pictured: laboratory survivor, Isaac
Animals in Laboratories
Of all the ways we use and abuse animals in our society, vivisection—experimenting on living animals—is among the darkest. Estimates show over 100 million animals are killed in U.S. laboratories in outdated, unreliable, cruelty biomedical research as well as for household products including cleaning supplies, beauty supplies, gardening supplies, and more.
Did you know over 40,000 beagles (and millions of other animals) are killed each year in the U.S. alone in painful experiments for the products people buy for their homes? Beagles are the victim of choice because they are gentle and not likely to bite. This testing is not required by law. It is unreliable, barbaric, and unnecessary.
Meet Isaac (above), a vivisection survivor. Before his rescue by one of our PRS managers in 2013, he endured nearly five years as a living, breathing test tube in painful experiments. After making it out alive, he was sold to a veterinary school to practice surgical procedures. For years, he suffered from lingering PTSD and multiple medical issues, including seizures, after years of abuse. While he passed away in 2024, we hope his memory stands as a reminder and a plea to every to please, live cruelty-free.
Check out these links to find products that aren’t tested on animals.
Leaping Bunny—Compassionate Shopping Guide
Cruelty-Free Kitty—Brands to Support, Brands to Avoid
Smart Phone App—Scan Products to see if they are Cruelty-Free