Bill Chen

Writing 39C Student. Aspiring to learn and research advocacy for animals (like rats).

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

I second this! Nothing, especially makeup, should rely on the usage and suffering of other animals. #39canimals

[gabriela @gabriela_rxcha]

#39canimals be cruelty free and don’t buy from these brands that are still testing on animals. some brands on this list, like NARS, use to be cruelty free but have accommodated their policies to be able to sell in China

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

I absolutely agree. Elephants mourn and paint, they can feel joy and sadness in complex emotional ways just like us. We shouldn't be treating them so poorly. #39canimals

[Shireen Turner @ShireenTurner]

This is incredibly sad to see. These elephants don't deserve such treatment. #39canimals

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

This is so tragic. I desperately wish more people acknowledged and empathized with the psychological trauma that we constantly inflict towards animals that live on this shared planet. #39canimals

[Giselle Huerta @GiselleHuerta16]

Infants that have become orphans due to their mother being poached for bushmeat, have shown psychological and physical trauma right after the incident and for years after as well. These infants scratch at their flesh and repetitively rocking back and forth #39canimals

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

This is really good to hear that it passed! I can't imagine how much suffering these dogs have been through. #39canimals

[Vicente Sandoval Jr. @vicentjs23]

The California bill AB-2152 is heavily praised by multiple animal welfare organizations to have closed all loopholes that allowed for #puppymill dogs to be sold in pet stores. #39canimals https://t.co/U0KRhDFMOR

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

As someone who also looked into alternatives to testing on animals (like rats), this is really uplifting to read about. #39canimals

[gabriela @gabriela_rxcha]

#39canimals animal testing is a thing of the past! look at some of the advancements in the testing process that don’t use animals https://t.co/hquuc1ew0D

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

I never thought that elephant poaching could be so extreme that it has evolutionary consequences, this is so disheartening. :( #39canimals

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

I can't even comprehend how large 74 million hectares is...we as a species need to change and amend our ways as soon as we can. #39canimals

[Shireen Turner @ShireenTurner]

African forests have decreased substantially between 1990 and 2010 (a span of only 20 years), showing a remarkable loss of 74,819,000 hectares of African forest coverage, demonstrating the increasing severity of this problem over time. #39canimals https://t.co/wnMgoKDKYo

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

I always hear about and feel concerned about the environmental issues of fireworks. This is the first time I've heard about a drone light show, which looks super cool! #39canimals

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

I didn't even know about Google Scholar until this class, I'm really grateful to now know about such an important research tool! #39canimals

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

I totally agree! Giving feedback to others was surprisingly helpful in improving my own writing too :) #39canimals

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

I learned that rat birth control is real, and very important if we want to move towards ethical alternatives to the flawed traps/poisons we currently use. #WhatIlearnedin39C

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

I began to comprehend how much effort goes into citations and the argumentative process of backing your claim. Finding and using a bunch of different credible sources was a lot of work, but definitely rewarding. #WhatIlearnedin39C

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

I not only learned about rat laughter, but the various techniques that researchers have developed for rat tickling. There are even rat tickling certifications! #WhatIlearnedin39C

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

I learned how to properly cite and do MLA format along with the difference in quotes and italics finally ;v; #WhatIlearnedin39C

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

Animals have complex social structures and ways to communicate that resemble a shocking amount of human society. Hyenas were one that especially surprised me! #WhatIlearnedin39C

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

"In particular for stroke therapy, "more than 114 potential therapies" that worked in animals failed when it came to human tests (Akhtar 4)." #39canimals https://t.co/opE7wQDBgV.

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

Andrews brings up how cruel “rat-population management strategies” can cause future rats to be heavily immune to cruel treatment like poison (Andrews and Monsó). #39canimals https://t.co/iHnMGi7HbV

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

The Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act will "help solve the 'lackluster enforcement' and loopholes which allow for poor health environments for lab rats among many other animals (Animal Welfare Institute)." #39canimals

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

https://t.co/vku1IRt2uE.

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

After these tests, they’re typically euthanized with carbon dioxide, the typical method for killing rats “humanely” even though it’s confirmed to cause distress in a rat’s final moments (Andrews). #39canimals

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

https://t.co/fP9jPSLKXz

[Bill Chen @BillChe43677296]

This is because of the huge flaw in the Animal Welfare Act which also causes it to not work: it protects warm-blooded animals with the exception of mice, birds, and rats (Animal Welfare Institute). #39canimals