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Real Pets. Real People.

Explore articles on biomedical breakthroughs, ethical questions, and the real-world impact of animal research. Get expert insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and educational deep-dives — all in one place.

Fifi’s Story: My Retired Racing Greyhound Beat

· by Kirsten Bell as told to FBR

Cleo’s Story of Survival

· by Ginger Tansey

Bones’ Story: How Bones Beat Addison’s Disease

· by Amber Kakley

Kaylee Bear’s Story: What I Learned From Kaylee

· by Sandy Hively

Mercury’s Story: The Life of a Former Lab Cat

Cleveland’s Story: My Dog Had a Flea and Tick Infestation. Now He’s Healthy As Ever

· by Amanda Sparks

Elmer’s Story: My Dog Elmer Had Nasal Cancer. Here’s Our Story

· by Dr. Alisha Preno as told to FBR

Corbin and Marshall’s Story: Animal Testing Saved My Son’s Life

· by Jessica Smith as told to FBR

Gizmoto’s Story: Love at First Sight

· by Amy E. Sanderson

Big Jack’s Story: When Big Jack Was Little Jack, She Almost Lost Him to Kidney Disease

· by Jean Marie Stillwell as told to FBR

Echo’s Story: How an Animal Lover and Animal Research Saved This Kitty

· by Sarah Gilliam as told to FBR

Cleo’s Story: One Pup’s Tale of Love and Second Chances

· by Mia T. Lieberman, DVM, PhD, DACLAM, as told to FBR

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