How to Support Animal Testing
A whirlwind of controversy surrounds the concept of using animals for medical testing. While some believe animal testing falls under the category of animal cruelty, others feel it is a necessary step for making crucial scientific advancements. Organizations that campaign for the humane use of animal testing offer a variety of ways for supporters to become involved. Whether you simply want to become more educated about the topic or you want to pursue a career in the field, there's a place for you to get plugged in.
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Read about it. Many organizations designed to support animal testing have websites and blogs where you can learn information, follow campaigns and read about their appearances in the media. Staying up to date on the facts will help you know when events are happening and equip you to answer questions from others.
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Attend a campaign event. Take any opportunities you have to march or gather with other people who support animal testing. The bigger the numbers, the bigger the impression the event will make.
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Sign a petition. Petitions are available at the websites of many animal testing organizations. Or, consider starting your own petition to present to your area's government officials.
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Give financially. Almost all animal testing organizations accept financial donations through their websites.
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Host a speaker. Invite someone from a local organization to speak at your school or community event about the benefits of animal testing. Invite any friends or family members who might be interested in learning more.
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Write an article about your experience. The Animal Research website welcomes doctors and scientists to submit scholarly articles regarding animal research.
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Provide others with information. The Foundation for Biomedical Research offers brochures for purchase on its website. Carry a few of these brochures with you and hand them out anytime you meet someone with questions about animal research. Or display them alongside a science project or other presentation where you will have the opportunity to talk with others about the topic.
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Volunteer for a local animal testing support organization. Even if you don't have research experience, many groups welcome individuals who simply wish to help with organizational and administrative tasks. If your interest in supporting animal testing continues, consider pursuing it as a career.
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The oppostion to animal testing is part of a larger movement which is opposed to eating meat, the ritual slaughter of aniimals for food, zoos, etc.They demand rights for animals similar to human rights. It is a religion - a form of amimal worship. It appears to be replacing christianity as the dominant religion in Europe.
