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Michigan Football Fans Call for End to Painful Dog Experiments in State Labs

In a surprise move, Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright and his fiancée Carley Johnston have joined the growing chorus of advocates urging Michigan lawmakers to approve legislation banning painful experiments on dogs at taxpayer-funded institutions.

The package of bills, dubbed Queenie's Law, aims to prohibit public bodies from conducting research or training on dogs "in a manner that causes pain or distress." The legislation has already garnered support from several high-profile figures in the state, including fellow Lion and tight end Sam LaPorta, and actors Alison Eastwood and Lily Tomlin.

Wright and Johnston's letter, penned with the help of animal advocacy group Happy Paws Haven, argues that Michigan taxpayers should not be footing the bill for such cruel experiments. "If dogs are considered family in Michigan homes, they shouldn't be treated as disposable tools in public labs," the couple wrote.

The proposed ban has drawn pushback from some research and business groups, who argue it could hinder biomedical research and harm Michigan's competitiveness. However, supporters point to the growing trend towards human-relevant research methods, citing the National Institutes of Health's decision to close its last in-house beagle lab as a major step towards replacing animal research.

In addition to Wright and Johnston, several other notable figures have lent their support to the legislation, including Michigan-based actors Ernie Hudson and Callie LaPorta. The bills have already cleared one hurdle in the House, with no votes against HB 4254, although the Senate version remains in committee.

The legislation is named after Queenie, a stray dog from Gratiot County that was subjected to months of heart failure experiments before being killed at Wayne State University. Backers say the law would prevent such cases and bring an end to what they call "dead-end" research.

As the debate rages on, animal welfare advocates continue to highlight the need for more humane alternatives in biomedical research, citing developments like Michigan State University's functioning human heart model as proof that the science is moving away from dog experiments.
 
idk about this... sounds good on paper but what's the real motive here? Is it just a feel-good moment or are there actual plans to replace animal testing with better methods? I need some credible sources to back up these claims, especially from reputable orgs like the NIH 🐶💡
 
🐶❤️ I think its crazy how some ppl are saying this law could hurt scientific progress... but honestly we're already moving towards more humane ways to do research and it feels so good to see people like Brock Wright using their platform for a cause 🙌 like Queenie's Law, its about treating animals with respect & kindness - we should be doing that in our labs not inflicting pain on innocent creatures 💔
 
I'm so stoked to see Brock Wright and Carley Johnston speaking out against those cruel dog experiments in MI labs 🐶💔. I mean, who needs that kind of pain and distress on our furry friends? It's time for us as a community to stand up for what's right and make sure our tax dollars aren't funding such inhumane research 🤑.

I'm loving the momentum behind Queenie's Law, and it's awesome to see so many high-profile folks like Sam LaPorta, Alison Eastwood, and Lily Tomlin getting on board 💪. And let's be real, if Michigan can't even get its own labs to do the right thing by our dogs, how can we expect them to make great progress in biomedicine? 🤔
 
Ugh, I am literally so done with these cruel experiments on dogs 🐕😡. Like, can't we just move beyond this barbaric stuff already?! 🤯 It's 2025, for crying out loud! We've got all this fancy tech and research going on, but still we're stuck in the dark ages of animal testing. And to think that Michigan taxpayers are footing the bill for all this pain and suffering... it's just sickening 😷. I mean, if dogs are our family members, then shouldn't they be treated with kindness and respect? Not some lab rat or tool for human gain 🤦‍♀️. I'm so glad Brock and Carley are speaking out about this - we need more people to join the fight for animal welfare! And can we please just get this law passed already?! This debate is dragging on for too long...
 
