Former "Baywatch" star Pamela Anderson recently declined the famous ALS ice bucket challenge because it allegedly funds "cruel" and "outdated" animal testing practices.
The animal rights activist wrote on her Facebook page, "Sorry, I can't bring myself to do your ice bucket challenge. I enjoy a good dare, it's always good to bring awareness - in fun, creative ways. I don't want to take away from that, I thought instead, 'I'd challenge ALS to stop animal testing.
The 47-year-old added, "Mice had holes drilled into their skulls, were inflicted with crippling illnesses, and were forced to run on an inclined treadmill until they collapsed from exhaustion. Monkeys had chemicals injected into their brains and backs and were later killed and dissected."
Anderson also reiterated that animal testing is not only ineffective, only very few tests actually progress into human trials," according to SMH.
"Even though animals feel pain and suffer like we do, their bodies often react completely differently to drugs and diseases."
"Trying to cure human diseases by relying on outdated and ineffective animal experiments isn't only cruel - it's a grave disservice to people who desperately need cures," she added.
Meanwhile, Helen Marston, chief executive of Humane Research Australia commended Anderson for taking a stand not only against the ice bucket challenge but ALS research involving animals in general, The Daily Beast reported.
"People mean well when they donate to health charities, but many are unaware that they may inadvertently be supporting cruel and unnecessary animal experiments. With growing awareness of the dangers of reliance on data from animal tests, the public should be able to make an informed choice as to how their generous donations are really being spent," Marston said.
Meanwhile, Carey Hart rallied against ALS on Thursday, August 21. Pink's husband wrote, "I went the contribution route. I figure ALS would rather have my money than see me wet. I'll pull the water towards washing my bike later!" US Weekly noted.
