Save Ralph

 Animal breeding, also known as animal experimentation, animal science, or in vivo testing, is the use of nonhuman organisms in tests to monitor factors that influence the behaviour or biological mechanism under investigation. Land experiments, in which species are studied in their natural settings or ecosystems, differ from this approach. Universities, medical schools, pharmaceutical firms, military agencies, and industrial facilities that offer animal-testing services to the industry are where most experimental experimentation on animals takes place.

Since being used in an experiment, the majority of specimens are euthanized. Laboratory animals are obtained in a variety of ways depending on the country and species; the majority are purpose-bred, while a small percentage are captured in the wild or supplied by traders who purchase them from auctions and pounds. Animal experiment supporters, such as the British Royal Society, contend that almost any medical breakthrough in the twentieth century relies on the use of animals in some form. Also advanced computational models, according to the Institute for Laboratory Animal Study of the United States National Academy of Sciences, are unable to cope with the highly complex relationships between molecules, cells, tissues, organs, animals, and the environment. Animal rights groups challenge the need for and validity of animal research, claiming that it is unethical and poorly controlled, those false animal models cannot accurately simulate human results, that certain experiments are obsolete, and that animals have an inherent right not to be used or injured in research.

What’s ‘Save Ralph’?

‘Save Ralph’ is a 4-minute long short film animation that revolves around an interview with Ralph, a rabbit who describes his life as a subject of animal research and the injuries he has sustained as a result. The short film is written and directed by Spencer Susser. It stars Taika Waititi, Ricky Gervais, Zac Efron, Olivia Munn, Pom Klementieff, Tricia Helfer and Rodrigo Santoro.

The animation goes like this: Ralph is speaking with Humane Society International about a documentary on his rabbit life as a "tester" for beauty cosmetics. Ralph explains to the film team that he is partially deaf and blind with one eye. When getting ready for work, Ralph expresses his dissatisfaction with his life, stating that sacrificing his body to support people is worth it. Before Ralph is sprayed with an unseen chemical into his only functioning eye, Ralph's rabbit friends ask the production crew to release them from their trials. Ralph, now totally blind, speaks his parting words; “Without animal testing, I'd be out in the field as a normal rabbit." Ralph gives a worried thumbs-up to the camera as the video ends.

Here are some ways to prevent animal testing

• Buy cruelty-free household cleaning and cosmetic products- Look for the ‘leaping bunny logo’. If it doesn't mention "not tested on animals" on a product's packaging or on the company's website, it's possible that they do. If you have any doubts, contact the firm directly.

• Look for the ‘leaping bunny logo (the one below)

  
  
  

• DIY your own household products-  use baking soda and vinegar to clean bathrooms,  use vinegar, rubbing alcohol and water to clean glass items, use borax, dish soap and baking soda to wash your laundry instead of using products from companies that test.

• Lift your voice whenever a corporation conducts animal testing.- Can you see anything? Make a statement! Let's point out the businesses that aren't following the rules. Consumers and animals both deserve more. Don't be silent; speak up for those who aren't conscious.

• Bridge the gap to cruelty-free feminine care.- Many of the world's largest tampon and pad companies fund animal testing. Instead, use Natracare and The Honest Company's cruelty-free tampons and pads.