14 DAY TRIAL // University of Michigan is involved in a disturbing case of animal cruelty. A perfectly healthy tabby sheltered by this institution has become a misfortunate victim in the hands of scientists eager to perform lab tests.
The cats' former owners brought the creature to Michigan animal shelter, hoping it will benefit form a better home, PETA informs.
Gratiot County Animal Shelter staff delivered the creature to animal dealer R&R Research. This was definitely not the end of its Odyssey, since it finally reached the lab of University of Michigan, where it was treated as No. 8269, used during painful tests and then killed.
PETA accuses the U-M official of trying to manipulate public opinion, as they state that their animal guests are usually adopted by loving families after their presence is no longer required in their institution.
After PETA officials asked for proper explanations, representatives from University of Michigan stated that non-animal computer simulations can't replace tests developed on cats, even though these eco-friendly replacements have already been used by nurses and doctors to teach intubation during other classes held at U-M.