Beagles
Coverage of Beagles in the Nexus archive.
- Dozens Face Felony Charges After Raid of Beagle Research Facility
Dozens face felony charges after a raid on a beagle research facility in Blue Mounds, Wis. Activists used tear gas during an attempt to rescue beagles from Ridglan Farms.
- Ridglan Farms rescue beagles find new life helping veterans overcome war trauma with Paws of War
Beagles rescued from Wisconsin's Ridglan Farms, a facility supplying lab research, are being trained by Paws of War to assist veterans overcoming war trauma. The dogs, previously kept in a harsh environment, are learning basic skills and adapting to new homes after a rescue effort prompted by alleged animal welfare violations.
- Rescued beagles begin new journey after being removed from Wisconsin research facility
Fifteen beagles rescued from a Wisconsin research breeding facility are being transported to New York via Pilots to the Rescue, a nonprofit helping them find new homes. The dogs were initially moved to Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee and are now being rehomed after being removed from Ridglan Farms.
- Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as Florida rescue group takes in dogs
A Wisconsin beagle research facility, Ridglan Farms, is closing after years of protests, with its remaining 475 beagles being transferred to Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Florida. The closure follows violent demonstrations, including police use of tear gas and pepper spray during protests, and the rescue group aims to prepare the dogs for adoption. The facility had faced legal challenges and agreed to relinquish its breeding license.
- WATCH: Hundreds of dogs rescued as testing facility closes
A deal will permanently close a longtime animal testing facility and relocate nearly 500 remaining beagles.
- Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as rescue group takes in dogs
A Wisconsin beagle research facility, Ridglan Farms, is closing after years of protests, with its 475 remaining beagles being transferred to Big Dog Ranch Rescue. The facility faced violent demonstrations, including police use of tear gas and arrests, before agreeing to permanent closure and transfer of dogs to Florida and Alabama campuses for adoption.
- Beagle breeding farm to shutter for good after rescue group buys nearly 1,500 dogs following violent protests where cops teared gassed activists
A Wisconsin beagle breeding farm, Ridglan Farms, is closing permanently after a Florida rescue group, Big Dog Ranch Rescue, purchased nearly 1,500 dogs. The remaining 475 beagles will be transferred to rescue campuses by August, following violent protests where police used tear gas against activists attempting to free the dogs.
- Ridglan Farms beagles sacrificed in painful experiments at UW-Madison
A FOX6 investigation revealed that the University of Wisconsin-Madison conducted painful experiments on beagles from Ridglan Farms, which resulted in the beagles not surviving.
- WATCH: Inside the decade-long fight to free thousands of dogs from testing site
A decade-long campaign to free dogs from a testing site has gained attention as beagles became viral on social media, with activists stating hundreds more need rescue.
- 1,500 beagles rescued from Wisconsin research facility
1,500 beagles were rescued from a research facility in Wisconsin. The rescue operation aimed to save the animals from potential harm. The facility's purpose and conditions are not specified.
- Hundreds of adorable beagles rescued from research lab to be put up for adoption
Hundreds of beagles rescued from a research lab will be put up for adoption. The rescue is a significant step in giving these animals a second chance at life. The adoption process will provide them with loving homes.
- Ridglan Farms beagles begin leaving Wisconsin facility after rescue groups strike deal for release
Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin began transferring 1,500 beagles to rescue groups like Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy after a deal to end their breeding operations. The move follows years of controversy over animal mistreatment allegations and legal actions against the facility, which bred dogs for biomedical research for over six decades.