On April 8, a group of protestors braved the cold, damp weather to protest years-long human heart failure research using dogs, by Wayne State University. AFA Treasurer Donald Garlit was among those attending the rally sponsored by PCRM. Comedian Lily Tomlin, a Detroit native and WSU alum issued a statement condemning the tests.
“I am writing you to speak against the medical experiments that Wayne State University—my alma mater—is practicing on helpless dogs. I understand that Wayne State is spending millions of taxpayer dollars using dogs in heart failure experiments that have not benefited human health in any way. I urge you to end these senseless experiments as soon as possible,” says Lily Tomlin in her statement.
Local media covered the event. Here’s a link to one report, which includes a video with Don’s sound-bite.