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Reports Cheri Stevens Statement: California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC) Summary My name is Cheri and I was an employee at the California National
Primate Research Center (CNPRC). My term of employment began in March
2002, and ended in March 2005, when I voluntarily resigned to seek
employment in an environment that was non experimental. Many things I
witnessed or was directly involved in led me to believe that the
business of animal research was not for me. The CNPRC would like to paint the public a picture of their
establishment as a place of business that maintains a constant state of
order, a place that makes decisions that are nothing but humane to the
animals housed on site. I witnessed a much different place. The CNPRC is
in the business of making a profit at the expense and well-being of the
primates housed there. I witnessed several animals suffer from
behavioral and health issues there were a direct result of the care they
were not receiving from staff at the CNPRC. I witnessed many decisions
being made based on what would benefit the employees rather than the
primates housed at CNPRC. I witnessed many unfair and unjust practices
being used on a daily basis. I witnessed staff mishandling and abusing
animals as if it was a necessary part of the employee�s day. The CNPRC
is understaffed and the primates are not receiving adequate care. Many
primates die every year due to malnourishment. They are literally
starving to death. It is common practice for the CNPRC to sweep the dirt
under the rug. Most of the concerns that I developed over the years were never
addressed. On more than one occasion problems were reported that were
not addressed and this lead to more severe issues. This is the case with
the seven primates who lost their lives in the ARS building during the
ventilation malfunction, as well as with a particular primate
affectionately known as �Buzz� (MMU 25616.) who died due to negligence.
I am here today to bring my concerns to the public�s attention. Much of
the funding the CNPRC receives is through federal tax dollars and I
think it is necessary for the public to know what their money is being
spent on. I am hoping that by bringing this to the attention of the
public changes will begin to take place that will only benefit the
primates housed there. For the lives that they live and the sacrifice they voluntarily make
they deserve nothing less than humane living conditions.
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CNPRC / ARS Heater Malfunction �
August 2004 |
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