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ANIMAL ACTION REPORT
A PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL ANTI-VIVISECTION SOCIETY
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Shouldn’t these
faces count?
Billions of U.S. taxpayer dollars are spent annually on federally funded research and toxicity testing using animals for experimentation. All warm-blooded animals except mice, rats
and birds are protected (at least minimally)—as to their care and handling—under the
Animal Welfare Act. Mice, rats and birds, bred for use in research, are not even
ven counted
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although we know that millions of them are used for often inhumane lab experixperiments. This article discusses their exclusion from even the most minimal pro-tection and how this can be rectified. With your tax money paying for the
medical research, you have the right to demand at least beginning steps
be taken to include them in the law protecting all other animals. The
first step is simply to count them—put a number to each life. Even if a
number is all they get during their brief lives, it counts for something,
and so will they.
ince ancient times, societies throughout the
world have developed
laws and regulations
regarding human interaction with animals.
Animals fortunate enough to be considered sacred were afforded certain types
of protection, but the central purpose
of most laws was to protect human
“property rights” relating to animals.
The use of animals in human medical
research dates back at least to the days
of the Greek physician, Galen (131-201
C.E.) The term “vivisection” was used
to describe his use of live animals in
surgical experiments. Until the late
1800s, no laws governed the use of
animals in research. The first country to
regulate animal experimentation was
Great Britain in its Cruelty to Animals
Act of 1876. Other European countries
followed with implementation of various regulations regarding research with
animals.
In the United States there
were various state laws enacted
during the 1800s that addressed
animals, but no federal law until
passage of the U.S. Animal Welfare
Act (AWA) in 1966. The main
stimulus for Congress to
pass this legislation
was public outcry
resulting from
magazine articles in Life and
Sports Illustrated about
cats and dogs,
including lost
and stolen
pets, sold to
laboratories for
research. Over
the years there
have been various
amendments to the
AWA, refining standards of
care and extending coverage to
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ANIMAL ACTION REPORT
The National
Anti-Vivisection Society
Advancing science without
harming animals
N AT I O N A L H E A D Q U A R T E R S
53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1552
Chicago, IL 60604
Tel: 312-427-6065
800-888-NAVS
(800-888-6287)
Fax: 312-427-6524
Email: [email protected]
Visit us on the web: www.navs.org
The National Anti-Vivisection Society is a national, not-for-profit organization incorporated
in the State of Illinois. A copy of NAVS’ annual
financial report is available upon request.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Peggy Cunniff
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND
C O M M U N I C AT I O N S
Clare Haggarty
D I R E C T O R O F L E G A L / L E G I S L AT I V E
PROGRAMS
Marcia Kramer
MANAGER OF FINANCIAL
BioLEAP rings
in the new year
with updated
dissection
alternatives
A
s winter break ends for
schools across the country, many science classrooms turn their focus to biology
and anatomy. For many students
the new year brings the dread and
anxiety of scalpels, formaldehyde
and dissection trays. The exciting
new semester is burdened with
the difficult choice of objecting
to dissection in the classroom.
This year, make a pledge to help
the student in your life avoid this
frustration.
The NAVS Dissection Hotline
(1-800-922-FROG) offers advice
on how to get alternatives into the
classroom without compromising
students’ science education.
O P E R AT I O N S
Elizabeth Zachara
S E N I O R P R O G R A M A S S O C I AT E
Laura Ell
M A N A G E R , I N F O R M AT I O N S E R V I C E S
Andre Davis
P R O G R A M A S S O C I AT E
Jamie Aitchison
A D M I N I S T R AT I V E A S S I S TA N T
Michael Foley
L E G A L R E S E A R C H C O O R D I N AT O R
Ian Bucciarelli
SCIENCE ADVISORS
Eugene Elmore, Ph.D
Bernard E. Rollin, Ph.D
Sherry Ward, Ph.D
WRITING
Mary Jane Rumminger
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Stacy Sweat Designs
© 2011 The National Anti-Vivisection Society.
All rights reserved. This publication may
not be reproduced in whole or in part in
any form without prior written permission
from the publisher.
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Our BioLEAP alternative lending library is featuring an updated version of the Digital Frog
software. The new version brings
higher resolution graphics, interactive quizzes and built-in
text-to-speech to a CD filled with
virtual dissection projects. Learn
more about Digital Frog at www.
digitalfrog.com.
If your child has access to an
iPad, check out the new Frog
Dissection app from PunFlay.
This program uses the new technologies of the iPad to conduct
hands-on virtual dissection. It’s
the beginning of what should be
a bright future for touch-screen
virtual dissections. Learn more
at http://www.punflay.com/vir
tual-frog.html.
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UP FRONT
WITH NAVS
NEWS ITEMS ABOUT ANIMAL ADVOCACY
FACEBOOK, EBLASTS AND TWITTER
Your fast connections …
…to the latest news in animal
advocacy!
Y
ou lead a busy life, and it takes time to scour the Internet for the
latest advances in humane science and new cruelty-free personal
and home care products. That’s why we offer the digital NAVS—a
real-time resource for animal advocacy news items. We alert our supporters to breaking science news, “take action” advocacy items, and relevant
and interesting articles through a variety of online tools:
Our Facebook page delivers daily nuggets of relevant news and keeps
up the discussion of how to best advocate for animals used in science
and research.
“Like” us at www.facebook.
com/navs.us.
Our Twitter feed gives upto-the-minute information
about NAVS’ programs and
publications including tips
for cruelty-free shopping,
advances made in science
without the use of animals,
and action you can take to
help protect animals.
“Follow” us at www.twitter.com/navs_us (or text “follow NAVS_US” to
40404 to get updates via SMS).
Our Science First weekly eblast recaps the week’s breaking science
stories regarding animal research, animal behavior, and breakthroughs
that may advance science without harming animals.
Subscribe to Science First at http://tinyurl.com/ScienceFirst.
Our Take Action Thursday eblast is a concise overview of federal and
state legislation affecting animals. It provides easy ways to contact your
representatives to voice your concerns.
Subscribe to Take Action Thursday at http://tinyurl.com/TakeActionThursday.
Stay connected—and informed—with the digital NAVS and Follow,
Friend and Subscribe today!
And of course we continue to produce this printed publication, NAVS’
Animal Action Report (also online), to keep you informed of relevant animal
advocacy issues and action you can take on behalf of animals.
