Dear Editor,
I just wanted to say how much I appreciated Mr Bailey’s powerful piece, “Shameful testing on bodies of living animals goes on in Hong Kong.”
As an advocate for animal rights, I deeply appreciate the courage it takes to shine a light on the hidden suffering of sentient beings in research laboratories. The inclusion of the photographs of the rabbit restrained, the pig with a number painted on his or her body, what appeared to be dead mice sealed in baggies and containers, and the baby monkey receiving an injection was especially important. Too often, the victims of experimentation are rendered invisible, reduced to statistics or euphemisms. By showing their faces and their plight, your article restores their individuality and reminds readers that these are living beings, not disposable tools.
The article rightly highlights that alternatives to animal testing are not only available but increasingly effective — from organ‑on‑chip technology to AI‑driven models of human biology. Continuing to exploit and kill animals when humane, scientifically advanced methods exist is indefensible. Every animal deserves freedom from cages, needles, and suffocation, and every university and research institution has a moral obligation to embrace cruelty‑free innovation.
Thank you for giving voice to those who cannot speak for themselves. By exposing these practices, you help build momentum toward a future where compassion and science coexist without compromise. I hope your coverage inspires regulators, universities, and the public to demand an end to animal experimentation and to champion alternatives that respect life.
Sincerely,
Sara Crane
Toronto
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