The first group of animals since the NZAVS and HUHA 'Out of the Labs' campaign win, were offered up for adoption last October by Massey University. 

Now, we've got more great news: Massey University contacted NZAVS and HUHA again to get help with rehoming another group of animals. This time they had a group of 23 young rats who were breed for the purpose of research, testing and teaching but were never used.

Animals like this can be euthanised by institutes who no longer want them — there are no rules or regulations stopping this from happening.

It's promising to see that Massey University is giving animals like this a second chance at life!

HUHA has a strict rehoming policy so we can be confident in knowing that these rats will only go to the best homes where they will spend their lives being pampered by their loving, new human parents.

Today, the rats were picked up from Massey University in Palmerston North. They are now in Wellington, at the HUHA Sanctuary where they will receive appropriate vet care (i.e. be desexed) and will be showered in love and affection. 

All of the people who supported our Out of the Labs campaign helped make this happen — thank you all so much!