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Stars Recreate Iconic Animal Rights Photo From 100 Years Ago Jul 21, 2021

Stars from Harry Potter, Downton Abbey and Made in Chelsea have recreated an historic moment of protest in the UK’s animal protection movement – as they join calls for an end to animal testing in the UK. More →

Bonnie Tyler Is A Hero For Animals Nov 5, 2014

Internationally acclaimed singer Bonnie Tyler has joined with the BUAV in its campaign to make it mandatory for dogs, cats and other animals to be found homes, where possible, after their use in laboratories. More →

Joanna Lumley Calls For End Of Experiments On Primates At Leading EU Laboratory‏ Oct 2, 2014

Iconic English actress Joanna Lumley OBE has joined the BUAV in calling for action after the organisation exposed the grim reality of life for monkeys behind the closed doors of one leading European research laboratory. More →

Jane Goodall Speaks Out Against Cruel Primate Research At Max Planck Institute Sep 30, 2014

Internationally renowned primatologist, Dr Jane Goodall DBE has spoken out against the suffering of primates at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics (MPI) in Germany. More →

British Stars Unite To Support Campaign For Dogs In Laboratories Sep 26, 2014

John Nettles, Sue Johnston, Pam Ayres and Wendy Turner Webster have united to support a campaign for dogs in laboratories to be found new homes. More →

Ricky Gervais Helps BUAV Raise Awareness About Cruel Monkey Experiments Sep 16, 2014

Well known for his love of animals and his outspoken defence of their welfare, Ricky Gervais has recently spoken out in support of a new BUAV undercover investigation, which shows harrowing suffering of primates in an EU laboratory. More →

Jane Goodall Speaks Out Against Plight Of Baboons Used For Research In Kenya‏ Aug 12, 2014

World famous primatologist, Dr Jane Goodall, DBE Founder – the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace and distinguished field biologist and conservationist Ian Redmond OBE, have joined the UK animal protection organization the BUAV to raise concerns about the sad plight of wild-caught baboons used in research at the Institute of Primate Research in Kenya. More →

Ricky Gervais And Chris Packham Join BUAV To Oppose Beagle Farm‏ Jun 30, 2014

The BUAV, the leading organisation campaigning against animal experiments, has been joined by celebrities – including Ricky Gervais and Chris Packham – in calling on the Planning Inspectorate to reject an appeal to construct a new facility to breed and supply dogs to the research industry. More →

Alexei Sayle Says No To Cat Experiments Jun 3, 2014

Comedian and author, Alexei Sayle has joined with the BUAV as the organisation announces the delivery of its new report ‘What is happening to cats?’ More →

Ainsley Harriott Joins BUAV Campaign To End Experiments On Cats And Dogs May 16, 2014

Although renowned for his friendly demeanor, cheerful disposition and winning smile, there are some things that cast a more serious shadow over Ainsley Harriott's face and that is to hear about the suffering of animals. More →

April 24 Is World Day For Animals In Laboratories Apr 23, 2014

Thursday April 24th marks World Day for Animals in Laboratories; an international event to commemorate the millions of animals who suffer and die in laboratories around the world. More →

Victoria Stilwell Joins Campaign To End UK Dog Experiments Mar 20, 2014

It’s Me or the Dog presenter Victoria Stilwell is the latest high-profile supporter backing the BUAV Our Best Friends campaign. More →

Ricky Gervais Speaks Out Against Killing Of Puppies And Kittens In Laboratory‏ Mar 6, 2014

Ricky Gervais and Jilly Cooper have spoken out following a BUAV investigation that uncovered the shocking killing of very young puppies and kittens in experiments in a UK laboratory. More →

Ricky Gervais And Joanna Lumley Speak Out Against Baboon Cruelty Dec 18, 2013

Ricky Gervais, Joanna Lumley and Chris Packham have joined the BUAV call for an end to the cruel capture and use of wild baboons in disturbing experiments in Kenya. More →

Ricky Gervais Supports Petition Against Beagle Farm Nov 12, 2013

Comedian and famous animal advocate, Ricky Gervais, has joined a range of other celebrities assisting the BUAV in gaining support for its petition against a proposed beagle breeding facility in Yorkshire. More →

