‘They know they’re safe’: beagles saved from US research facility after protests
Approximately 1,500 beagles have been rescued from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin breeding and research facility, following protests and a negotiated purchase by animal welfare groups. The dogs are being vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and prepared for adoption across the U.S. while the facility faces legal scrutiny over alleged animal mistreatment.
- ▪Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy purchased 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms for an undisclosed sum.
- ▪Protesters broke into the facility in March and April, leading to arrests and use of teargas and rubber bullets by police.
- ▪Ridglan Farms agreed to surrender its state breeding license by 1 July to avoid felony animal mistreatment charges.
- ▪The first 300 beagles were removed on Friday, with relocation and adoption efforts now underway.
- ▪Beagles are commonly used in animal testing due to their docile and trusting nature, according to Lauree Simmons.
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This undated photo provided by Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee, Florida, shows Daisy, one of about 1,500 beagles removed from Ridglan Farms. Photograph: APView image in fullscreenThis undated photo provided by Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee, Florida, shows Daisy, one of about 1,500 beagles removed from Ridglan Farms. Photograph: APWisconsin‘They know they’re safe’: beagles saved from US research facility after protestsBig Dog Ranch Rescue made deal to buy 1,500 dogs from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin breeding and research facilityAssociated PressSun 3 May 2026 18.59 EDTLast modified on Sun 3 May 2026 19.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe first beagles removed from a Wisconsin dog breeding and research facility that was the site of recent protests seemed to know right away…
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