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"Bottomless" Issues: Whistleblower’s Account of OHSU’s Labs
Guest Author: A Former OHSU Husbandry Staff Member, March 6, 2025
A former Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) husbandry staff member exposes their experiences in the school's animal research facilities.
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Your Rescue Update
The Rise for Animals Team, March 10, 2020
On November 23, 2019, our Animal Rescue Team launched its latest mission—liberate and rehome dogs tortured in cruel medical experiments a university in Mexico.
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Three Monkeys Die at a Lab Due to Negligence
The Rise for Animals Team, January 29, 2020
We’ve uncovered that in 2019 three monkeys died of dehydration and a fourth suffered due to staff negligence at a South Carolina lab called Alpha Genesis.
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Dogs in Labs Never Get Exercise
Amy Meyer, January 22, 2020
Experiments on animals in labs are truly horrifying—but the horror doesn’t stop there.
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What Happened to Monkey “NM13”?
Nathan Herschler, January 17, 2020
Festering wound, extreme hair loss, and filthy cages — You can stop the horrific mistreatment of primates at Emory University.
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“Something Is Very Wrong at Lovelace”
Amy Meyer, January 3, 2020
Appalling neglect at Lovelace Institute kills monkeys: Tell the USDA to issue the maximum penalty.
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Best of 2019!
The Rise for Animals Team, December 30, 2019
As 2019 comes to an end we are taking a look back at some of our most popular posts.
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Dear Animals Scared and Alone in Labs
Nathan Herschler, December 24, 2019
As you make your New Year’s resolution, help us build upon our recent victories to save thousands of animals from needless suffering and death in the name of science.
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Look What You Made Possible in 2019
Nathan Herschler, December 24, 2019
As we approach the end of 2019, it’s time to take a step back and reflect on the amazing work we've been able to accomplish thanks to you.
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Congress to USDA: Restore Animal Abuse Records
Mike Ryan, December 20, 2019
Great news! The spending bill being signed into law contains language to help us hold animal abusers accountable.