ANIMAL ACTION REPORT
Announcing Art for Animals 2011!
F
or more than twenty years,
amateur and professional
artists have expressed their
compassion for animals by participating in NAVS’ Art for Animals.
This annual competition solicits
the most compelling artistic expressions created by artists on
behalf of animals.
This year, NAVS is seeking artwork that answers the question:
How do animals inspire you?
Art for Animals 2011 provides an
opportunity for animal lovers and
artists of all ages to send a creative
message about respect, justice and
compassion for animals. You may
wish to honor an animal who has
made a difference in your life; or
give a voice to those who suffer
silently in the name of science.
Whether paying tribute to an animal in your life or animals in your
thoughts, your participation can
enrich viewers with a fresh perspective or educational message
about the value of all living beings.
Your work of art may be chosen
to illustrate a NAVS publication,
poster, stationery or other media.
In addition, NAVS recognizes 1st,
2nd and 3rd place winners in three
age categories as well as Best in
Show—all of whom are awarded
cash prizes.
And teachers, professors, instructors and store owners: Art
for Animals makes a great class
project!
So if you’re an artist, photographer, painter, graphic artist, poet,
musician or filmmaker with a passion for compassion and a fate to
create, use your talents to express
respect and compassion for animals! Enter Art for Animals today!
The deadline for submissions is
May 6, 2011.
Your steady
support helps
so much—with
Automatic
Monthly Giving
WINNERS FROM PAST COMPETIONS
Best in Show 2009: Garrison Dixon,
The Formulating Frog
Best in Show 2008: David Lannom, Monkey DNA
1st Place Adult 2008: Amber Olenik, Virtuvian Rat
2011 ART FOR ANIMALS THEME:
How do animals inspire you?
For details, visit www.navs.org where you can also download an entry form and
view a gallery of previous winners. To receive an entry form by mail,
call 800-888-NAVS (800-888-6287).
NAVS’ Automatic Monthly Giving Program is an easy and generous way for you to help NAVS
plan our annual programs and
activities that benefit animals.
With a minimum of $5, you can
contribute to NAVS on the same
day every month via your credit
card or bank account. By taking
advantage of this program, you
help ensure that we have the necessary, steady funding throughout
the year to plan and carry out our
mission of eliminating the use of
animals in science.
To sign up for Automatic Monthly Giving with your credit card,
you can use our response device
located on page 15, or log on to
www.navs.org and select “Donate”
in the “Support Us” menu. If you
wish to contribute via your checking or savings account, please call
NAVS at 800-888-6287.
Please note that Automatic
Monthly Giving contributions are
donations to NAVS and do not
constitute a new membership or
renewal.
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ANIMAL ACTION REPORT
The Animal Welfare Act is the law that requires the U.S. Department of
Agriculture to regulate the breeding, transportation and care of warmblooded animals used in research, teaching, testing and exhibition.
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animals in commerce, exhibition,
teaching, testing and research. A
1970 amendment specified that
“all warm-blooded laboratory animals” be covered.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which is in charge
of administering the AWA, develops rules and regulations to carry
out the purpose of the Act. After
the 1970 amendment, the USDA
used this authority to specifically
exclude mice, rats and birds from
AWA protection. Despite protests
and attempted lawsuits, this remained the state of affairs until
2000, when a federal court found
that the exclusion exceeded the
authority of the USDA and ordered
the inclusion of mice, rats and
birds under AWA protection.
But before this determination
was implemented, a new law was
passed as part of the 2002 Farm
Bill. An amendment was added
to the bill by the late Senator Jesse Helms (R-SC), specifying that
mice, rats and birds bred for research be permanently excluded
from any protection under the
AWA. The measure passed the
Senate without debate and was
adopted as part of the final Farm
Bill provisions. Once the exclusion
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became law, the USDA had full
authority to continue its policy.
A huge victory for the National
Association for Biological Research, this bill essentially gives
researchers free rein to subject
these animals to excruciating
procedures and conditions without providing even the minimal
protections—such as pain relief—required for other animals.
Researchers need not even keep
a count of th
the number of these
helpless
creatures
used.
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c
The AWA is the only federal
e law that offers any
era
protection
to animals
p
in U.S. laboratories.
While there are voluntary guidelines
for all animals in
research (including rats, mice and
birds), they do not
have the authority
of law nor do they
rrequire accountability. By defining
ab
“animals” to exclude rats,
“anim
and birds—who make
mice an
up approximately
95 percent of
approxim
all animals used
us for research—the
AWA specifically excludes most of
the animals who suffer as objects
of experimentation.
Created to suffer
Because they are not counted,
we do not know how many rats,
mice and birds suffer and die each
year in U.S. laboratories, although
estimates are in the hundreds of
millions. Although the term “lab
rat” is used as a catch-all term for
rodents, it is mice that are predominantly used. This is more
“efficient” for labs due to mice
being smaller and breeding faster.
Despite abundant evidence that
rodents are poor models for humans, experimentation on mice
and rats spans virtually the entire field of bio-medical research.
Research encompasses genetics,
immunology, virology and the
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behavioral sciences. Recently, scientists announced that they had
successfully bred the world’s first
mentally ill mouse. Rodents are
also used to study the effects of
aging as well as exposure to radiation. They are used in research on
cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, AIDS,
alcoholism, drug addiction, and
to test new pharmaceutical drugs
before they are tested on humans.
Like mice and rats, birds bred
for research are excluded from
coverage under the AWA. According to statistics from the United
Kingdom, more than 650,000 birds
are used annually in the European
Union—the third most commonly
used animals in science after rodents and fish. Research often
includes surgery and prolonged
confinement.
Until a few years ago, the mice
used in laboratory research were
descendants of an abnormal albino species bred under controlled
conditions. Today, however, the
numbers of “transgenic” animals
used in research is growing rapidly. Transgenic mice and rats
are genetically engineered animals—mutants that have selected
human genes in their bodies or
particular genes removed to make
them more susceptible to human
disease. Some genes also enable
these animals to produce certain
human antibodies, tissues or even
whole organs. Researchers can
now select mice and rats intended
to mimic specific human diseases
and conditions such as diabetes,
cancer and obesity.
