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Media Frames Monkey Recapture as a “Disney Movie” Ending
The Rise for Animals Team, January 28, 2025
Does the media really expect us to believe that monkeys are celebrating their return behind bars?
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We Helped Uncover a Secret USDA Policy
Frances Chrzan, May 6, 2021
A secret policy we uncovered shows the USDA doesn’t inspect every lab as required by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA).
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My Darling Ferret Bred by Marshall and Sold by Petco
Frances Chrzan, May 5, 2021
Every one of the eight ferrets Frances has ever rescued was bred by Marshall and sold by Petco. This is a tribute to Finnick (July 15, 2015–May 1, 2021).
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We Remember Mothers Tortured in Labs
Frances Chrzan, May 4, 2021
These are nine ways mothers suffer for experiments.
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Activists Pressure Petco to Cut Ties with Animal Cruelty
Amy Meyer, April 28, 2021
From coast to coast, activists protested at Petco on World Day for Animals in Labs—and they got Petco’s attention.
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Two Months with Indy
Michelle Lanzarone (Guest Author), April 24, 2021
For the first time, Indy the beagle felt loving arms and grass beneath his feet after six years of being caged and experimented upon.
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Meet Activists Working to Save Monkeys in ASU’s Labs
The Rise for Animals Team, April 22, 2021
Andrea Vee and Chandra Fuller, activists in the animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere—Phoenix, are committed to ending the use of animals in the university’s lab.
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Sophie the cat with visible hair loss at Riner & Associates
Save Sophie the Cat Before It’s Too Late
The Rise for Animals Team, April 22, 2021
At least 20 animals have not received urgently needed veterinary care from Riner & Associates since 2014.
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New Bill Would Help Dogs and Cats Used in Research in NY
Frances Chrzan, April 14, 2021
New York’s Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal continues to push for animal protection.
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Good News! Dogs and Cats Get a Chance at Loving Homes in VA
Frances Chrzan, April 13, 2021
Virginia has passed a law to ensure more animals are given loving homes after they are used in research.