Blue Mounds
Coverage of Blue Mounds in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 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.