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Lauree Simmons
Coverage of Lauree Simmons in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- ‘They know they’re safe’: beagles saved from US research facility after protests
Big Dog Ranch Rescue has made a deal to buy 1,500 dogs from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin breeding and research facility, after recent protests. The rescued beagles seem to know they are safe and are enjoying attention from their rescuers. The rescue effort is underway with the first dogs already removed from the facility.