Beautiful pictures of rescued lab animals

[Catherine]

"A common misconception about animals after testing is that they can simply be released into the wild or adopted. For a variety of reasons, this would be far less humane than killing the animals. For instance, there are strict laws and regulations controlling the release of animals into the wild. When it comes to the idea of adoption, animals used for testing would not be able to cope with the home environment. Most animals used for testing are bred specifically for that purpose. Also, the injuries sustained from testing would make it unrealistic for them to be placed in a home."

Realistically lab animals cannot be released to the wild. They would not do well. However it is wrong to say that they would not do well in a loving home environment. They have never been given a chance.  It makes the researchers feel better about killing the animals if they can say that they wouldn't work out anywhere else. I am sure most lab guinea pigs would be happy to try life at my place with its piggie room service, unlimited supply of hay and pellets and spacious accommodations.

We owe them a chance at a happy, pain/fear free life.

If a researcher cannot provide for his animals after he is done with them, then he shouldn't be allowed to use animals at all.
I think they shouldn't be using animals anyhow.

The issue is money. Killing an animal is cheep. Providing for it for the rest of its life  costs money. They want the cheep alternative.