Breeding and supplying mice
and rats to researchers is a major
industry. Like so many flavors in an
ice cream parlor, different strains
of mice and rats are advertised for
sale in science journals: as whole
animals (inbred, transgenic, immunodeficient [lacking ability
to fight infection], “knockout” or
germfree), or as spare parts. Other
advertisements promote seminars
and workshops teaching how to
create rats and mice for sale to
researchers. The common ingredient in all these “models” is that
they are designed to suffer.
Effective or useless
science?
NAVS has collected extensive
documentation on the inadequacies of other species to predict
what is safe and/or effective for
humans. A few recent examples
clearly demonstrate the time and
resources often wasted in a tragic
effort to answer human health
questions with the bodies of other
species:
• The authors of a Research in
Translation article published in
2010 in PloS Medicine1 concluded:
“The value of animal experiments
for predicting the effectiveness
of treatment strategies in clinical
trials has remained controversial,
mainly because of a recurrent
failure of interventions apparently promising in animal models
to translate to the clinic.” It has
also been reported that: “Related
research, published in PLoS Biology, shows how selective reporting
of medical research carried out on
animals may be creating a false
impression of how effective drugs
might be.”2
• An article published in The Scientist discusses recent attempts
to revise mouse models of cancer,
noting that: “Mouse models that
use transplants of human cancer
have not had a great track record
of predicting human responses to
treatment in the clinic. It’s been
estimated that cancer drugs that
enter clinical testing have a 95
percent rate of failing to make
it to market, in comparison to
the 89 percent failure rate for
all therapies3.” The article questions whether any animal model
can “predict human experiences
of toxicity, recurrence, drug response, [or] metastasis.”
• A recent research study published in the Proceedings of the
National Academy of Science suggests that research using animal
models to study diabetes over the
last 30 years has no merit. Diabetes researchers from the Diabetes
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NAVS 2009 FINANCIAL REPORT & PROGRAM SUMMARY
J U LY 1, 2008 TO J U N E 30, 2009
More Than Just Numbers
There’s much to learn about in the NAVS Financial Report
PROGRAM AND EDUCATION EXPENSES
ALL EXPENSES
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents $1,169,660
Prepaid Expenses
10,696
Accrued Interest Receivable
Administrative
$243,919
Program
& Education
$1,543,012
11.87%
Special
Initiatives/
Cooperative
Efforts
$132,931
General
Education/
Public Awareness
$831,986
3,690
Property and Equipment
Student/
Teacher
Outreach
$67,857
TOTAL ASSETS BEFORE
INVESTMENTS
976
$1,185,022
75.07%
13.06%
Fundraising
$268,476
Science
Programs
$273,401
Legal/
Legislative
$236,837
INVESTMENTS
FUNCTIONAL BREAKDOWN
OF EXPENSES
2008
Common Stocks
Mkt. Value
2009
$3,076,175
Investments Restricted
281,632
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$3,357,807
PROGRAM AND EDUCATION
76.07%
75.07%
General Education/
Public Awareness
53.92%
Student/
Teacher Outreach
4.40%
Legal/Legislative
15.34%
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Science Programs
17.72%
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Special Initiatives/
Cooperative Efforts
8.63%
ADMINISTRATIVE
8.91%
11.87%
FUNDRAISING
15.03%
13.06%
TOTAL REVENUE (2009)
TOTAL EXPENSES (2009)
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$869,357
$2,055,407
The balance sheet for Fiscal Year 2009 summarizes the assets, liabilities and net assets of the National
Anti-Vivisection Society.
NAVS earns its revenue in three major ways: funds from operations, which include new memberships,
membership renewals, donations, literature sales and grants received ($769,976); non-operations funds
such as interest and dividends (-$1,167,615); and funds from bequests and legacies from our supporters ($1,266,996).
As a non-profit organization, NAVS’ main financial goal is to direct the maximum amount of our
resources to our educational programs. The accompanying chart shows how the money was spent:
75.07 percent of our resources were directed to program expenses, 11.87 percent to administrative
costs and 13.06 percent to fundraising expenses.
Educational and advocacy expenses include all of NAVS’ programs – the NAVS Animal Action Report
and other publications, our extensive public awareness programs (which utilize a variety of media), the
operation of BioLEAP, and our support of IFER, AFMA, and IIAL, all of the programs that keep members
apprised of developments in anti-vivisection issues, and accurate, persuasive education programs to acquaint the public with the issues and inform them of how they can make a difference for the animals.
e invite you to take a look at the Fiscal Year 2009 NAVS Financial Report.
It tells the story of NAVS’ many accomplishments during the previous
fiscal year. Please take a few moments to look beyond the numbers
and learn how prudent investment in our advocacy programs and your continued
support of our educational programs has managed to keep up the pace in working
to end the exploitation of animals in product testing, biomedical research and
education.
Accounts Payable
$4,013
Accrued Expenses
285
Accrued Vacation
26,229
Total Current Liabilities
30,617
TOTAL LIABILITIES
$30,617
NET ASSETS
Restricted:
Special Project
Sanctuary Fund
$112,846
Investment
281,632
Unrestricted
4,117,734
TOTAL NET ASSETS
$4,512,212
TOTAL LIABILITIES
AND NET ASSETS
$4,542,829
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About the NAVS Financial Report
T
he National Anti-Vivisection Society measures success in terms of the
progress we have made toward ending the suffering of animals used in
product testing, education and research. As a not for profit educational organization we are mindful of the position of trust that our supporters have in
our efforts as advocates for animals and the advancement of humane science.
We pledge to continue employing the highest professional standards to ensure that our resources
are used in the most efficient and
effective ways possible in a spirit
of gratitude for the confidence our
members and supporters have
placed in us. We are reminded daily
of the urgency of ending the suffering of millions of animals in laboratories and classrooms, and remain
committed to efforts that advance
better, more humane science and
condemn acts of terrorism, violence and intimidation perpetrated
in the name of our cause.
Our responsibility to be transparent, accurate and honest with
our supporters and the public is
always taken seriously, but is especially important during difficult
times. During fiscal year 2009, July
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1, 2008 to June 30, 2009, NAVS was
challenged by one of the most disastrous economic downturns in
our country’s history. Like so many
other charities, businesses, industries and countless families, NAVS
was hit hard by the recession. But
with continued generosity from
our supporters, prudent oversight
from the NAVS Board of Directors,
and the dedication and creativity
of NAVS staff, we weathered what
we hope is the worst of the financial crisis. Fiscal year 2009 saw
NAVS focus much of our attention
on enhancing online resources
in order to improve outreach to
supporters and the general public.
