We're an animal rights 501(C)(3) organization on a mission to end animal experimentation. We expose cruelty in labs, save animals, mobilize support, get laws passed, and advocate for ethical, effective research that's better for all. riseforanimals.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mlvvkvbtmc2zThis Week in Animal Research News: —How animal researchers envision 2050 —FDA Modernization Act 3.0 advances —CDC monkeys may go to sanctuary —The Ridglan Farms beagle rescue fuels policy pressure —And more: https://riseforanimals.org/news/news-may-15-2026/ #animalrights #animalprotection #endanimallabs15 May 2026 17:52 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvvkvbtmc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mlqxsun77224Even as public pressure against animal experimentation grows, the industry is planning for decades more of it. A recent webinar revealed a vision for 2050 built on more engineered animals, expanded species use, and continued exploitation. DETAILS: riseforanimals.org/news/2050/ #animalrights https://riseforanimals.org/news/2050/13 May 2026 18:49 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqxsun77224https://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mle4vzdbcs2hCheck out this great chat between Lindsey Soffes, Head of Programs at Rise for Animals, and @ourhenhouse.org! Listen now to learn about the realities of animal experimentation—and the growing movement to end it: https://riseforanimals.org/news/podcast-our-hen-house/ #animalrights #animalliberation #animalprotection08 May 2026 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mle4vzdbcs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mle2orgi4s2hThis Week in Animal Research News: —New podcast on ending animal experimentation —Freedom for 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms —Monkeys injured at UC Davis —OHSU sanctuary talks continue —And more: https://riseforanimals.org/news/news-may-8-2026/ #animalresearch #animalrights #animalprotection #stopanimaltesting08 May 2026 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mle2orgi4s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3ml6yodr4j22dStatement from Rise for Animals: On Freedom for 1,500 Dogs Trapped at Ridglan Farms https://riseforanimals.org/news/statement-2026-05-05/06 May 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6yodr4j22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3ml6xue3pm22bAlternatives are the answer! Check out how the newest non-animal methods (NAMs) are transforming cancer-fighting drugs, STI treatments, lung disease research, cardiotoxicity testing, and more: https://riseforanimals.org/news/sci-news-apr-2026 #ethicalscience #betterscience #NAMs #humanrelevantscience #animalrights https://riseforanimals.org/news/sci-news-apr-2026/06 May 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6xue3pm22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3ml2kiax4ac2gA hummingbird belongs outside among flowers—not in a laboratory cage, killed by a harness. But at @ucriverside.bsky.social: “one hummingbird…died after becoming entangled” and another “was found on the ground with his bill stuck in the neck loop.”04 May 2026 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2kiax4ac2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mksnppbkls2kThis Week in Animal Research News: —Ridglan Farms sells 1,500 beagles to rescue groups —Maryland becomes a national model for animal-free testing —Coalition launches to prevent closure of Oregon primate lab —More: https://riseforanimals.org/news/news-may-1-2026 #animalrights #stopanimaltesting #endanimallabs01 May 2026 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksnppbkls2khttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mkqxf7eyy22zThe SPARE Act aims to prohibit biomedical, cosmetic, toxicity, and psychological testing on animals in federally-funded labs. Urge your members of Congress to support this bill now! SEND YOUR LETTER: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/spare-act #animalrights #animaladvocacy #animaladvocacyday https://actionnetwork.org/letters/spare-act?_ga=2.255288778.350663126.1777573290-299761397.1772551060&_gac=1.83737060.1773937345.Cj0KCQjw9-PNBhDfARIsABHN6-3VFtssu3eA-y-_nUqlPMyYO8goleWMcwhiXLx8z3tXhhR9-BOncrwaAvWdEALw_wcB01 May 2026 01:16 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqxf7eyy22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mko3ddn7zs2nWhen rescuing dogs triggers an investigation—but harming them doesn’t—the system isn’t broken. It’s working exactly as designed. Rise for Animals is featured in this piece, reflecting our ongoing work to bring transparency to an industry that prefers secrecy. https://medium.com/@redpandaspirit/the-beagles-were-the-victims-so-why-is-the-fbi-investigating-the-people-who-tried-to-save-them-d8c07703081a29 Apr 2026 21:49 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mko3ddn7zs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mklcz5tcnk2tThe animal research industry depends on silence. Conversations like this help break it. Join Our Hen House this Friday for a live interview with Lindsey Soffes, Head of Programs at Rise for Animals. [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Apr 2026 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklcz5tcnk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mklaephabk2aCongress is poised to advance H.R. 7567, a bill that would override state animal protections, revive support for fur farming, and further entrench the animal industrial complex. This would be devastating for animals. Learn more and take action: https://riseforanimals.org/news/reject-hr7567/28 Apr 2026 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklaephabk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mkaw25eqs22jThe Latest Animal Research News: —Beagle rescuers blocked with militarized force —6 times animal testing failed—and human-based science prevailed —FDA’s shift away from animal research —Lawsuit challenges cruelty-free status of haircare brand —More: https://riseforanimals.org/news/news-apr-24-2026 #animalrights24 Apr 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkaw25eqs22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mk6xhcy4dk2lHuman-based science avoids animal suffering and produces