First of all, any animal research of any kind is absolutely unnecessary. There are so many models out there now that are suitable for the majority of the tests being conducted on animals, but for reasons of morality and religion many of these other options aren't even considered. And these models have been in place for over 2 decades. They are not new.
As for why beagles? Simple. It's what also makes them such amazing pets. They're small, highly adaptable, easily handled/managed, amiable, and smart. Who better to exploit than an individual that's so sweet, trusting and eager to please, oh and small enough to control when they stop being so eager to please.
To those that believe animal testing is justifiable, you are a not only a speciacist, but you are not knowledgeable. The number of tests conducted on animals that are done only out of liability is staggering. Most companies are not required to test and only do so to protect themselves legally. They don't care about you as the consumer.
Do I really need to feed a gallon of liquid paper to an animal, or pour bleach in a rabbit's eyes to prove it's lethal or corrosive? Any chemist can tell you that simply by it's chemical compound.
And as for the remaining tests results, regardless of any test's efficacy with animals it cannot be transferred to humans. It's not possible. Different DNA, different results. Dare I mention Thalidomide? That had a 100% success rate. And we all know how that turned out, just to name one. I think the point here is to rally to end this bullshit on all animals. No eating, no wearing, no testing. I think it's time we left them all well enough alone, and helped those we've brutalized so profoundly.
As for why beagles? Simple. It's what also makes them such amazing pets. They're small, highly adaptable, easily handled/managed, amiable, and smart. Who better to exploit than an individual that's so sweet, trusting and eager to please, oh and small enough to control when they stop being so eager to please.
To those that believe animal testing is justifiable, you are a not only a speciacist, but you are not knowledgeable. The number of tests conducted on animals that are done only out of liability is staggering. Most companies are not required to test and only do so to protect themselves legally. They don't care about you as the consumer.
Do I really need to feed a gallon of liquid paper to an animal, or pour bleach in a rabbit's eyes to prove it's lethal or corrosive? Any chemist can tell you that simply by it's chemical compound.
And as for the remaining tests results, regardless of any test's efficacy with animals it cannot be transferred to humans. It's not possible. Different DNA, different results. Dare I mention Thalidomide? That had a 100% success rate. And we all know how that turned out, just to name one. I think the point here is to rally to end this bullshit on all animals. No eating, no wearing, no testing. I think it's time we left them all well enough alone, and helped those we've brutalized so profoundly.