Laboratory animals were kept outside on Tuesday during a severe storm in Spain. The University of Murcia closed due to the storm, but left its animals outside.
Abolición Vivisección, a Spanish organization focused on ending animal experimentation, raised concern about the well-being of the dogs and monkeys who were kept in cages outside the university. The animals are used for experiments in laboratories at the university.
“The strong storm has forced the University of Murcia to suspend its activity. How are the animals that you have caged outdoors? Do you care about their “well-being” before you torture them in experiments or imprison them for life?” Abolición Vivisección asked the university on Twitter.
The organization shared a video showing caged animals amidst the storm at the university.
El fuerte temporal ha obligado a la Universidad de Murcia a suspender su actividad.
— AboliciónVivisección (@StopCamarles) May 23, 2023
¿Cómo están los animales que tenéis enjaulados a la intemperie @UMU? ¿Os preocupáis algo de su “bienestar” antes de torturarlos en experimentos o encarcelarlos de por vida?https://t.co/Gys84TqD7u pic.twitter.com/3xkOutVUXn
Will you support us?
We’re an independent news platform with a unique mission – to highlight the issues impacting our planet’s animals. Our supporters are the ones who empower us to stay independent, free from the influence of commercial interests or political agendas.
Importantly, we make sure our content remains accessible to all. Our coverage of animal-related issues, conservation efforts, and human impacts on wildlife is always free. We believe in the universal right to information.
However, operating a news agency requires resources, and that’s where you come in. If our cause resonates with you, we’re asking for your support. Whether it’s a one-time donation of as little as €1, or a recurring monthly contribution, every bit helps us continue our work. As a smaller agency, your support has a substantial impact.
Thank you for considering supporting us.