better, more reliable results for people. This World Day for Animals in Laboratories, see six examples that expose the reality of animal research: https://riseforanimals.org/news/nams-outperform/ #animalrights #stopanimaltesting #antivivisection #NAMs23 Apr 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6xhcy4dk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mjzwowlrwc2lA second rescue attempt for beagles at Ridglan Farms faced militarized force: tear gas, rubber bullets, and arrests blocked animal advocates from reaching a single dog. The force used to stop them reveals the animal research industry's power base may be weakening: https://riseforanimals.org/news/ridglan-farms-rescue-221 Apr 2026 21:33 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzwowlrwc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mjpgivppwk2oThis Week in Animal Research News: —Primate labs rebrand but continue monkey experiments —Animal research industry spokesperson compares animal labs to daycares —2,000-dog rescue planned at Ridglan Farms —NIH invests $150M in alternatives —And more: https://riseforanimals.org/news/news-apr-17-2026/ #animalrights17 Apr 2026 17:16 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpgivppwk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mjnbtfnsps27Two National Primate Research Centers have dropped “primate” from their names. But they haven’t stopped experimenting on monkeys. This is a rebrand—not reform. Here’s why the name changes are about managing public perception: https://riseforanimals.org/news/nprcs-rebrand/ #stopanimaltesting #animalrights16 Apr 2026 20:48 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjnbtfnsps27https://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mjk7e4dbac2tThe animal research industry is in damage-control mode. One of its most vocal defenders is attacking advocates for exposing what government records already document—and even compares animal laboratories to daycare centers. FULL STORY: https://riseforanimals.org/news/industry-damage-control #animalrights #endanimallabs15 Apr 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjk7e4dbac2thttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mj5ljy6jic2rThis Week in Animal Research News: —Newborn macaque discarded in cooler at UW —Forced breeding of female monkeys —Critical violations at Envigo, 72 rabbits dead —Retired racehorses abused in experiments —And more: https://riseforanimals.org/news/news-apr-10-2026 #animalrights #stopanimaltesting #endanimallabs10 Apr 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5ljy6jic2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mj3eyvti5c2xUniversity of Washington staff presumed a newborn monkey dead, shut the infant inside a cooler, and found the baby breathing an hour later. As UW prepares for AAALAC accreditation renewal, an urgent question looms: what—or whom—does “oversight” actually protect? https://riseforanimals.org/news/uw-aaalac/09 Apr 2026 17:56 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3eyvti5c2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3miyrjeooik2fThe war on female bodies doesn’t stop at the species line. Female monkeys in U.S. labs are forced into breeding and pregnancy experiments under “timed mating.” Animal liberation is a feminist fight. Read more: https://riseforanimals.org/news/war-on-female-bodies/ #animalrights #feminism #intersectionality08 Apr 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyrjeooik2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3miyhmmtmzk2rWe’re proud to share that Lindsey Soffes, our Head of Programs, will be speaking at The Animal & Vegan Advocacy Summit Canada 2026! ONE FIGHT: Research Animals Are Farmed Animals May 23, 2026 at 10:40–11:00 AM Breakout 1: Grand East (1/4) #animalrights #animaladvocacy #avacanada202608 Apr 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyhmmtmzk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mim6tlks722wThe Latest Animal Research News: —Days after beagle rescue, Ridglan peddles dogs at ToxExpo; —New UW primate lab footage; —Electroshock fear experiments on mice; —FL monkey importer charged after monkey dumped alive at Miami waste facility; —And more: https://riseforanimals.org/news/news-apr-3-2026 #animalrights03 Apr 2026 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mim6tlks722whttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mikapvkqcc2eThe public needs to see what’s happening inside the University of Washington's primate lab. We obtained new records showing invasive procedures, implanted devices, and babies confined in barren cages. This is animal experimentation. It’s happening right now. You're paying for it.02 Apr 2026 22:24 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mikapvkqcc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mik5h7hcjs2e🐾 It’s #NationalFerretDay. Ferrets are playful, intelligent, endlessly curious animals—and they're still used in laboratory experiments. Today, celebrate them by seeing them for who they are: not research tools, but individuals. Read our Species Spotlight: riseforanimals.org/news/ferrets https://riseforanimals.org/news/ferrets02 Apr 2026 21:26 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mik5h7hcjs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3mijvfelroc2gExplore all the latest news in human-centric, non-animal science from the last month: —3D-printed beating hearts; —Human liver organoids; —Nonsentient organ sacks; —And more: riseforanimals.org/news/sci-news-mar-2026/ #alternatives #nams #betterscience #ethicalscience #animalrights #endanimallabs https://riseforanimals.org/news/sci-news-mar-2026/02 Apr 2026 19:02 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijvfelroc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/riseforanimals.bsky.social/post/3miervq2xvc2zDays after animal advocates entered Ridglan Farms and liberated beagles from their cages, Ridglan traveled to the 2026 ToxExpo to sell the dogs still trapped inside its walls. FULL STORY: riseforanimals.org/news/ridglan-toxexpo #animalrights #stopanimaltesting #endanimallabs #animalrescue https://riseforanimals.org/news/ridglan-toxexpo31 Mar 2026 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:oj5cldv6zf2ftyi3432igbm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3miervq2xvc2z