The Philadelphia Anti-Vivisection Congress

Saturday, June 18, 2005
Philadelphia Ethical Society
1906 S. Rittenhouse Square

Contact: HugsForPuppies@riseup.net

The event is free.

The Philadelphia Anti-Vivisection Congress will take place at the Philadelphia Ethical Society (1906 S. Rittenhouse Square) on Saturday, June 18th. It will run from noon until 6:30. Speaking at the event will be...

• Dr. Jerry Vlasak, a trauma surgeon and ALF spokesperson, Dr. Vlasak is also known for his work with the Los Angeles ADL and the Sea Shepard Conservation Society.
• Anthony Nocella, Coeditor of the book "Terrorists or Freedom Fighters" Also works with the Center for Animal Liberation Affairs. Michelle Rokke, Famous for her undercover investigation of Huntington Life Sciences, Michelle will offer a tutorial on how to investigate laboratories.
• Lawrence Carter-Long, A former poster child for animal research, Lawrence has become one of its strongest opponents. He currently organizes anti-vivisection campaigns for IDA.
• Kevin Jonas, Stop Huntington Animal Cruelty USA, one of the most eloquent advocates of animal rights. Is currently facing the possibility of over 20 years in prison for his role in operating a website

Please come out and learn about the scientific invalidity of animal research and how you can make difference in the struglle to abolish it.

Mission Statement for the conference: 2005 is an important year for the anti-vivisection movement in general and particularly for the anti-vivisection movement in Philadelphia. One of the world's most notorious vivisection laboratories, Huntington life Sciences lies on the brink of closure. Huntington has been exposed several times for such atrocities as punching beagle puppies in the face, dissecting live monkeys, and falsifying data concerning the safety of consumer products. HLS is currently 85 million dollars in debt which they must repay in 2006. This year represents a golden opportunity to close the lab once and for all. Philadelphia has a proud tradition of anti-vivisection activism. In 2004, a Philadelphia-based animal rights organization, Hugs for Puppies convinced over a dozen companies to refuse to do business with Huntington. The list includes customers, market makers and even their software supplier. This year the national biotechnology conference will take place in Philadelphia. Huntington Life Sciences will be attending this conference in an attempt to promote their failing company and peddle their falsified data to the corporations that seek to contaminate and patent the world's food supply. This year, as a response to the biotech conference and because this is a crucial year for the anti-vivisection movement. Hugs for Puppies' annual conference will focus on animal testing.

HUGS FOR PUPPIES Mission Statement: Hugs for Puppies is a grassroots animal rights group based in the Philadelphia area. We campaign for animal rights through both action and outreach, believing that many steps must be taken to create a society where animals are treated humanely and their rights to be healthy, happy, and free are respected by all. Intelligent campaigning, professionalism, courage in the face of intimidation, creativity, and constant action on behalf of animals are what we strive for.