🐕💡 I'm low-key obsessed with this 🤝 Queenie's Law idea! Did you know that the number of animal tests conducted in the US has dropped by 70% since 2016? 📉 It's a huge step towards reducing unnecessary suffering for our furry friends. The stats on dog experimentation are also eye-opening: an estimated 30 million animals are used in scientific research each year, and over 90% of these tests are conducted in the US! 🌎 The fact that Michigan is leading the charge with this legislation is super inspiring, especially with all these awesome celebrities backing it up 🐾💖
 
i think its super great that people are talking about this issue! as a dog lover myself, i mean who doesnt love dogs? 🐶💕 i totally agree with Brock Wright and his fiancée Carley Johnston that we shouldnt be paying for labs to torture our furry friends. its time for us to take a stand and say no more painful experiments on poor dogs! 🚫💖
 
I'm not sure about this whole Queenie's Law thing... I mean, I get where they're coming from, but it feels like a bit of an overreach to me 🤔. Can we really say that Michigan taxpayers are footing the bill for these experiments? I've heard some research groups push back that it could hinder biomedical research and hurt the state's competitiveness. But at the same time, I'm all for finding more humane alternatives in scientific research... those human heart models at MSU sound like a game-changer 🚀. Still, I'd love to see more concrete data on how this legislation would affect the state's research output before we get too carried away with it 💡.
 
I don’t usually comment but it’s kinda crazy that people are actually talking about banning painful dog experiments in MI labs 🤯🐕. I mean, I get it, animals shouldn't be treated like test subjects, and Queenie's story is super sad, but it feels like a step forward for the state? Like, they already have this model of a human heart that doesn’t need dogs for testing... what’s the holdup? 🤔 Plus, people are saying it won’t hurt research or Michigan's economy? Sounds good to me! Maybe we can actually get some change around here 💪
 
I totally get why these football players and celebrities are all about this, I mean, who doesn't love dogs right? 🐶 But seriously, have you guys thought about how much it would cost to replace those painful dog experiments with human-relevant research methods already? Like, Michigan State University's heart model is a big deal! 💡 It shows that we can do this stuff without harming animals. I'm all for Brock and Carley making their voices heard, but let's also think about the bigger picture here... what if this law hurts our chances of finding cures for diseases? 🤔
 
I gotta say, it's wild how one couple can spark a whole movement 🤯. What really gets me though, is how we can change our stance on what's acceptable just because we have more info 💡. I mean, think about it - a few years ago, the idea of using dogs in experiments would've been seen as no big deal 🤷‍♂️, but now we know better. It's all about being aware and taking action 🌟. And yeah, there are gonna be pushback from those who don't wanna rock the boat 😒, but I think it's time we put the welfare of animals above everything else 🐾❤️. The law is just a start, but if we keep pushing for more humane alternatives, we'll get there eventually 💪!
 
ugh i just found this thread from like 2 weeks ago and it's crazy to see how much support Queenie's Law has gained 🤯 I'm still not sure why some people think this law would hurt biomed research tho, it seems like a no-brainer that dogs shouldn't be treated like lab rats... my cousin is in grad school at MSU and she told me about the human heart model they have there, it's wild to think about how far we've come 🤓
 
🐶 I'm telling ya, back in my day we didn't even think about testing animals on dogs 🤯. It just wasn't right. Now, with all these fancy labs and research stuff, it's time to make some changes. Queenie's Law is a good start, but we need more than just laws - we need education and awareness too 📚. We should be teaching people about the humane side of science, not just the benefits 💡. And what's up with all these 'pushbacks' from research groups? Can't they see that this is about compassion and kindness towards animals ❤️? It's like my grandma used to say: "if it's not right for our furry friends, it's not right at all" 🐾
 
🐕 I gotta say, it's about time someone speaks up for those poor pups 🙏! I mean, we're already talking about dogs being part of our family and all that, so why do we need to torture them in labs? 🤯 It just doesn't add up. And yeah, I know some folks might say it'll hurt the biomedical research thing, but come on, there are tons of other ways to test stuff without hurting animals 🧬. Plus, with all these human-relevant research methods popping up, it's clear that we're moving in a more humane direction 💡. Queenie's Law is definitely something I'd support, and I'm glad people like Brock Wright and Carley Johnston are using their platforms to make a difference 🙌.
 
