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European Union Moves Closer to Ending Chemical Tests on Animals
The European Commission has published its “roadmap towards phasing out animal testing for chemical safety assessments,” signaling a clear shift…
The Green Green Grass of Home
Little Fivla was unexpectedly standing by the gate this morning when I went back in to collect the buckets. The…
EPA Expands List of Methods That Spare Animals From Deadly Chemical Testing
There’s a list of reasons to celebrate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s work to replace tests on animals with…
Dog Left for Dead After Being Hit by a Car Finally Finds His Happy Ending
Every day, countless stray animals struggle to survive without food, shelter, or anyone looking out for them. For one dog…
Rescuers Race Across the Water to Save Dog Swept Into the Ocean
A peaceful afternoon along the coastline suddenly turned into a tense rescue mission when a dog was swept from the…