Hawaiian Humane Society opposes the use of animals for experimentation unless there are no alternatives and only when the experiment is likely to produce new and valuable information. Laboratory practices should minimize stress and eliminate suffering to the greatest degree possible. We support laws governing the use of animals in research, testing and teaching that will ensure that the physiological and behavioral needs of the animals are met to the greatest extent possible. We advocate for the development and use of alternatives to animal-based research, with the ultimate goal being the elimination of harmful research on animals. We support the Hawaiʻi law that prohibits the procurement of animals for experimentation from shelters. We strongly discourage the cloning of domestic animals for companionship due to the significant overpopulation of companion animals.