In my bachelors and later in medical training, I never thought much about the animals that we sacrificed in order to learn. It wasn't until years later, as a pediatrician taking care of little patients that cannot tell us what is wrong, that I have become aware of the horrible sacrifices we have made of the voiceless in the name of medicine.
I remember the days when we used to do spinal taps on infants WITHOUT a local anesthetic. We just held them down. We had just started giving local for circumcisions. I find this appalling and cannot believe I was ever a part of it. I believe that the pain of animals is the same as any living being that cannot tell us to stop, including infants.
I have been heartened to find a non-profit that is dedicated to ending this pain and suffering. It is not justified, nor is it necessary, for medicine to be taught in this way any longer. Thank God the American Anti-Vivisection society is our voice of reason and humanity.

AAVS is a dedicated and determined advocate for the abolition of animal-based experimentation, exploitation and harm.
I am pleased to support AAVS as a sustaining member.
Nancy Fortmann

Great non profit organisation really cares and works for the voiceless to stop the evil and torture they suffer

AAVS is low-key but effective, with a clear and focused mission. That is not the case with many non-profits!

AAVS is one of the best organizations looking out for animals well being and stopping the experiments on live animals and getting these poor animals out of these torture laboratories. IT IS TIME TO STOPS LIVE EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS. MOST OF WHICH THESE EXPERIMENTS HAVE NOT PRODUCED ANY CURES OR BENEFITED HUMANS.

This is the only organization that to my knowledge is working hard to educate and advocate to put an end to the cruel and unnecessary animal testing.

I carry the AAVS Leaping Bunny list of cruelty-free companies to consult whenever I am considering buying a product. AAVS is the leader in creating change in the way companies test their products, by providing efficient, feasible alternatives, such as virtual science. AAVS aims to eliminate animal testing, especially within the cosmetics industry. Its commitment to keeping animals free and safe is unprecedented. Thank you, AAVS, for your dedication to creating an animal-friendly nation.

The tears return each time I think of Rodney, the trusting dog who befriended duty-bound interns who inflicted him with painful repeated medical procedures in the name of science. I taught science and see no need to inflict this kind of pain on innocent creatures when alternative teaching models exist. I cannot imagine watching the fading trust in Rodney's eyes with each new painful practice procedure. And pigs are smarter than dogs, but they are treated evenly less humanely. Thank goodness there are folks like AAVS who speak up for the small creatures who cannot speak for themselves. For that, I will be forever grateful.

THEY DO GREAT WORK FOR ALL THE ANIMALS. SAVE THEM ALL FROM BEING USED .

The mission of this AAVS is of great importance to those who are oppressed in laboratories around the world, where rarely any public scrutiny occurs. I admire AAVS's efforts in supporting the invention of alternatives to animal testing, which besides the moral battle against this cruelty is the practical way to help end it.

The American Anti-Vivisection Society is an ethical, values-based organization helping our fellow animals. This organization recognizes that animals feel emotions, discomfort, hunger and thirst just as humans do.

It is our responsibility as humans to be stewards of living beings without voices to speak for themselves. As the great Gandhi said, "The moral greatness of a nation can be determined by how its animals are treated." Nations can be any organization or persons.

Such a great voice for animals! In this day and age, there is no reason to have animal testing/experimentation. Thank you for being their voice and bringing awareness to their plight.

I contact my D.C. Representatives weekly to stop horse soring, horse roundups, and the permitting of U.S. horses, donkeys, and mules (wild and domestic) to be taken to Canada and Mexico for slaughter.

AAVS brings awareness to the plight of animals that a lot of people have never given thought to. This practice is so horrible and unnecessary. They educate, they advocate , and they provide alternative options. They are the voice of these animals.

I love you guys! Always vigilant and aware of how to help and take action for animals.
You do great work.

Few organizations are more effective on more fronts than AAVS in educating the public and freeing animals from the horrors of vivisection. AAVS is the right organization for the discriminating donor wanting to know for sure that his/her funds are making the biggest impact. I strongly endorse AAVS!

The American Ant-Vivisection Society (AAVS) are the voice for the voiceless Animals. AAVS promotes awareness, educates the public, and stands up to corporate bullies whom are in the business of profit over compassion for all of Earth's creatures - human and non-human. AAVS is never discouraged but "we" anticipate the struggles, and a world with less suffering for the Animals translates to less suffering for all, and that is "our reward". Thank You !!!

I've been an AAVS supporter for many years. Through AAVS my children and grandchildren have learned about protecting animals and respecting animal rights. They have in turn, brought this message to schools with brief presentations of their own. They've spoken to their teachers about "Animalearn" and they even remind their parents (and neighbors!) while shopping to remember to check for products that have the "Leaping Bunny" symbol. Many of us in the family wear clothing that reminds people to acknowledge/respect animal rights and encourages people to ask about what that means. We've all decided to be a voice for the voiceless. All these actions would not have had the impact that they've had if not for AAVS and the information and education they've provided. This organization does all the right things when it comes to "being out there" in their effort to keep our fellow beings safe and happy.

The American Anti-Vivisection Society has saved the lives of thousands of animals by exposing the cruel treatment of animals that are experimented on for face creams and shampoos.

What is amazing is that these animals did not have to die. We have BETTER & MORE RELEVANT tests that can give results of the effects of cosmetics as well as medicines.

These tests are LESS EXPENSIVE and will save tax payers millions of dollars as well as the lives of millions of animas. THANK YOU AAVS.

AAVS works tirelessly to end the horrors of vivisection. The organization has been a beacon of hope for all the millions of animals suffering in laboratories around the globe. I have been a supporter of AAVS for over thirty years and have named the organization as the sole beneficiary of my estate.

Thanks for protecting the innocent and voiceless animals. The American Anti-Vivisection Society is the greatest organization having the highest moral and ethical standards.
Prevention of animal cruelty should be every civilized society's priority, and moral obligation.
Torturing animals is just as inexcusable as torturing another human being for profit or other gain and advancement in any area.