Ivan Pavlov who invented modern animal testing.
Sadly, the practice is still with us today. Fortunately, more and more people are awakening to suffering of dogs, cats, pigs, chimps and so many other animals.
There is a march happening in September in upstate New York that is sure to bring national attention to this issue and hopefully move New York State (and other states) to action.
To learn more — and participate — click here.
PS: Here are a few books we’ve reviewed that shed light on animal testing and those who have worked to end it:
- Defending Animals by Kendra Coulter
- Your Neighbor Kills Puppies by Tom Harris
- The Plague Dogs by Richard Adams
- The New Sentience: Reimagining Animal Poetry
- Animal History: History as If Animals Mattered
John is an award-winning author of stories, novels and plays. He is author of THE STANDING DEAD, coming in 2027. He is also author of the novels The Tourist Trail and Where Oceans Hide Their Dead and co-author of the mystery Devils Island. He is editor of Writing for Animals (also now a writing program). More at JohnYunker.com.