Last beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms, a breeding facility in Wisconsin
The last of more than 2,000 beagles from a Wisconsin facility that bred them for medical research have been rescued. Adam Yamaguchi accompanied them on their journey to freedom.
Last of the beagles from Ridglan Farms, a breeding facility in Wisconsin, have been rescued after years of scrutiny. Animal activists negotiated and paid for the release of over 2,000 beagles, with the final 155 removed just a week ago. These dogs, previously never exposed to the outdoors, are now on their way to Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Florida.
Despite facing numerous violations, including surgeries conducted without anesthesia, the USDA only cited a few noncritical issues over a decade. The facility, Richland Farms, denies wrongdoing and claims the state's accusations are incorrect. The beagles are checked and prepared for transportation before being loaded onto a bus.
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