Michigan Lawmakers Urged to Ban Painful Dog Experiments
In a push for change, Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright and his fiancée Carley Johnston have called on Michigan's top lawmakers to approve legislation banning painful experiments on dogs at taxpayer-funded institutions. The proposed ban, known as Queenie's Law, aims to put an end to cruel canine research that has been ongoing in the state for decades.
The law, which has already garnered support from Wright and Johnston, joins a growing list of high-profile endorsements, including those of Lions teammate Sam LaPorta and director/actor Alison Eastwood. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a medical ethics nonprofit advocating for the bills, says that Wright and Johnston's letter "adds momentum to what we call a common-sense, bipartisan effort."
Critics argue that Michigan taxpayers are funding inhumane research on dogs at Wayne State University, with an estimated $15 million spent since 1991. The group points to public records describing surgeries performed on dogs' chest cavities and implanted devices used to induce heart failure.
However, proponents of the bill counter that dog experiments have become obsolete as human-based methods are advancing. They point to alternatives like clinical trials, population studies, and research using donated human organs that have shown better results for patients.
The legislation has already cleared one hurdle in the House, with the Regulatory Reform Committee voting overwhelmingly to advance the bill. But opponents argue that restrictions on animal studies could hinder biomedical research and harm Michigan's competitiveness.
As Wright and Johnston note, if dogs are considered family members in Michigan homes, they shouldn't be treated as disposable tools in public labs. The proposed ban is a step towards replacing painful dog experiments with more humane alternatives.
In a push for change, Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright and his fiancée Carley Johnston have called on Michigan's top lawmakers to approve legislation banning painful experiments on dogs at taxpayer-funded institutions. The proposed ban, known as Queenie's Law, aims to put an end to cruel canine research that has been ongoing in the state for decades.
The law, which has already garnered support from Wright and Johnston, joins a growing list of high-profile endorsements, including those of Lions teammate Sam LaPorta and director/actor Alison Eastwood. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a medical ethics nonprofit advocating for the bills, says that Wright and Johnston's letter "adds momentum to what we call a common-sense, bipartisan effort."
Critics argue that Michigan taxpayers are funding inhumane research on dogs at Wayne State University, with an estimated $15 million spent since 1991. The group points to public records describing surgeries performed on dogs' chest cavities and implanted devices used to induce heart failure.
However, proponents of the bill counter that dog experiments have become obsolete as human-based methods are advancing. They point to alternatives like clinical trials, population studies, and research using donated human organs that have shown better results for patients.
The legislation has already cleared one hurdle in the House, with the Regulatory Reform Committee voting overwhelmingly to advance the bill. But opponents argue that restrictions on animal studies could hinder biomedical research and harm Michigan's competitiveness.
As Wright and Johnston note, if dogs are considered family members in Michigan homes, they shouldn't be treated as disposable tools in public labs. The proposed ban is a step towards replacing painful dog experiments with more humane alternatives.
it's about time we put an end to those cruel dog experiments that have been going on for decades...I mean, $15 million spent since 1991 is insane! 
and can you even imagine the suffering of those poor dogs?!? 
I'm glad Brock Wright and Carley Johnston are speaking out about this - it's a huge step forward in advocating for animal welfare. 
and yeah, I guess opponents might say that restrictions on animal studies could hinder research, but let's be real, human-based methods are advancing faster than ever! 
so why not ditch the old ways of doing things?!? 
anyway, I'm all for it - a ban on painful dog experiments is a win-win for us and those adorable furry friends 
, the more I'm convinced that we need to reconsider our stance on animal testing in research. Don't get me wrong, I get why some people are worried that banning painful experiments on dogs will slow down biomedical breakthroughs - but let's be real, human-based methods and alternative approaches like clinical trials and population studies are already out there and working just fine 
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. We need to recognize that animals, including dogs, are not just test subjects but living beings that deserve our compassion and respect 
I'm literally so hyped 4 this!!! Brock Wright and Carley Johnston r totally doin it for the right reasons 
those poor dogs don't deserve 2 suffer just 4 some humans gain 
I mean, we got all these new techs & methods 4 human research already 
why can't we just move on from dog tests? 
let's get that ban passed and show the world we care about animal welfare 
I feel so sorry for those poor dogs being used in research! It's crazy that we're still using them like this in 2025. Brock Wright and Carley Johnston are total heroes for speaking out against it 
. Every dog deserves to live a happy life, not be used as a lab rat 
. Like, can't we just switch to human-based methods already? It's all about safety and ethics, you know? I mean, 15 million bucks for dog surgeries since '91 is crazy 
. And what's up with the chest cavity surgeries and implanted devices? It's like they're trying to win some kind of twisted award 
. But seriously, it's time to put a stop to this inhumane stuff. I'm all for Brock and Carley's Queenie's Law 
. I'm loving the fact that Brock Wright and his fiancée are speaking out about this - they're not just athletes, they're also animal lovers 
. It's time for us to move on from these outdated methods and find more humane alternatives 
. Dogs are not just animals, they're living beings that feel pain and emotions too! It's crazy to me that some people think it's okay to put them through those awful experiments just because it's "research". I mean, have you seen the surgeries they're doing on dogs? It's horrific 
. We need to stand up for our furry friends and make sure we're not treating them like lab rats or something. And yeah, I get that human-based methods are advancing, but can't we just find alternative ways to test those too without hurting animals?