NAVS’ website content, especially
in the areas of science, legislation,
and cruelty free living, maintained
our standards of excellence as an
2011
educational resource on the issue
of vivisection. NAVS continued to
invest our resources in programs
that increase awareness of the cruelty and waste of vivisection, in
outreach that empowered people
to take constructive action on behalf of animals, and in efforts that
spared animals from lives of suffering.
NAVS tracked the progress of
scientific research in moving to
non-animal methodologies. In the
area of toxicology, for example,
great strides have been made as
federal agencies—and the European Union—commit to conducting safety testing without harming animals. In March 2009, the
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) published its Strategic Plan
for Evaluating the Toxicity of Chem-
icals. In its introduction, the agency
stated that, “The overall goal of this
strategy is to provide the tools and
approaches to move from a near
exclusive use of animal tests for
predicting human health effects to
a process that relies more heavily
on in vitro assays, especially those
using human cell lines.” While the
EPA’s statement is only one step
towards replacing animals used in
toxicology, it is definitely a step in
the right direction. Even more importantly, it is not the only federal
agency making such assertions.
In measuring our progress in
ending the suffering of animals
used in the name of science, it is important to note that it is never our
efforts alone that deserve credit—
the work of countless NAVS supporters and other animal advocates
who believe in compassion for all
creatures, innovative scientists
who recognize the limitations of
animal models and the promise of
more humane methodologies, responsible government leaders and
policy makers, private industries
that are sensitive to their responsibilities to profit without cruelty to
animals, and the media for shining
a spotlight on animals and how
they are treated in our society—all
contribute to the changes in the
way science is conducted.
The highlights of our activities
and their associated expenses for
Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 are summarized in the following pages. Some
of these programs impact on more
than one area of endeavor. As a
result, the expenses for these efforts
are jointly allocated, as appropriate,
between programming and fundraising portions of the budget. A
significant portion of NAVS’ day-today activities, such as responding
to telephone and e-mail inquiries
and other correspondence, writing
letters to the editor, conducting
research and attending meetings,
are included in the General Education and Public Awareness category,
rather than showing a specific lineitem expenditure.
NAVS 2009 FINANCIAL REPORT & PROGRAM SUMMARY
NAVS Programs
F
ollowing is a description of specific programs undertaken by NAVS during FY 2009. These activities
are categorized into five general program areas: General Education and Public Awareness, Outreach
Programs to Students and Teachers, Science Program Initiatives, Legal and Legislative Programs, and
Special Initiatives and Cooperative Efforts. In addition to the direct costs associated with each of the
specific programs under these categories, significant general (indirect) expenses have been allocated
among the categories based on a determination of how NAVS’ time and resources are used. These costs
include fixed expenses, such as rent, office equipment, salaries, insurance, telephone and other utilities.
Additionally, some educational activities and their costs are associated with multiple program areas, such
as research and data processing, fulfillment of requests for information and some meetings, and have
been allocated, along with the fixed program expenses, among the five program categories as “indirect
expenses.” If you have any questions on individual programming, please feel free to contact us directly.
General Education
and Public Awareness Programs
T
he dissemination of general information on the scientific and ethical arguments against vivisection, as well as the development and
execution of strategic outreach programs, are the two primary avenues
utilized in educating people about the use of animals in science and
education. NAVS uses a variety of media to promote its message of
compassion, including our website— wwww.navs.org—mass market
and specialty publications, radio Public Service Announcements (PSAs),
print advertising, TV and radio interviews, letters to the editor, direct
mail, conferences, participation in debates and the Internet. Creating
and administering our diverse and timely programs demand the time
and expertise of a highly qualified and experienced staff of professionals.
The NAVS staff spends a significant amount of time collecting, analyzing and disseminating information to our supporters, the media and
the general public. The total program expenses identified with each
specific program activity, including indirect expenses for General Education and Public Awareness programs, totaled $831,986. The indirect
expenses alone accounted for $335,640. Total expenses for all program
activity in this category represented 53.92% of all program expenses.
• Animal Action Reports
The NAVS newsletter, Animal Action Report, now also available in
an electronic format, featured a comprehensive look at animals in the
legal arena. With a look at current case law and federal regulations, the
Animal Action Report presented a survey of legislation on many fronts,
including animals in the laboratory and horses led to slaughter. Also
featured was information on program updates and recent Sanctuary
Fund grant recipients with stories from individual sanctuaries about
how the NAVS grant helped them rescue animals.
• Up Front with NAVS
A new e-newsletter was launched in 2009, Up Front with NAVS, which
was sent to thousands of on-line subscribers to give them up-to-date
and cost effective coverage of the current NAVS campaigns and news.
These issues included information on the NAVS National Research
Library for Animal Advocacy at The John Marshall School of Law, the
passage of student choice legislation in Vermont, the availability of
Personal Care for People Who Care, the NAVS Humane Science Awards,
advances in science, the NAVS Sanctuary Fund and information on the
NAVS Art for Animals Classic.
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People Who Care Wallet Guide, the use of dogs in biomedical research,
the NAVS newsletter, Science First, and the NAVS Sanctuary Fund. These
very successful spots resulted in hundreds of calls from people requesting more information from NAVS.
• Google AdWords
NAVS’ grant from Google was renewed in FY 2009 to include NAVS
in the featured links section when searches were made using a large
variety of key words selected by the NAVS staff. Searches on Google for
words generally associated with vivisection, as well as a large number
of words leading to BioLEAP, resulted in a sponsored link to the NAVS
website appearing on the right hand side of the search results. More
than 3 million individuals saw the NAVS listing since this campaign
was launched in 2008 and more than 43,000 individual viewers clicked
on the NAVS ad to obtain more information from the NAVS website.
