Dizee’s Public Service Announcement….
What do Sally Hansen, Bobbi Brown, Clairol, Arm & Hammer and Estee Lauder have in common?
They all still test on animals. Isn’t that so 1970’s? Click here to get a complete list – I was very disappointed to see some of the names there…
Guess what else– 96% of dogs used in testing are Beagles, primarily for product and drug testing.
The same traits which make beagles such excellent family dogs also work against them when it comes to testing, poking and prodding. They are friendly animals who rarely bite and adjust well to whatever is thrown at them.
I was horrified! I don’t know why, but I just assumed animal testing was passé. I guess ignorance is bliss … You can check here for a comprehensive list from PETA of those who do and don’t test on animals.
So, I have made a conscience effort to start changing my spending habits – I will be sharing some cruelty-free alternatives that I have already fallen in love with (and some that aren’t too hot).
And I found my reward for when I hit my goal weight – this adorable shirt! And I love that I would be supporting the Beagle Freedom Fund. They do wonderful things to find these poor laboratory patients new, loving homes. If you have a minute (and waterproof mascara) you should check out some of their rescues.
Thank you for allowing me my rant!
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Dizee,
You can find a more up to date list off of the PETA site:
http://www.mediapeta.com/peta/PDF/companiesdotest.pdf
Those hippy vegetarians are behind the times.
Some of those companies don’t exist anymore.
xoxoxo
HA! Thanks!! You are the best. It’s still a really long list!!!!
Di,
Thanks so much for your public service announcement. When I was snooping on the BFP site and saw the list I was also stunned that so many name brand companies still test on animals!!!!! What is even scarier is that people are so ignorant and don’t research the companies they are supporting!!
Thanks for enlighting people. We love our Beagles!!!!
Debbie – I knew you would appreciate it! (Actually, I figured you did the same research I did!)
Isn’t it so sad?
Love our beagles.
I posted the list on FB awhile back and just got finished explaining to my co workers (whose jaws were on the ground). They had no idea that Beagles were the #1 dog used in animal testing. I can promise you that my next dog will be from the BFP!!!!!!
It is crazy! Agreed! Rescue Beagle next.