1,500 beagles were released from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin breeding facility, after it was found to have mistreated animals. Rescue groups are now rehoming the dogs, but adopters are warned they require significant patience due to their past experiences.
The first 300 beagles have been rescued from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin, a research facility that faced protests and legal battles over animal treatment. Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy purchased all 1,500 dogs through a confidential agreement. The first dogs showed immediate signs of trust, approaching rescuers within hours and seeking attention. Over 700 adoption applications have been received, though screening and preparation will take time.
Animal rescue groups Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy have agreed to purchase approximately 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin. The agreement comes after violent clashes between activists and police at the facility earlier this month. The dogs will be transported to rescue facilities in Florida and Alabama for medical treatment and adoption assessment.
About 1,000 animal welfare activists converged on Ridglan Farms in rural Wisconsin over the weekend attempting to free approximately 2,000 beagles from the breeding and research facility. Police used tear gas, rubber bullets and pepper spray to repel protesters, resulting in 29 arrests. Activists then marched to the Capitol on Monday to demand Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul take action against the facility.
Animal welfare activists protested outside Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' office Monday, demanding action to shut down Ridglan Farms beagle breeding facility. About 1,000 protesters attempted Saturday to free an estimated 2,000 beagles at the facility 25 miles southwest of Madison. Police used tear gas, rubber bullets and pepper spray, making 29 arrests. Activists returned to the Capitol demanding Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul intervene.
About 1,000 animal welfare activists attempted to enter Ridglan Farms, a beagle breeding and research facility in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, on Saturday. Police fired rubber bullets and pepper spray at the crowd and arrested the group's leader. This was the second protest attempt in two months at the facility, where an estimated 2,000 beagles are kept. Sheriff Kalvin Barrett said 300-400 protesters were violently trying to break in and assault officers, blocking roads and preventing emergency vehicles from accessing the site.