• Internet Eblasts
NAVS electronic “eblasts” were sent to NAVS members on a variety of
issues, including appeals for the Sanctuary Fund and legislative alerts
opposing the California Animal Enterprise Protection Act, supporting a
federal ban on horse slaughter, urging action on a Connecticut student
choice bill, and asking McDonald’s to take a stand against animal cloning. In addition, alerts were issued promoting Personal Care for People
Who Care, soliciting entries for the NAVS Art for Animals Classic, and
informing readers of pet food recalls and an epidemic of canine influenza
in Illinois. The timely and cost-effective nature of the e-blasts made it
easier for activists to respond to initiatives as they arose, especially as
the legislative initiatives contain a link to the NAVS Advocacy Center
for further action.
• Art for Animals Classic
• Personal Care for People Who Care
The 13th edition of the NAVS book Personal Care for People Who Care
remains the single most comprehensive source for information on
product testing available to the public. The companion Wallet Guide
was made available free of charge on the NAVS website, in a downloadable format. Outreach to the general public was accomplished through
extensive advertising on the NAVS and other websites.
• The NAVS Website
In FY 2009, NAVS launched its newly redesigned website with a more
dramatic appearance and interactive and personalized features. The
new format continues to feature extensive and updated information and
analysis of scientific issues, full coverage of the BioLEAP program, fact
sheets and articles on issues related to all aspects of vivisection, along
with a searchable database of personal care companies and products.
The updated website separates news items from Advocacy Center items
in order make it easier for advocates to identify new actionable items.
Science in the News keeps readers abreast of the latest scientific issues
and their impact on animals in research. In addition, features such as
“free stuff” and online petitions continue to be available on the website.
• Public Service Announcements
Ten radio Public Service Announcements produced in 2008 continued
to air in fiscal year 2009. These “ads” focused on the Personal Care for
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NAVS’ 20th annual art contest received a diverse collection of creative
artwork, music, essays and poetry submitted for consideration in FY
2009, including entries from the American Academy of Art in Chicago
and the Atanian Art Center in Glendale, CA. The winners were announced
on the Internet, along with pictures of current winning entries. Prizes
were given in three categories: adult, youth and child; and a “Best in
Show” award was also given. Artwork entered in prior years has been
used for NAVS greeting cards, holiday cards and posters.
• Social Networking
NAVS’ online visibility expanded in FY 2009 on the social networking
site MySpace (www.myspace.com/navs4animals), as well as posting
profiles on Change.org, Facebook, and Twitter. The NAVS’ profile features
advances made in science and technology, calls to action on legislative
issues, updates on Sanctuary Fund recipients, copies of NAVS advertisements and relevant news stories concerning animals. Each blog and
bulletin posting includes a link to the NAVS website. NAVS has jumped
into the social networking arena and has seen a tremendous increase in
interest through on-line “friends” and hits on Internet postings.
• Direct Mail Program
NAVS conducted a print direct mail campaign designed to educate
targeted members of the public about the use of animals in product
testing, biomedical research and education. The material developed in
FY 2009 focused on the scientific issue of animals in research and the
on-going tragedy of the lives of these animals. The material informed
readers about what NAVS is doing to advance humane science and,
most important, to call them to action on behalf of animals.
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• Membership List Rental and Exchange Program
To offset expenses from direct mail programs and to cooperate with
other animal advocacy groups in educating the public on their programs and issues, NAVS rents a selected portion of our database. NAVS
continues to exchange names with organizations of a similar nature,
while respecting the individual donors’ requests for confidentiality.
• Targeted Advertising
NAVS increased awareness of the Society through advertising targeted
to attorneys and estate-planning professionals in regularly scheduled
advertising placed in Estate Planning and Trusts and Estates magazines.
This year each copy of the January Estate Planning magazine included an
insert of the NAVS brochure “Taking Action for Animals” for distribution
at a major conference for estate planning professionals.
Educational Programs for
Students and Teachers
NAVS Student/Teacher Outreach Programs are designed to inform
students and educators about the many alternatives to the use of animals
in science education. NAVS believes strongly that no student should be
forced to harm animals in pursuit of a science education. More importantly, our efforts in this area are helping to end the needless suffering
of animals by promoting humane education. Through our programs,
teachers are discovering that non-animal alternatives enhance, rather
than compromise, the learning process. And more young people are
growing up to be compassionate adults, with the confidence to make
humane ethical decisions. By encouraging these students to pursue innovative scientific endeavors that don’t harm animals, NAVS is making
a critical investment in the future of scientific research. The student/
teacher outreach programs (including indirect expenses) accounted
for $67,857, representing 4.40% of the program budget. The indirect
expenses for the programs totaled $50,917.
• The NAVS Biology Education
Advancement Program (BioLEAP)
FY 2009 concentrated on increasing awareness of BioLEAP, a program
that combines student and teacher counseling with promotion of NAVS’
extensive library of dissection alternatives. NAVS staff members monitored and answered questions on Yahoo Answers related to dissection
issues. While actual demand for alternatives from BioLEAP was down
this year, the overall use of alternatives has increased within the schools
as more schools have purchased their own models and software. Ten
states now require students to be given an alternative to dissection if
they request one. NAVS’ BioLEAP was promoted with a “banner” ad on
numerous websites devoted to products and services for science teachers, including the National Association of Biology Teachers website,
Edutopia.com and eSchoolNews.com. Advertisements also appeared
in the print publications American Biology Teachers and in the National
Science Teacher Association Reports.
• National Science Fairs
NAVS continues to take the lead as the only animal advocacy group
offering an award at a national science fair. In May 2009, NAVS presented
its eighth Humane Science Award at the Intel International Science and
Engineering Fair in Reno, Nevada. NAVS science advisor Dr. Eugene
Elmore, along with NAVS staff, judged the projects and awarded four
high school students prizes for experiments that advanced science
without harming animals. This year NAVS awarded two students the
third place prize because of the excellence of their projects. NAVS again
supported the American Junior Academy of Sciences annual meeting,
this year held in Chicago. NAVS sponsored a student break at the meeting in conjunction with the American Association for the Advancement
of Science annual meeting and was able to meet with students, teachers and program organizers to promote science that does not rely on
harming animals.
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• Americans For Medical Advancement (AFMA)
A grant was made to AFMA to further promote its educational campaign on the scientific invalidity of the animal model. Drs. Ray Greek
and Niall Shanks finished writing their book entitled FAQs About the
Use of Animals in Science, which was published by University Press of
America. This book is meant to be an easy-to-read informational guide
for those who do not have a scientific background—yet want to know
more about the “science” behind using animals in research. Its question
and answer format makes the book inviting and less intimidating. Ray
Greek spoke to a class at the California Western School of Law in February on why animals are not valid models in scientific experimentation.
