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Pinky's Story: An ill-fated pregnancy

Pinky's story is true.
The pig fetuses that end up in the dissection tray at high schools and colleges around the world are taken from pregnant sows at the slaughterhouse.

Straight from the pig pen.

97 million pigs are slaughtered annually for human purposes, in the U.S. alone, annually.
In their natural environment pigs will spend hours playing, basking in the sun, and exploring their surroundings with their powerful sense of smell.
Pigs are considered to be very smart; they are supposed to be smarter than an average three year old human child.
Scientists have discovered that pigs dream, recognize their names, and play video games a lot more efficiently than some primates.
Scientists have discovered that pigs enjoy listening to music, playing with soccer balls, and getting massages.
Pigs are known to use clever ploys to try to outsmart each other.
Pigs have a very long memory.
Piglets can learn their names by 2 to 3 weeks of age, just like dogs, and respond promptly when called.

Dissect or Object?
A question of conscience

Did you know that dissection refusal laws exist in nine states? Illinois, California, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island, Maryland, Maine and Louisiana give their students the right to opt out of dissection.

Dissection Alternatives

The next time you hear about dissection in your school, remember that there are humane alternatives to dissection. You can observe the animals in their natural habitats, learn from computer simulations of the anatomy and physiology of the animals, study from models and more. Also, watching the dissection is not an alternative, because by doing so, we are indirectly supporting dissection. If you strongly believe that experimenting with animals violates your ethical and religious principles, you have the right to refuse to dissect.

References

Bennett, Carla (Fall 2006). The Joy and Sorrow of Pigs.
Warrick, Joby They Die Piece by Piece. (2001, April 10). In Overtaxed Plants, Humane Treatment of Cattle Is Often a Battle Lost. The Washington Post .