Empty Cages & Hopeful Futures: How Cruelty Free International is Working to End Animal Testing

In this informative episode, Kathy is joined by Monica Engebretson, the North American Campaign Manager for Cruelty Free International. What “cruelty free” really means and how you can identify products that haven’t been tested on animals by looking for the Leaping Bunny logoThe history of animal testing and why it is not the most accurate way to predict human reactions to chemicalsExciting new legislation, both in New York State and at the federal level, that would ban animal testing and spare millions of animals from needless sufferingNew humane, non-animal based research that will help ensure more accurate studies in laboratories through the HEARTS ActThe CARE Act, which will ensure that dogs, cats, and rabbits are placed in loving homes rather than being killed after they are considered “no longer useful” in research To support Cruelty Free International and learn more about their work, follow the link here. To support and learn more about the legislation mentioned in this episode, go to:Make New York Cruelty Free: Action Page Humane Cosmetics Act: Action PageHEARTS Act: Action PageCARE Act: Action PageStay up-to-date on Cruelty Free International at the following links:FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeLinkedInConnect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary