Animals in research may seem like a one-off for shelters, but these animals are in your community and both shelters and animal advocates can play a role in helping them.
Resources and Articles
From the Magazine
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November 1, 2008
Still Not Making the Grade
The decades-old battle continues against Class B dealers, the for-profit middlemen who sell shelter animals to research'and are notorious for treating them inhumanely.
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September 1, 2006
Student Choice in Your State: A Lobbying Guide
"Student Choice in Your State," a brochure published by The Humane Society of the United States, gives advice on lobbying for legislation that permits students to learn about biology without harming or killing animals.
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May 1, 2006
Documentary Exposes Animal Abuse
A documentary called Dealing Dogs, which premiered in February 2006, shines a spotlight on the plight of the animals suffering in the system of Class B dealers.
Policies
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Statement on Companion Animals: Pound Seizure
The HSUS's statement on the use of shelter animals for research.
Programs
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Ethical Concerns Related to the Transfer of Animals to Veterinary Schools
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association addresses ethical concerns about the transfer of live and euthanized shelter animals to veterinary and veterinary technician schools.
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The Use of Euthanized Shelter Animals in Research
This Q&A addresses the conditions under which euthanized animals can be transfered to educational and research institutions.
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Pets Used in Experiments
Information from The HSUS about animals used in research experiments.
