I agree about the money aspect: money is much more important than saving animals (in their warped priorities). In addition, in the case of the UK researchers whose site I listed and the quote you gave, I suspect that they have a second reason for these lame excuses for not even trying to rehome lab animals after use: time. They just can't be bothered to spend time seeking good homes for their discarded animals. It is so much quicker for them just to gas the whole lot and get on with their work. Their excuses may fool some people, but they won't fool everyone, who will see their excuses as just that: excuses, not real reasons.
As your original article about lab pets in Italy shows, it CAN be done - and done very successfully. UK researchers just can't be bothered.
(PS: Catherine, sorry to have deviated from the original purpose of your thread!)
As your original article about lab pets in Italy shows, it CAN be done - and done very successfully. UK researchers just can't be bothered.
(PS: Catherine, sorry to have deviated from the original purpose of your thread!)
