1,500 beagles will find new homes after release from research facility
Summary
About 1,500 beagles have been bought from a Wisconsin dog research facility after protests and legal action. Rescue groups are now caring for the dogs, vaccinating them, and finding new homes across the country.Key Facts
- The beagles came from Ridglan Farms, a dog breeding and research facility in Wisconsin.
- Police used tear gas and pepper spray to stop activists who tried to take the dogs in April.
- Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy bought all 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms.
- The rescue groups are vaccinating, microchipping, and spaying or neutering the dogs before adoption.
- Over 700 people have applied to adopt the beagles so far.
- Ridglan Farms agreed to give up its state breeding license by July 1 to avoid felony animal mistreatment charges.
- The facility was accused of performing eye procedures that broke veterinary rules.
- Some activists were arrested for breaking into the facility earlier and face charges.
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