Hundreds of beagles rescued from breeding facility being rehomed
- On Tuesday, more than 200 beagles from a Wisconsin biomedical research facility arrived at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Palm Beach County, Florida, experiencing grass and freedom for the first time.
- Ridglan Farms, a biomedical research breeding facility in Dane County, Wisconsin, surrendered its state breeding license to avoid potential felony animal mistreatment charges, though the facility denies mistreating animals.
- Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy negotiated a confidential agreement to purchase 1,500 of the 2,000 dogs for an undisclosed price, facilitating the large-scale relocation effort.
- Evan Nader of Big Dog Ranch Rescue said the beagles are receiving medical care and will be ready for adoption in about three weeks, requiring time and compassionate foster homes.
- Rescue partners nationwide, including the Animal Rescue League of Iowa and the Animal Humane Society, are accepting the remaining dogs and seeking donations to support the transition.
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ARL of Iowa prepares to take 40 beagles from Wisconsin breeding facility
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The ARL of Iowa is preparing to take in around 40 beagles recently rescued from a Wisconsin breeding facility. In April, thousands of animal rights activists in Wisconsin stormed Ridglan Farms, a dog breeding facility accused of supplying their dogs to animal testing facilities. Local law enforcement says the protesters bypassed [...]
1,500 beagles will get new lives, warm laps after release from research facility
Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy negotiated a confidential agreement to purchase the 1,500 dogs for an undisclosed price from Ridglan Farms.
'So trusting and ... forgiving': 1,500 beagles rescued from Florida animal testing facility
An inspiring story is emerging as over 1,500 beagles have been rescued from Ridglan Farms, a breeding farm and testing facility in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, according to PBS. This massive rescue operation is all thanks to Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy. The two organizations negotiated a confidential agreement to purchase the 1,500 dogs for an undisclosed price from Ridglan Farms. President and founder of Big Dog Ranch R…
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