Jilly Cooper Wants To End Experiments On Cats And Dogs Nov 6, 2013

One of Britain’s most beloved authors, Jilly Cooper, has posed with one of her two pet greyhounds in support of Our Best Friends, a BUAV campaign calling on the Government to end the use of dogs and cats in experiments. More →

Kimberly Wyatt Joins The BUAV Call To End Cat And Dog Experiments‏ Oct 17, 2013

Ex-Pussycat Doll and ‘Got to Dance’ judge, Kimberly Wyatt, is supporting Our Best Friends, a BUAV campaign calling on the Government to end the use of dogs and cats in experiments. More →

Ricky Gervais Joins The BUAV Call To Government To End Experiments On Cats And Dogs Oct 15, 2013

Comedian and actor Ricky Gervais, has posed with his pet cat, Ollie, in support of Our Best Friends, a BUAV campaign calling on the UK Government to end the use of dogs and cats in experiments. More →

British TV Presenter Wants Inquiry Into Animal Suffering At Top UK University‏ Aug 15, 2013

Television presenter and animal advocate, Wendy Turner-Webster, today joined the BUAV to hand in a petition addressed to Rt Hon Theresa May MP, Secretary of State. More →

Paul O'Grady Supports BUAV Our Best Friends Campaign Jun 27, 2013

Paul O'Grady, television presenter, actor, comedian and star of the popular TV show, ‘For the Love of Dogs,’ is supporting the launch of ’Our Best Friends, a new campaign by the BUAV to raise awareness about and end the use of cats and dogs in experiments. More →

Celebrities Join BUAV Call For Independent Inquiry Into Animal Suffering‏ Jun 12, 2013

An Open Letter to Lord Taylor of Holbeach, Home Office Minister, More →

Paul McCartney Joins Call For Global Ban On Animal Tests For Cosmetics May 15, 2013

Former Beatle and long-time BUAV supporter Sir Paul McCartney has applauded the animal organization’s successful campaign to secure an animal testing ban for cosmetics in the European Union, and is now backing Cruelty Free International's work for a global ban on cosmetics tests on animals. More →

Morrissey Speaks Out Against Animal Suffering At Imperial College London May 13, 2013

Former The Smiths front-man, Morrissey has joined the BUAV call for an independent inquiry into disturbing evidence of animal suffering and poor practice revealed at an Imperial College London animal research laboratory. More →

Queen Guitarist Brian May Speaks Out Against Animal Suffering At Imperial College London Apr 16, 2013

The BUAV has welcomed support from Imperial College London graduate and Queen guitarist Dr Brian May, following its release of disturbing evidence of terrible animal suffering, poor practice and wrongdoing at one of the University’s animal research laboratories. More →

Peter Dinklage Named As Cruelty Free International Ambassador Apr 12, 2013

Following Europe’s cosmetics animal test ban in March, Emmy and Golden Globe award winning actor Peter Dinklage has become an ambassador for Cruelty Free International to call for an end to cosmetics tests on animals in the USA, as part of the non-profit’s mission to end product testing on animals worldwide. More →

Stars Celebrate End Of Cosmetics Testing On Animals In Europe Mar 6, 2013

Cruelty Free International, the global non-profit organization dedicated to ending cosmetics testing on animals worldwide, has been joined by celebrities Chrissie Hynde, Twiggy, Jenny Seagrove, Kimberly Wyatt and Joanna Lumley, to celebrate the end of cosmetics testing on animals in Europe. More →

Joss Stone Joins Cruelty Free International Apr 13, 2012

Cruelty Free International has announced the support of singer-songwriter Joss Stone for its mission to end product testing on animals worldwide. More →

Ricky Gervais Supports New Organization To End Animal Cruelty Mar 15, 2012

Ricky Gervais has helped launch a new global organization to end cosmetics tests on animals. More →

Brian May Says No To Beagle Breeding Farm Jan 24, 2012

Queen guitarist and respected wildlife campaigner, Dr Brian May, and his SAVE-ME campaign have joined the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection campaign to stop a proposal to build a beagle breeding facility in Yorkshire to supply beagles for experiments. More →

Morrissey Wants An End To Animal Testing For Cosmetics Jan 12, 2012

The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) is delighted to have the support of legendary singer Morrissey for its No Cruel Cosmetics campaign to end animal testing for new cosmetics sold in the European Union. More →