Social Issues- Animal Rights

AAALAC
Provides rules of accreditation and position statements from the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Lab Animal Care International, “a private nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through a voluntary accreditation program.”

Altweb: Alternatives to Animal Testing
Offers links to Frequently Asked Questions, a glossary of terms, statistics, information on animal pain and distress, news, and more. From Alternatives to Animal Testing, part of Altweb, a site created “to serve as a gateway to alternatives news, information, and resources on the Internet and beyond.” Some information available in Spanish.

American Anti-Vivisection Society
Discusses alternatives to animal experiments as well as the Animal Welfare Act and the Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act, and provides action and news alerts. From the American Anti-Vivisection Society, whose mission is “to unequivocally oppose and work to end experimentation on animals and oppose all forms of cruelty to animals.”

Biomedical Research
Includes a primer for people to learn the basic facts about the use of animals in research, testing and education. The topics range from types of animals used to the funding and oversight of animal research procedures.  From the Humane Society of the United States, “the nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization.”

Foundation for Biomedical Research
Includes a discussion of achievements due to animal research, videos, and a list useful links. From the Foundation for Biomedical Research, whose mission is “to educate the public about the essential role of humane animal research in the quest for medical advancements, treatments and cures for both humans and animals.”

General Information on Animal Research
Includes a primer for people to learn the basic facts about the use of animals in research, testing and education. The topics range from the number and species of animals used in research to the funding and oversight of animal research procedures.  From the Humane Society of the United States, “the nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization.”

PETA: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Offers action alerts as well as information and factsheets on campaigns such as circuses/animals in entertainment and skins/fur. From the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, an organization “dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals.”

PETA Kids - Save Animals
Includes information on topics such as vegetarianism and animal dissection written specifically for kids. From the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, an organization “dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals.”

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Last Updated: December 7, 2011