rulemaking t…

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May 5, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Extraordinary People Care for Animals

  Celebrate and give today               Support Essential Sanctuary Workers #GIVINGTUESDAYNOW The wonderful people who care for animals in sanctuaries can’t stay safe at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The animals need them, …

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May 1, 2020 at 3:50 PM

Non-animal Methods Now, No Monkey Imports, Jane Goodall’s Latest

  Action + News from AAVS               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS May 2020 A group of researchers in Canada are working together to create a model made of human cells that they hope will eventually lead to a treatment for COVID-19…

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April 24, 2020 at 4:22 PM

World Day for Animals in Labs

  Help Animals Today!               Today is World Day for Animals in Labs! It’s a time to remember the millions of animals who are held in laboratories and raise awareness about their use in research, testing, and education. Let…

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April 21, 2020 at 2:14 PM

Two Major Milestones for Animals

  Animalearn turns 30, Earth Day turns 50               April 22, 1970 catalyzed the modern environmental movement when Earth Day was first observed. For 50 years, concerned activists worldwide have been working to protect the p…

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April 15, 2020 at 6:03 PM

The Animals Still Need Our Help

  Please continue to support AAVS’s work without donating               We sincerely hope that you, your family, your friends, and your companion animals are all safe and healthy at this difficult time. All of us here at AAVS are working remotely…

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April 10, 2020 at 5:05 PM

It's a Matter of Time

  Alternatives Benefit Everyone               Proud to Support Alternative Methods YOU wouldn’t want to be used as a ‘guinea pig’ for painful, invasive research. Neither does an actual, live guinea pig. Animals don’t volunteer t…

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April 3, 2020 at 7:28 PM

Dissection Alternatives take off; Animal labs kill mice; Sanctuaries protect residents

  Action + News from AAVS               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS April 2020 Dear John, The American Anti-Vivisection Society was founded in 1883, and we just held our 137th Annual Meeting. Thanks to the strength of our convictions a…

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March 3, 2020 at 3:28 PM

Records restored, Teen frog advocate, NIH falls short

  Action + News from AAVS               NEWS HIGHLIGHTS March 2020 More Action Needed for Meaningful Transparency USDA has reposted animal welfare reports from inspections at regulated facilities, which had been removed …

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February 27, 2020 at 6:45 PM

Hot Topics 2019-2020

  AAVS Members exclusive               2019 Rewind, Expectations for 2020 Did you see our message earlier this week about becoming a member of AAVS? If you responded, thank you! Members have benefits! For example, members received our exclusive…

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