Animal Testing Essay
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Heather Spikes
Mrs. Ronzi
Honors Biology 8˚
30 October 2012
Don’t Make Hopeless Animals Suffer
Man’s best friend is the dog, so what makes people think it is acceptable to experiment on all kinds of animals? Millions of animals across the country are caged up in labs in order to conduct painful experiments. The mental abuse of being locked up alone is almost too much to bare for the creatures. In addition, scientists continue to make an estimated 100 million animals every year suffer and die in cruel chemical, drug, food and cosmetic tests, biology lessons, medical training exercises, and curiositydriven medical experiments. (PETA. 2012).
Not only is animal testing immoral, but in humane. House hold pets are considered part of the family, yet those families contribute to the torture of innocent animals by buying products by manufacturers that test on animals. Scientists experiment by rubbing products in their eyes, their skin, and injecting chemicals into their body to see the reactions they could possibly cause to humans. Companies, such as Avon, Clorax, Johnson & Johnson, and Procter & Gamble, all test on animals. By buying products produced by companies that are animal friendly, families can support the appropriate treatment of animals all around the world.
PETA is a wellknown organization of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Together, this foundation adapts lifestyles that protect the creatures that walk this earth. By
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eating vegan, not wearing clothes made from animal skin or fur, and boycotting products that do experiment on animals, these people are able to make a positive impact on the animals’ lives.
Many celebrities are known to support PETA’s mission also by donating funds and famously going “bare” for the camera, stating they would rather be naked then wear animal fur. With the support of thousands of people, not only celebrities, PETA has taken msny steps to protect sd many animals as
Heather Spikes
Mrs. Ronzi
Honors Biology 8˚
30 October 2012
Don’t Make Hopeless Animals Suffer
Man’s best friend is the dog, so what makes people think it is acceptable to experiment on all kinds of animals? Millions of animals across the country are caged up in labs in order to conduct painful experiments. The mental abuse of being locked up alone is almost too much to bare for the creatures. In addition, scientists continue to make an estimated 100 million animals every year suffer and die in cruel chemical, drug, food and cosmetic tests, biology lessons, medical training exercises, and curiositydriven medical experiments. (PETA. 2012).
Not only is animal testing immoral, but in humane. House hold pets are considered part of the family, yet those families contribute to the torture of innocent animals by buying products by manufacturers that test on animals. Scientists experiment by rubbing products in their eyes, their skin, and injecting chemicals into their body to see the reactions they could possibly cause to humans. Companies, such as Avon, Clorax, Johnson & Johnson, and Procter & Gamble, all test on animals. By buying products produced by companies that are animal friendly, families can support the appropriate treatment of animals all around the world.
PETA is a wellknown organization of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Together, this foundation adapts lifestyles that protect the creatures that walk this earth. By
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eating vegan, not wearing clothes made from animal skin or fur, and boycotting products that do experiment on animals, these people are able to make a positive impact on the animals’ lives.
Many celebrities are known to support PETA’s mission also by donating funds and famously going “bare” for the camera, stating they would rather be naked then wear animal fur. With the support of thousands of people, not only celebrities, PETA has taken msny steps to protect sd many animals as