1,500 beagles will find new homes after release from research facility
PBS • • nation
Key Points:
- Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy purchased 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin breeding and research facility, following protests and legal issues at the site.
- The first 300 beagles were removed and are being vaccinated, microchipped, and prepared for adoption, with over 700 applications received; the dogs are being relocated to shelters nationwide.
- Ridglan Farms faced felony animal mistreatment charges related to improper eye procedures and agreed to give up its breeding license by July 1, though it denies mistreatment allegations.
- In April, about 1,000 activists attempted to remove beagles from Ridglan Farms, leading to clashes with police who used tear gas and pepper spray; 29 arrests were made, and some face felony charges.
- Activists have filed a federal lawsuit claiming police used excessive force during the protest, while Ridglan Farms describes the protesters as a violent mob attacking a licensed research facility.
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