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Stop The Suffering — Freedom For Escaped Lab Monkeys
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Forty-three innocent monkeys that escaped captivity deserve a humane future—don’t let them be locked away again.
The recent escape of 43 rhesus macaque monkeys from a South Carolina research facility has sparked national attention—and for good reason. These young, intelligent primates were not meant to live their lives in cages. The incident highlights a critical choice: will these monkeys be returned to confinement, or will they be given the freedom and compassion they deserve?
The monkeys escaped from Alpha Genesis, a company that breeds primates for medical research. The escape occurred when a caretaker failed to secure an enclosure door, allowing the monkeys to flee into the wooded areas surrounding the facility1. While 35 have been recaptured, eight remain at large2.
Alpha Genesis claims the monkeys are “too young” to have been used in experiments3. But returning them to confinement ensures that they will likely be subjected to research in the future. These monkeys, like all sentient beings, deserve a life free from fear and exploitation.
A Troubling History of Negligence
This is not the first time primates have escaped from Alpha Genesis. In 2014, 26 monkeys fled the facility, and in 2016, another 19 escaped. Reports reveal a troubling history of inadequate enclosures, preventable animal injuries, and repeated USDA violations4. The company has received over $110 million in federal contracts since 20085, yet these incidents persist, endangering both animals and the public.
The recent escape underscores a larger issue: the ethics of keeping intelligent, social creatures in confined and unnatural conditions. Rhesus macaques are highly adaptable, curious animals that thrive in complex environments—not sterile cages6.
A Call for Compassion and Humanity
Alpha Genesis now has an opportunity to make things right. Instead of returning these monkeys to a life of confinement, they can release them to a sanctuary where they can live with dignity, care, and freedom. Sanctuaries provide these primates with the chance to form social bonds, explore natural surroundings, and live as they were meant to—free from exploitation.
Choosing compassion is not just about these 43 monkeys; it’s about setting a precedent for how animals are treated in research facilities across the country. A decision to release them would send a powerful message that science and ethics can coexist.
Join the Call for Change
We must act now to ensure these monkeys are not returned to a life of captivity. Time is of the essence. The Alpha Genesis CEO has the power to give these monkeys the life they deserve—but it’s up to us to demand it.
Sign the petition today and stand with us in calling for the release of these 43 monkeys to a reputable sanctuary. Together, we can ensure a better future for these intelligent, sentient beings.