The 4th R: Rehoming, Retirement and Release

Audience: The program is tailored to IACUC staff, IACUC members, IOs, veterinarians, investigators, compliance personnel, animal care staff and others involved in animal programs.

Speaker: Lara Helwig, DVM, Brown University

Topic: Watch this webinar to hear Dr. Lara Helwig talk about options for laboratory animals after the research study has ended. She will discuss how to set up adoption, retirement, and release programs, when to use them, and considerations to include in study designs. She will also look at establishing institutional policies and criteria for suitable animals. She will share some of the logistical challenges you may encounter and lessons learned from past experiences.

Web Resource: AVMA Research Dogs and Cats Adoption – Considerations for developing a research institutional adoption program

Note: While this information was accurate at the time presented, policies and procedures change over time. Past webinars may not contain the most current guidance. Please note, do not rely on webinars and associated materials as definitive compliance guidance for your specific situation. For compliance questions, please contact OLAW directly.