He also had an article published in Philosophy, Ethics and Humanities
in Medicine on the lack of predictability of animals in experimentation.
Dr. Greek also gave radio interviews, wrote letters and recruited support
from other professionals opposing the reliance on animals for human
medical research. Grant total: $95,000.
• Science First
A free e-newsletter, Science First, authored by NAVS Science Advisor
Dr. Ray Greek, provided cutting edge scientific news of the week to subscribers. Feedback on this project has been very positive as supporters
appreciate the opportunity to better understand scientific issues and
to forward this information to others.
• Science Advisors
Dr. Ray Greek, President of Americans for Medical Advancement
(AFMA), continued to serve as Science Advisor to NAVS, along with Dr.
Eugene Elmore, Dr. Bernard E. Rollin and Dr. Sherry Ward. These science
advisors represented NAVS’ perspective on science issues at professional
conferences throughout the year and helped draft comments to federal
regulatory agencies and letters to science journal editors. Dr. Greek also
authored the science sections of the NAVS website, including “Science
in the News,” the on-line feature “Dr. Greek’s Office” and the new weekly
e-blast “NAVS Science First.”
• Society for In Vitro Biology
A grant was provided by NAVS to the Society of In Vitro Biology (SIVB)
in support of the In Vitro Animal Cell Sciences section of the 2009 In
Vitro Biology meeting held in Charleston, South Carolina in June. Grant
total: $500.
Science Initiatives
In FY 2009, NAVS continued to research and disseminate the most
authoritative and persuasive evidence available to advance scientific
arguments against the use of animals in science. We also continued to
invest in the development and validation of alternative methods to the
use of animals in product testing, biomedical research and education.
Science initiatives accounted for $273,401, representing 17.72% of the
program budget. The general expenses for these efforts totaled $81,779.
• International Foundation
for Ethical Research (IFER)
IFER was founded in 1985 by NAVS to support scientists who are developing alternatives to the use of animals in product testing, biomedical research and education, especially projects that replace the use of
archaic animal models with methodologies that are predictive for human
health. As a result of NAVS support, IFER was able to provide grants for
basic research projects, the Graduate Student Fellowship program and
for the dissemination of information on alternatives through conference
sponsorships and publications. Grant total: $95,000.
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• Panel Discussion
Peggy Cunniff was invited by the University of California Santa Cruz
to participate in a panel discussion on the use of animals in research.
Recent acts of violence at the University had polarized both the student
body and faculty and it was their hope to defuse the tensions and begin
a constructive dialogue.
Legal/Legislative Efforts
NAVS continues with efforts to use the power of the democratic process
on behalf of animals through our continually enhanced legal and legislative
programs. Working at the local, state and federal levels of government, we
expanded our visibility and leadership within the legislative arena through
professional education programs and advocacy efforts. These programs
focused on the constructive use of the legal system to effect positive and
long-term improvements in seeking justice for animals. Legal and legislative
programs accounted for the total of $236,837, representing 15.34% of the
program budget. The indirect expenses for these programs totaled $137,940.
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• Take Action Thursday
• NAVS Sanctuary Fund Grants
A new feature advancing animals and the law was launched in FY
2009. Take Action Thursday is a free, weekly e-mail alert that summarizes
federal and state initiatives affecting animals and asks subscribers to
“take action” by contacting their legislators through the NAVS Advocacy
Center. The Legal Roundup section includes important court decisions,
federal agency rulemaking and other topical issues of importance. In
addition, some issues have resulted in more in-depth articles on the
NAVS website dealing with horse slaughter, humane euthanasia and
Internet hunting. Feedback on this weekly alert has been very positive
and the readership continues to grow through a sign-up on the NAVS
website. This feature has been picked up by the Encyclopedia Britannica,
which reprints each week’s alert on a portion of their website devoted
to “Advocacy for Animals.”
In FY 2009, the following organizations were awarded grants for emergency assistance under the criteria of the NAVS Sanctuary Fund: Animal
Friends Humane Society (TX), Animal House Jamaica (Ochos Rios),
Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (LA), Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Northwest (WA), Contented Critters Animal Sanctuary (MN), Dalhart
Animal Wellness Group (TX), Denham Springs Animal Shelter (IL), Etosha
Rescue and Adoption Center (TX), Felines, Inc. (IL), Habitat for Horses
(TX), Hope for Animals (LA), Houston SPCA (TX), Humane Society of
Missouri (MO), Joplin Humane Society (MO), Jungle Friends Primate
Sanctuary (FL), Mindy’s Memory Primate Sanctuary (OK), Mt. Graham
Safe House (AZ), Ouabache Valley Felines & Friends (IN), Peace River
Refuge and Ranch (FL), Peaceable Primate Sanctuary (IL), St. Francis
Animal Rescue (SC), and West Hancock Canine Rescue (IL). The NAVS
Sanctuary Fund grants were received with heartfelt appreciation to the
supporters of our Sanctuary Fund, where 100% of every donation goes
to emergency rescue efforts. Program grants totaled: $81,825.
• AnimalLaw.com Website
AnimalLaw.com, an on-line resource providing laws and legislation
for 50 states and the federal government, continued to grow with an
expanded selection of model laws and a new weekly update of news
stories from around the world. The website is used by animal advocates,
law students and attorneys to track state-by-state legislative efforts, as
well as to review the specific laws applicable in any one jurisdiction.
The case law feature contains case digests arranged topically and jurisdictionally for easy use.
• Miscellaneous Small Grants
A grant was awarded in FY 2009 to Equine Advocates for a full page
ad in the program of their annual fundraising gala. Program grants
totaled: $1,000.
• International Institute for Animal Law (IIAL)
The International Institute for Animal Law (IIAL) received a grant from
NAVS to continue with its promotion of legal scholarship and advocacy
skills in the field of animal law. IIAL continued its joint sponsorship of
conferences and distribution of educational material, including a fullday multi-disciplinary program with DePaul University School of Law
on “Companion Animal Hoarding” in October 2008. Grant total: $95,000.
