Lab animals given new homes

[Catherine]

We know a lot of animals die in laboratories, but there is a trend now to rehome whenever possible. A lot of people who work in labs are adopting the dogs they worked with. This is very good news.

There are even laws being passed that make it compulsory to find homes for retired lab animals whenever possible.

https://www.the-scientist.com/?articles....n-the-Lab/

I am happy to hear this. I am not happy that animals are still being used in labs, but at least these animals are being given a chance at a happy life.

I think it shows a change in the way we think about research animals. They are not disposable like the protective gloves that are worn. They are live animals that deserve to be treated with respect. They deserve even more respect after what we have put them through. I hope this trend continues. It is part of a movement away from using animals for our own purposes no matter what it costs the animal. People are less happy about circus animals and lab animals. It is making us uneasy that animals are being used. 

Choosing to take home their lab animals or find them homes is a sign that the research community is starting to feel the same way.