Testing on Animals & Wildlife

For decades, one of the world’s most beloved dog breeds has been at the center of a cruel industry. Gentle, trusting, and affectionate, beagles are prized companions in homes across the globe. Tragically, those very same qualities have made them the preferred choice for laboratories conducting animal experiments. According to animal rights organizations such as […]

The use of animals in scientific research and testing has long been a topic of debate, with growing awareness around ethical treatment, scientific accuracy, and economic efficiency driving change. Across laboratories worldwide, animals—from mice and monkeys to zebrafish—have historically been subjected to experiments that can cause pain, psychological distress, or even death. Today, the conversation

A Turning Point in the Fight Against Animal Cruelty The University of Washington (UW) has suspended the monkey experiments of Michele Basso, the former director of the university’s Washington National Primate Research Center. For years, animal advocates, scientists, and watchdog groups have sounded the alarm about Basso’s disturbing record of cruelty, and this suspension marks

In a monumental triumph for animal welfare and ethical science, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has successfully campaigned to close down Dr. Agnès Lacreuse’s laboratory at the University of Massachusetts–Amherst (UMass). This victory marks the end of more than a decade of cruel and often deadly experiments on marmosets, tiny, intelligent

Every year, across research facilities in the United States, thousands of cats are locked inside laboratories, stripped of the comfort of home, and subjected to tests that inflict unimaginable physical and emotional pain. While most people see cats as family members—creatures who curl up beside us, purr when content, and hide when scared—many of these

In what can only be described as a pivotal breakthrough for both ethics and science, the United States is making meaningful progress toward ending the cruel and outdated practice of animal testing. From federal agencies to research labs, the momentum is clear: the future of medicine and innovation does not need to be built on

At Sustainable Action Now, we believe in taking action for a better, more compassionate world. One area where change is urgently needed is the practice of animal testing. The brutal truth is that millions of animals, like Bo and Docker, are suffering in laboratories worldwide, forced to endure pain, distress, and eventual death for experiments

At Sustainable Action Now, we believe that real change happens when awareness meets action—and this week, we’re witnessing a glimmer of victory in the fight to protect animals used in cruel and outdated laboratory experiments. For years, activists, scientists, and animal advocacy organizations like PETA have been sounding the alarm about the horrific research conducted