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The Harder You Hit a Baby Pig, the More You Hurt Them
The Rise for Animals Team, February 14, 2024
Researchers learned nothing human-relevant from the torture and killing of the 16 piglets, but that was never the goal anyway.
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Birds=Animals (Just Don't Ask the Animal Research Industry)
The Rise for Animals Team, May 4, 2023
It’s 2023, and birds bred for research, teaching, testing, or experimentation are not yet included in the definition of “animal” under the Animal Welfare Act.
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Look in a Lab: The University of Washington
The Rise for Animals Team, April 24, 2023
Today, World Day for Animals in Labs, see what we’ve uncovered at UW. Then, take one minute to take action.
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IT’S TIME TO BREAK UP WITH BRAD…
The Rise for Animals Team, April 20, 2023
BRAD is a part of the animal research industry’s propaganda onslaught.
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Help Us Free the “Little Thieves”
The Rise for Animals Team, April 19, 2023
The name “ferret” is derived from the Latin word furittus, meaning “little thief” and likely referring to their “common habit of secreting away small items.” 
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Recognizing the “Others” in U.S. Research
The Rise for Animals Team, April 7, 2023
Elephants, bison, raccoons, caribou, squirrels, giraffes... these are just some of the species you might not expect to be involved in research.
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What is Pound Seizure? Is It Legal in Your State?
The Rise for Animals Team, April 4, 2023
Companion animals in your state could be at risk. Find out if pound seizure is banned in your state and if it's not, take action now.
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Victory for Primates in Labs: Judge Rules USDA Was Unlawful
The Rise for Animals Team, March 28, 2023
We took the USDA to court. A federal judge just ruled we secured an important victory for primates in labs.
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Stop Poisoning Animals
The Rise for Animals Team, March 23, 2023
Tell your Representatives that you want to protect all animals from poisoning. Support the Humane and Existing Alternatives in Research and Testing Sciences (HEART) Act!
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Demand that California companies stop testing products on animals!
CA Residents: Demand That Companies Stop Testing on Animals
The Rise for Animals Team, March 14, 2023
California Residents: Please help support a bill that would strengthen the state's commitment to moving away from animal testing.