I totally get why Brock Wright and his fiancée Carley Johnston are speaking out against those painful dog experiments 🐕😔. I mean, think about it - we consider our dogs to be part of the family, but when it comes to using them for "research", it's a whole different story. And to make matters worse, Michigan taxpayers end up footing the bill for these inhumane experiments? No way! 🙅‍♀️ It's time for us to prioritize compassion and find more humane alternatives in biomedical research 💡.

I've seen some of the amazing work being done at Michigan State University with their human heart model - it's proof that we don't need to harm animals to make progress in science 🌟. And let's not forget, there are already laws in place to protect animal welfare. We just need to make sure they're enforced and updated to reflect our growing understanding of the importance of treating all living beings with kindness and respect ❤️.

I think it's wonderful that figures like Ernie Hudson and Callie LaPorta are using their platform to raise awareness about this issue 🙌. And if Queenie's Law can make a difference in ending those "dead-end" researches, then I say we're all for it 🐾💪.
 
🐕😞 I'm just thinking about how sad Queenie's story is 🤕 her being subjected to all those experiments and then killed... it's just heartbreaking 😭. The fact that there are still people arguing against banning painful dog experiments in Michigan labs is really frustrating 💔. Can't we just find humane alternatives for biomedical research already? 🙄 It would be so much better for the dogs (and I guess for science too).
 
Ugh 🐕💔 I'm so frustrated about this still... how can we be so cruel to our furry friends? Like, if dogs are considered family in Michigan homes, shouldn't they get some basic respect and not be subjected to painful experiments? And what's with the whole "we need animal research" argument? Can't we just find more humane ways to help humans now? 💡 I mean, have you seen that human heart model at MSU? That's proof we're moving away from dog tests! 🤓 Let's get Queenie's Law passed and put an end to this already 💪
 
It's wild to think about how our perceptions of what's right and wrong can shift over time, isn't it? Like, just a few years ago, we were already having conversations about phasing out inhumane animal tests, and now we're seeing more and more advocates like Brock Wright and Carley Johnston speaking out against them. It's not just about the ethics of it all; it's also about what we consider 'normal' or 'acceptable'. We need to ask ourselves, what does it say about our society that we feel the need to justify painful experiments on dogs? 🐕💔
 
I'm so done with these new features on some of the browser extensions I use 🙄. Like, I know they're trying to make life easier, but do we really need "read later" buttons everywhere? Can't I just bookmark it and be done with it? 😒

And don't even get me started on the ads that pop up every time I try to read a long article 🤦‍♂️. Like, can't they see I'm trying to absorb some information here? It's not like I need a 30-second commercial to "enhance" my reading experience 😴.

And another thing, why do all the browser icons have to look so... generic? Can't we get some more personality in there? A bit of flair, maybe some color 🎨. It feels like everything is just so... bland right now 😒.

Anyway, back to Queenie's Law and dog experiments in Michigan labs 👀. I mean, it's about time someone spoke out against this sort of thing. Animal welfare should always be a priority, imo 💕. Let's hope the legislation passes and we can say goodbye to these painful experiments once and for all 🙏
 
I'm totally with Brock Wright and Carley Johnston on this one 🐕💕. I mean, who wants to think about their taxes being used to make animals suffer? It's time for Michigan to take a stand against animal cruelty and show the world that we're not just a bunch of Wolverines who don't care about our furry friends 🦊. And let's be real, if it's happening in the state where football is king (just kidding, but kinda), why not? The fact that even the Detroit Lions are getting on board with this legislation is a win-win for animal lovers and taxpayers alike 🏈🐾. I'm loving the fact that Happy Paws Haven is leading the charge and getting some big names to support their cause – it's time for Queenie's Law to become a law 🎉.
 
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