This September, Honey Paws joined advocates and animal lovers for the March to Abolish Animal Testing, a 207-mile journey from Albany to Marshall BioResources in Upstate New York. Honey Paws was proud to support the March to Abolish Animal Testing (MAAT) coalition and help amplify its message calling for an end to breeding dogs for laboratory experimentation.
The March in the News
The march attracted media attention throughout New York. Read more about the event:
- MSN/ Utica Observer-Dispatch — March to abolish animal testing comes through Mohawk Valley\
- New York Post — New Yorkers taking stand against cruel animal testing with march across Empire State\
- The Daily Post — March to Abolish Animal Testing Amplifies Public Call to End Animal Testing in the U.S.\
- Morningstar / PR Newswire — March to Abolish Animal Testing amplifies public call to end animal testing in the US\
- Be Magazine — One Movement, An Unlikely Coalition: How a Beagle Rescue Is Uniting a Divided Nation\
- UNCHAINEDTV — The NY State March to End Animal Testing Could Be the Biggest in US History\
- Times of Wayne County — The battle over the beagles\
- Times Union — March to Abolish Animal Testing begins in Albany\
- Finger Lakes Times — The dark side of animal breeding in Central NY
- AOL.com – March to abolish animal testing comes through Mohawk Valley\
- WMNF — Poet-Teacher-Activist Conceives Major March To Abolish Animal Testing\
- WENY News – Animal Rights Advocates Will March 200 Miles from Albany to Upstate Dog Breeding Facility
- Utica Observer-Dispatch – March to abolish animal testing comes through Mohawk Valley
- Rome Daily Sentinel – 200-mile animal testing protest to make stop in Marcy
- The Overlook – Woodstock Activist Helps Lead 207-Mile March Against Animal Testing
- Animal 24-7 – Can 15-miles-a-day march on the Erie Canal save Marshall Farms beagles?
- Auckland Scoop – 207-Mile March To Abolish Animal Testing From Albany To Marshall BioResources Calls For An End To Animal Testing
- Be Magazine – Animal Advocates Join Historic March to Abolish Animal Testing on a 207-Mile Journey from New York State Capitol to Marshall BioResources
Help Us Keep the Momentum Going
The march may be over, but the fight for laboratory dogs continues. Elected officials have the power to influence animal welfare policy and help determine the future of facilities like Marshall BioResources.
Contact local representatives and candidates to ask where they stand on breeding dogs for animal testing and what they will do to address the issue.
Who Can You Contact?
- Pamela Helming: New York State Senator, District 54: Represents Wayne County and surrounding communities. Contact Senator Helming
- Brian Manktelow: New York State Assembly, District 130: Represents Wayne County and the Town of Webster. Contact Assemblymember Manktelow
Ask these officials to explain their positions on Marshall BioResources, the breeding of dogs for laboratory research, and policies that could protect animals from suffering.
Copy and Paste: Make Your Voice Heard
You can use the message below to contact your representatives.
Subject: Please Take Action for Dogs at Marshall BioResources
Dear [Representative’s Name],
I am writing to ask where you stand on Marshall BioResources in North Rose, New York, and the breeding of dogs for laboratory experimentation.
Thousands of dogs are bred for use in research, and I believe we must work toward a future where scientific progress does not depend on animal suffering.
What is your position on Marshall BioResources, and what specific actions would you support to end the breeding of dogs for animal testing in New York?
I urge you to prioritize animal welfare, support humane alternatives to animal experimentation, and take meaningful steps toward ending this industry.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing your position on this important issue.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
The march was one step forward. Now, let’s keep the pressure on and make sure these dogs are not forgotten.
