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Angell Animal Medical Centers – Boston

350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130
(617) 522-7282
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Angell West

293 Second Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 902-8400
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(339) 970-0790
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Angell at Essex

565 Maple Street, Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 304-4648
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Animal Care and Adoption Centers – Boston

350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130
(617) 522-5055
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Animal Care and Adoption Centers – Cape Cod

1577 Falmouth Road, Centerville, MA 02632
(508) 775-0940
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Animal Care and Adoption Centers – Nevins Farm

400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 687-7453
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Animal Care and Adoption Centers – Northeast Animal Shelter

347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-9888
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Animals Used in Science

Worldwide, an estimated 192.1 million animals are used every year for scientific purposes. Some animals used in science are protected by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), which means their use must meet certain (minimal) welfare standards and their numbers are tracked, such as where they are used, how many are used, and what they are used for. Animals including dogs, cats, and primates, for example, are covered by the AWA. 

However, the overwhelming majority of animals used in science — somewhere between 95 and 99% — are not protected. Of these unprotected animals, nearly all are mice or rats. Because these animals are not regulated, we do not have solid data for mice and rats, not even the number used. Nonetheless, by extrapolation, one scientist estimated that around 111.5 million rats and mice are used annually in medical research in the United States. In terms of animals that are covered by the AWA, Massachusetts leads the country at nearly 85,000 animals.

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Alternatives to Testing on Animals

Alternatives to Testing on Animals

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Help us protect animals from testing!

Ask your legislators to support S. 1424/H. 850: An Act concerning the use of animals in product testing, legislation that promotes humane cosmetics and product testing.

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Legislation to Help Animals Used in Product Testing

An Act protecting research animals - PASSED!

An Act protecting research animals - PASSED!

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An Act promoting humane cosmetics and other household products

An Act promoting humane cosmetics and other household products

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Product Safety Testing

Product Safety Testing

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Chimps and Research

Chimps and Research

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Genetic Engineering

Genetic Engineering

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Leaping Bunny Program

Leaping Bunny Program

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Animals in Education

Animals in Education

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Cruelty-Free Labeling

Cruelty-Free Labeling

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