Rise for Animals

Research & analysisWashington, D.C.

Overview

Rise for Animals (formerly the National Anti-Vivisection Society) is a research and advocacy organization focused on ending animal experimentation. The organization specializes in compiling, analyzing, and publishing USDA inspection and violation records — making opaque regulatory data accessible to journalists, advocates, and the public.

Rise for Animals occupies a distinctive niche in the advocacy ecosystem: rather than conducting undercover investigations or direct rescues, they focus on research and documentation — turning public records into actionable analysis. This approach complements the work of investigation-focused organizations.

Beagle-Specific Work

Key Finding

Rise for Animals provides the most comprehensive public documentation of Marshall BioResources' USDA compliance record — filling a gap that Marshall's private corporate status creates.

Marshall BioResources Analysis

Compiled and published analyses of Marshall's 20+ USDA AWA violations since 2007. This work provides the most accessible public source for Marshall's compliance history — which is otherwise difficult to obtain because Marshall is a private company not subject to SEC disclosure requirements.

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Marshall Whistleblower Exposés

Published a series of investigative reports based on whistleblower documentation from inside Marshall BioResources, in collaboration with Camp Beagle. These exposés included rare photos from inside the facility showing beagles in inhalation masks, barren kennels, and mortality documentation.

USDA Inspection Record Analysis

Systematic analysis of USDA inspection patterns across beagle breeding facilities — documenting disparities in enforcement, inspector patterns, and violation rates. This research supports the broader argument that USDA oversight is structurally inadequate.

Broader Scope

Rise for Animals works across all laboratory animal species, not just beagles. The organization campaigns against primate testing, advocates for alternatives, and publishes research on the scientific limitations of animal models. Their beagle work is particularly impactful because of their unique focus on data analysis and public records — providing the evidence foundation that other organizations use for campaigns and legal actions.