• National Research Library for Animal Advocacy
NAVS renewed its commitment with The John Marshall School of
Law to the National Research Library for Animal Advocacy in FY 2009,
pledging additional support for the noteworthy collection of publications
on animal law and animal advocacy. This collection, which is housed
at the law school, began in 1995 with several hundred publications and
has grown over the years as the field of animal law expanded. Importantly, this collection of animal law resources is made available to law
students and professors around the country through the law school’s
inter-library loan program. NAVS and The John Marshall staff met to
reconcile the inventory and pledge additional funds to maintain and
grow the collection in the future. Program expense: $2,000.
Special Initiatives and
Cooperative Efforts
NAVS remains committed to supporting a variety of special initiatives,
both within our organization and in cooperation with other animal
advocacy groups. These efforts help save animal lives while paving the
way for long-term and positive change for animals. Special initiatives
and cooperative efforts accounted for $132,931, representing 8.62% of
the education budget. The amount attributed to indirect expenses for
these cooperative efforts totaled $50,106.
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Independent Auditor’s Report
We have audited the accompanying statement of financial position
of the National Anti-Vivisection Society as of June 30, 2009 and 2008,
and the related statements of activities, functional expenses, and cash
flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Society’s management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards
require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
NAVS Board of Directors
Kenneth Kandaras, President
Mary Ann Ligon, Vice President
Michael B. Mann, Secretary
J. Patrick Beattie, Treasurer
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In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the National
Anti-Vivisection Society as of June 30, 2009 and 2008, and the changes
in its net assets and cash flows for the years then ended in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
Selden Fox, Ltd.
Certified Public Accountants
October 1, 2009
The NAVS Mission
The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS)
is dedicated to abolishing the exploitation of animals
used in research, education and product testing.
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supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and the
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
National Anti-Vivsection Society
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Tel: 312-427-6065
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Research Institute at the University of Miami Miller School
of Medicine stated: “Our major
finding is that human pancreatic
islets have a unique architecture,
and work differently than rodent
islets. We can no longer rely on
studies in mice and rats. It is now
imperative that we focus on human islets. At the end of the day, it
is the only way to understand how
they function.”
While the above are examples
of specific findings that point out
shortcomings of animal-based
research, there has long been general concern in the scientific community about the value of animals
as “stand-ins” for humans.
There is currently an initiative
in Europe aimed at reducing and
eventually ending the use of animals in research and safety testing.
Those supporting the initiative
include major cosmetics and drug
manufacturers who believe the
future of testing new drugs and
chemical products lies in new
technologies that use cell cultures
and computer models rather than
living animals. In the United Kingdom and Canada, all animals in
research are already counted.
Intent of the Animal
Welfare Act
The exclusion of rats, mice and
birds from protection under the
AWA goes against the intent of its
congressional legislators. Congress specifically amended the
AWA in 1970 to ensure that “all
warm-blooded species” used in
experiments would receive adequate housing and veterinary
care. Former Senator Bob Dole
has stated, “As someone deeply
involved with the process of revising and expanding the provisions
of the AWA, I assure you that the
AWA was meant to include birds,
mice and rats. When Congress
stated that the AWA applied to
‘all warm-blooded animals,’ we
certainly did not intend to exclude
95 percent of the animals used in
biomedical research laboratories.”
Senator Dole’s comments get
to the heart of the injustice at
work here. The sheer number of
rats, mice and birds works against
them. Accounting for them (which
begins with counting them), setting
standards for their care and housing, and inspections of additional
research facilities (that use only
rats and mice) involves efforts that
the USDA and many, but not all,
researchers prefer to avoid.
Call for change
While we speak of these small
creatures in terms of mass numbers,
each experiences its pain as one
individual, one helpless being. Can’t
they at least be given the protection
originally intended for them under
the AWA? We must demonstrate
respect for these animals whose
lives are sacrificed in the name of
science. At the very least, the scientific community must be made accountable for the animals they
use. And let us be clear:
NAVS is firmly committed to ending the
use of animals—all
animals—exploited in research, testing
and education.
Regulating the
industry is not
our objective. Yet
we are pragmatic
enough to recog-
nize that our
Reports from Great Britain in 2010 revealed
opposition is
that genetically modified animals now
extraordinarily
represent the majority of animals used
powerful and
in experimentation.
their interests
are often protected
by government, as evidenced by
should include your concern that
the 2002 Farm Bill changing the
all animals (including rats, mice
definition of “animal.” To make
and birds) be included under the
the changes necessary to end the
Animal Welfare Act and that all
use of animals in science we need
institutions using animals be into know how many animals are
spected with regularity. Please
used, which species, and for what
send your letters to the NAVS ofkind of research.
fice, using the envelope provided
The Farm Bill is revisited by
here. We will coordinate all letters
Congress every five years for upand present them to Congressman
dates/revisions as needed, and the
Lucas. If you prefer, you can go to
House Agriculture Committee has
the NAVS website at www.navs.
already begun work on the Farm
org and sign a pre-written letter
Bill of 2012. Now is the time to
to Congressman Lucas located in
write the Chairman of the House
our Advocacy section.
Agriculture Committee, RepresenPlease, let the life of every anitative Frank Lucas (R-OK). Letters
mal count!
1. PloS Medicine is a peer-reviewed open access journal published by the Public Library of Science.
It contains original research and analysis relevant to human health.
2. “Can Animal Models Of Disease Reliably Inform Human Studies?”
Posted on redorbit.com, March 30, 2010.
3. The Scientist, April 1, 2010, volume 24, issue 4, page 34.
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Sometimes you need to see a face
A
nimal advocacy takes
many forms: asking legislators to pass animal protection laws, choosing cruelty-free
products, and contributing hardearned funds to aid animals whose
“life stories” you may never know.
The NAVS Sanctuary Fund is a
bit different and very special—it’s
an emergency assistance program
designed to serve animals in dire
need of immediate intervention.
Through the Sanctuary Fund,
we’re able to help finance rescue
and rehabilitation efforts without
the time and expense of sending
an appeal to our members. Sanctuary Fund donations are dedicated entirely to saving animals in
emergency situations; 100 percent
of contributions directly affect the
lives of animals and help ensure
permanent, lifetime care.
