Charlotte Ross For Chimpanzees In Humane Society PSA (Video)
Written by Vegetarian Star on May 17th, 2011 in Actresses, Animal Issues, Videos.
Charlotte Ross has recorded a video for the Humane Society of the United States which draws attention to the plight of chimpanzees in research labs. Ross and the HSUS are urging people to contact their representatives and ask them to support the Great Ape Protection Act and the Cost Savings Act, H.R.1513 and S.810. respectively.
The legislation would accomplish three main goals:
1. Phase out invasive research on chimps in laboratories.
2. Retire over 500 government owned chimps to sanctuaries.
3. End the breeding of chimpanzees for research.
Chimp research is apparently no cheap business. By doing the above three things, taxpayers in the country would save approximately $30 million annually.
“I have always been fascinated with chimpanzees and their amazing abilities. I can’t imagine how difficult laboratory life must be for such intelligent and social animals who are so much like us,” said Ross. “I’m so glad I can help The Humane Society of the United States spread the word about what chimpanzees in labs are subjected to and how people can help. It’s time to end this wasteful and inhumane practice, once and for all.”
Photo: PR Photos
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