Ridglan Farms

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.

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.

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.

Ridglan Farms has agreed to release its remaining beagles, with animal welfare groups securing new homes and medical treatment for the dogs. The facility, which bred beagles for laboratories and faced animal cruelty violations, will transfer the remaining dogs by August, while activists and the farm dispute the legal and ethical implications of the rescue efforts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Around 25 protesters were arrested during clashes between animal welfare activists and law enforcement at Ridglan Farms, a beagle breeding facility in Wisconsin. Authorities used pepper spray and rubber bullets to prevent protesters from entering the facility, which was the second such attempt in two months. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office reported a calmer protest on Sunday, with 200 demonstrators dispersing peacefully.

Hundreds of animal welfare activists clashed with Wisconsin deputies at Ridglan Farms, leading to the use of pepper spray, tear gas, and rubber bullets. Activist Wayne Hsiung was arrested for conspiracy to commit burglary, and authorities described the protest as non-peaceful despite claims of 'compassion.' The incident involved road blockades and attempts to breach the facility's barriers.