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March 12, 2013
The Humane Society Of The United States to Honor LUSH Cosmetics with Genesis Corporate Award
The HSUS will bestow the inaugural Genesis Corporate Award on the global cosmetics company LUSH for raising awareness of animal protection issues through its ongoing commitment to creating cruelty-free products and for strenuously campaigning for animal-free testing in Europe and around the world
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October 24, 2012
Meet Derek, a Baboon Used in Research
Derek was captured in Africa and shipped to a U.S. university.
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October 24, 2012
Meet Lilly, a Rhesus Macaque Used in Research
Lilly had four babies and underwent multiple experimental surgeries.
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October 24, 2012
Meet Ishan, a Rhesus Macaque Used in Research
Ishan spent his entire life in a campus laboratory.
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September 20, 2012
The HSUS Applauds USDA Citations Against Animal Testing Facility Santa Cruz Biotechnology
The HSUS applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent filing of a formal complaint against animal research facility Santa Cruz Biotechnology after a series of Animal Welfare Act violations.
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April 20, 2012
Humane Society International and The Humane Society of the United States Applaud Major Reduction in Animal Experimentation in India
Humane Society International and The Humane Society of the United States welcome a decision by India’s Ministry of Environment and Forests to require the use of modern, non-animal tools in place of dissections and live animal experiments for biomedical education and research, with the exception of new molecular research.
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December 29, 2011
2011: Beautiful Victories for Animals in Laboratories
What do Botox, the Endangered Species Act, and biomedical research have in common? Find out about The HSUS's work to protect animals in laboratories in 2011.
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December 1, 2011
Taxpayers Join The HSUS in Urging University Laboratories to Prohibit Severe Animal Suffering
The HSUS sent letters from 26,688 members of the public to 388 federally-funded colleges and universities, urging the schools to adopt a formal policy that would protect animals in their laboratories from severe pain and distress.
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November 30, 2011
End Animal Suffering in University Experiments
Animals are suffering in campus laboratories—will you help? Take action to prohibit severe animal pain and distress at university laboratories around the country.
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August 29, 2011
Leading the Way on Alternatives to Using Animals in Experiments
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses developing alternative methods to replace animals in harmful research and testing.
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August 22, 2011
Resolution Presented at International Forum Calling on Research Institutions to Develop Animal Testing Alternatives
A resolution calling for research institutions around the world to develop and publicize strategies to replace, reduce and refine their use of animals in experimentation is being presented for endorsement to attendees at a prominent scientific conference.
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June 28, 2011
Tide Turning Against Chimpanzee Research
Simba, a chimpanzee who has been used in harmful experiments for decades, symbolizes the suffering that many endure in laboratories. Find out why researchers are now under pressure to explain why they want to continue invasive research on these majestic creatures.
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May 19, 2011
University of Kentucky Research Violations Cause Animal Suffering and Death
Amidst reports showing that University of Kentucky has violated federal animal research laws, The HSUS urges the university to adopt a policy to ensure that animals in its laboratories do not experience severe pain and distress
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April 28, 2011
Behind Closed Doors: The Human Toll of Animal Research
Former research employees describe the emotional impact of their work.
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April 28, 2011
Behind Closed Doors: Animals Suffer in University Research
The HSUS pressures taxpayer-supported university facilities to clean up their acts and set limits on animal pain and distress
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March 17, 2011
The HSUS Examines Animal Research Violations at Wake Forest University
In light of government reports showing that Wake Forest University has failed to follow minimal standards of care for animals in laboratories, The HSUS urges the university to adopt a policy to prohibit animals in its care from experiencing severe pain and distress.
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January 28, 2011
Scientists, Apply Now for Animal Alternatives Award
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2011 Russell and Burch Award, which will be given to a scientist who has made outstanding contributions to animal alternative methods in the areas of biomedical research, testing or higher education.
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January 4, 2011
The HSUS Highlights Animal Research Violations at Mount San Antonio College
With government reports showing that Mount San Antonio College has failed to follow minimal standards of care for animals in laboratories, The HSUS urges the college to adopt a policy stating that laboratory animals in its care do not experience severe, unrelieved pain and distress.
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November 10, 2010
Raising Humane Beings
Five ways to inspire kids to become animals' heroes
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April 29, 2010
The HSUS Highlights Animal Research Violations at Virginia Commonwealth University
The HSUS obtained government reports showing that Virginia Commonwealth University has violated federal standards of care for animals in laboratories.