Sanctuary Fund grants have
helped rebuild shelters destroyed
in hurricanes and other natural
disasters; rescue animals from
abusive situations; retire primates
from research; and conduct wildlife rehabilitation efforts. Since it
was established in 1998, the NAVS
Sanctuary Fund has become one of
our most popular and successful
programs. Our donors enjoy peace
of mind, knowing that the money
they contribute will help animals
in the most desperate need.
The Sanctuary Fund belongs
P E ACE RIV ER REF U G E & R A N C H
(Zolfo Springs, FL) stepped in to care for and provide permanent sanctuary for two tigers, Tony and Roy (pictured), being kept as “pets” in
Texas when their “owner” passed away. A NAVS Sanctuary Fund grant
will help cover veterinary care needed to bring the big cats back to
health.
to you, our generous members
and supporters. That’s why we
ask grant recipients for pictures of
their animals, and regularly publish them in our newsletter. When
you look at images of animals who
were once in dire need, homeless,
frightened, hungry, hurt or sick,
you know that your contribution
made a world of difference.
The story of the NAVS Sanctuary Fund is the story of broken
bodies mended, and of shattered
lives made whole again. It’s where
neglect and abuse are replaced
by compassion, where fear melts
away with the touch of loving
hands, and where uncertainty disappears in the peace and harmony
of safe surroundings. It’s about
individuals acting with compassion—and making a positive difference in the lives of animals
they’ve never even seen. We greatly
appreciate the faith you place in
us to select worthy recipients for
your generous donations.
Because sometimes you need to
see a face, following are photos of
some of the animals our donors
have recently helped save.
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SC C OA S TA L A N I M A L
R ESC U E A N D
EDUCATIONAL SANCTUARY
(SC - C . A . R . E . S . )
(Georgetown, SC) is a sanctuary for unwanted, abused and
neglected exotic animals and
wildlife. A NAVS Sanctuary Fund
grant was awarded to help build
a wolf den that provides greater
enrichment and protects wolves,
like Captain Jack, from the elements.
ETOS H A R E S C U E A N D
A D OP T I ON C E N T E R
(Seguin, TX) is one of the oldest
and largest no-kill shelters in
Texas. Its mission is to rescue,
rehabilitate and find permanent,
loving homes for animals in their
care. A NAVS Sanctuary Fund
grant will help keep their innovative spay/neuter program in
operation for three months.
STATE CHARITABLE REGISTRATIONS: The address and telephone number of the National Anti-Vivisection Society may be found on page 2. You may obtain a copy of NAVS’ annual financial report by writing to us. In addition, residents of
the following states can receive copies as follows. In Arizona: A copy of the official registration may be obtained from the Secretary of State, State of Arizona, State Capitol, 1700 West Washington 7th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2808 or by
calling toll-free 800-458-5842. In California: A copy of the official financial statement may be obtained from the Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, Department of Justice, P.O. Box 903447, Sacramento, CA 94203-4470 or by
calling 916-445-2021. In Los Angeles: Information card on file with Los Angeles Police Commission. In Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (#SC-03423) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION
OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLLFREE 1-800-435-7352, WITHIN THE STATE. In Kansas: Kansas registration number is available upon request. A copy of the financial report is on file with the Kansas Secretary of State’s Office,
Capitol - 2nd Floor, Topeka, KS 66612. In Maryland: Upon request, Maryland residents may obtain a copy of the current financial statement of the charity from the Secretary of State’s Office, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 or from the
charity directly. In Michigan: The charity’s Michigan registration number is available upon request. In New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION MAY BE OBTAINED
FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 201- 504-6215. In New York: Upon request the latest annual report may be obtained from the charity directly by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope
to the charity’s address or by writing to the Office of Charities Registration, Department of State, 162 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12231. In North Carolina: A COPY OF THE LICENSE TO SOLICIT CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS AS A
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION OR SPONSOR AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE LICENSE AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE SOLICITOR MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, SOLICITATION
LICENSING BRANCH, BY CALLING (919) 733-4510. In Pennsylvania: A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling tollfree within Pennsylvania, 800-7320999. In Virginia: A financial statement is available from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Division of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23209 or by calling 804-786-1343. In Washington: Financial information is available from
the Secretary of State, State of Washington, Olympia, WA 98504-9000. In West Virginia: Residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. In
Wisconsin A copy of the charity’s financial statement disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue, and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided upon request by writing to the charity’s name and address. REGISTRATION
DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
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SHEPHERD’S GREEN SANCTUARY
FOR THE LOVE OF PETS
(Cookeville, TN) suffered severe flood damage this past summer—including washedout access roads, destroyed reservoirs and
washed-away pond embankments—leaving
the pigs in their care without access to fresh
water and the caregivers without access to
several buildings on their property. A NAVS
Sanctuary Fund grant helped them rebuild
and recover from the damages.
(Streator, IL) provides pet owners in dire
financial straits with food, veterinary care,
medications and other monetary assistance
for pets. A NAVS Sanctuary Fund grant provided funds for a desperately needed van to
pick up supplies donated by pet stores and
deliver them to families needing help caring
for their pets.
PRIMARILY PRIMATES
THE ANIMAL HOUSE JAMAICA
JUNGLE FRIENDS PRIMATE SANCTUARY
(San Antonio, TX) houses, protects and
rehabilitates various non-native animals and
currently houses several hundred, primarily primates. NAVS awarded a Sanctuary
Fund grant to help fund the transfer and
habitat of two vervet monkeys, Pretzel and
Gus (pictured), relocated from Wild Animal
Orphanage.
(Ocho Rios, Jamaica) suffered great damage
during Tropical Storm Nicole this past fall.
The sanctuary escaped serious damage, but
a twenty-foot section of the perimeter fence
was destroyed. NAVS provided funds to repair
the fence, allowing the dogs to safely roam
the sanctuary grounds.
(Gainesville, FL) received a NAVS Sanctuary
Fund grant to help construct a habitat as part
of their expansion project. In addition, they
also received a grant to help fund the habitat
and maintenance of 25 capuchins, including Mochi, transferred from Wildlife Animal
Orphanage.
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MINDY’S MEMORY
PRIMATE SANCTUARY
(Newcastle, OK) provides a home for primates
needing a healthy and safe environment.
The sanctuary also educates the public on the
humane treatment and care of primates. A
NAVS Sanctuary Fund grant was awarded to
transfer four macaques, including Pike, from
Wild Animal Orphanage.