When you’re shopping, do you look for the “Leaping Bunny” symbol or language on a label that states “not tested on animals”?  It only takes a second to check, but companies may change hands and sometimes subsidiaries are acquired by parent companies with differing standards.  Revised policies and buyouts raise challenges for people keeping track of the culprits in animal testing.  It’s not always easy to be certain on broad company policies around animal testing or to stay up to date on those changes.

If you’ve ever thought, wouldn’t it be great if there were a way to take the guesswork out of seeking cruelty-free purchases, welcome to the Cruelty Cutter!  Cruelty Cutter is a kind app designed to check products so you can know on the go the status of a company or product.

While many of the companies on the Cruelty Cutter database may overlap with those who have applied for “Leaping Bunny” status, there are thousands of differences.  You can learn more about their independent method used to determine company eligibility for inclusion.

Bonus- the app has impressive built in functionality that makes activism simple

• One click “Bite Back” feature enables an on the spot response that helps promote awareness of companies still relying on animal testing
• Rewards for shares: you can also share support for compassionate companies, and all social media shares earn “Doggie Dollars” which result in coupons for cruelty free products and companies
• The app purchase supports the Beagle Freedom Project

Why Beagles?

Beagles are the most commonly used dog in labs because of their friendly and gentle dispositions.  Beagles’ trusting natures and adaptability, the very traits that makes them dear to humans, are also the traits that make them ideal research subjects.  Founded in 2010,  The Beagle Freedom Project has established a national network dedicated to the legal rescue and rehoming of these dogs from research facilities.  The Beagle Freedom Project is also a national advocacy leader, providing a voice for right to release legislation to ensure that dogs and cats are given a second chance at life after research.

More than 70,000 people across the U.S. have signed up to participate in the Beagle Freedom Project campaigns!  A forever home means so much to dogs who have spent their entire lives caged and have known little, if any, kindness or warmth.  Learn more about fostering or adopting a rescued beagle.