Sanctuary recognized by AAVS for our continuing commitment to providing a safe haven for rescued lab animals

Chenoa Manor was recently awarded an unsolicited grant in the amount of $2000 from the American Anti-Vivisection Society in honor of our commitment to animal protection.  The grant recognized Chenoa Manor's history of providing permanent homes for abused and unwanted animals, and specifically for our commitment to animals rescued from research laboratories.

Many members of our rabbit family have made their way to Chenoa Manor after being rescued from animal testing facilities.  Based on the assumption that animals respond the same way that humans do when exposed to certain products, animals are continually used to test safety and effectiveness of drugs, household and personal care products, among others.

In reality, an animal's body does not respond the same way as that of a human.  As a result, animal-based research and testing methods continue to fail legitimate human needs, while discoveries in the field of alternatives have led to new and improved techniques which do not involve the use of live animals. 

The American Anti-Vivisection Society promotes the use of non-animal alternative methods that can more accurately predict consequences to humans.  Founded in 1883, the American Anti-Vivisection Society is the oldest animal protection organization in the United States and is dedicated to ending vivisection and all forms of cruelty to animals.

Chenoa Manor Animal Sanctuary would like to take this opportunity to thank the American Anti-Vivisection Society for its generous contribution.  To learn more about the American Anti-Vivisection Society, please visit their website.