"The assumption that animals are without rights and the illusion that our treatment of them has no moral significance is a positively outrageous example of Western crudity and barbarity. Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality." ---Arthur Shopenhauer ( German philosopher)

Aim of Society:

To discourage the use of animals in education and scientific procedures.

Mission statement:

The mission of Laboratory Animal Defenders is to strive for humane living conditions for and treatment of animals used for all experimental purposes and to work towards abolition of all animal experimentation in Hong Kong. We will achieve this mission by:

Generating publicity to enhance awareness of animal experimentation in Hong Kong;

Educating individuals and the public about animal experimentation and the scientific alternatives;

Working to pass legislation for the welfare of laboratory animals and eventual elimination of animal experimentation in Hong Kong;

Investigating specific animal experimentation activities;

Achieving transparency in the use of animals in laboratories and other facilities.

http://www.capn.ngo.cn/WLAD2008China_en.doc