When she first arrived at her new loving home, the malnourished beagle crawled on her belly yearning for affection, but too scared to stand up. She was suffering from many different health concerns, such as the infestation of hookworms, tapeworms, and multiple internal and external infections (Sherrow). Plus the well-conditioned psychological damage, keeping her in constant fear of humans. Once identified only by a number, she now has a home and a name. Libby, was one of the 250 dogs and cats that were rescued last year from the Professional Laboratory and Research Services, Inc. after it was shut down (Sherrow). A pharmaceutical company was paying the laboratory to infest dogs and cats with ticks, worms, and fleas, then force-feed the animals
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Most people have heard of animal testing, but are still dubious on what exactly is involved. A survey from a randomly sampled population at Campbell University, showed that the majority of people answered on a scale of one to five (five being the most), that they were a two on the amount of knowledge they knew about animal testing (Jonas). Animal testing is used to access the safety and capability of a product ranging anywhere from medicine to makeup, to food testing (“What is Animal Testing?”). Research is performed in multiple settings, such as universities, pharmaceutical companies, and science laboratories (“What is Animal Testing?”). This research is carried out through a series of experiments on different animal, in which they are injected, irritated, burned, and in most cases, killed. Animals suffer sheer pain in every test they …show more content…
Most supporters of animal testing advocate its use because they believe that it provides promising medical information. Another prominent argument given by supporters, is that although animal testing is a cruel process, it is a necessary evil. In other words, it is too great of a risk to test tube something alone and then give it consecutively to human beings (Collier). Animal testing is justified because we need it to ensure the safety of humans. The third major point that is used in favor of testing is that the process of examination is well regulated, with laws ensuring the protection of animals. The United States enforces the Animal Welfare Care Act (AWA), to protect tested animals. The AWA states that any animals subjected to testing must be provided with clean water and food (“Animal Testing”). Supporters of animal testing have solid claims to validate their beliefs because they may not be aware of recent studies that have revealed the glitches in animal
Most people have heard of animal testing, but are still dubious on what exactly is involved. A survey from a randomly sampled population at Campbell University, showed that the majority of people answered on a scale of one to five (five being the most), that they were a two on the amount of knowledge they knew about animal testing (Jonas). Animal testing is used to access the safety and capability of a product ranging anywhere from medicine to makeup, to food testing (“What is Animal Testing?”). Research is performed in multiple settings, such as universities, pharmaceutical companies, and science laboratories (“What is Animal Testing?”). This research is carried out through a series of experiments on different animal, in which they are injected, irritated, burned, and in most cases, killed. Animals suffer sheer pain in every test they …show more content…
Most supporters of animal testing advocate its use because they believe that it provides promising medical information. Another prominent argument given by supporters, is that although animal testing is a cruel process, it is a necessary evil. In other words, it is too great of a risk to test tube something alone and then give it consecutively to human beings (Collier). Animal testing is justified because we need it to ensure the safety of humans. The third major point that is used in favor of testing is that the process of examination is well regulated, with laws ensuring the protection of animals. The United States enforces the Animal Welfare Care Act (AWA), to protect tested animals. The AWA states that any animals subjected to testing must be provided with clean water and food (“Animal Testing”). Supporters of animal testing have solid claims to validate their beliefs because they may not be aware of recent studies that have revealed the glitches in animal