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Beagles Freed from Ridglan Farms Begin Rehoming Drive
society1 month ago

Beagles Freed from Ridglan Farms Begin Rehoming Drive

About 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin are being rehomed after protests, with Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy purchasing the dogs. The first 300 have been moved, and roughly 1,000 more will be placed with shelters and adoptive families nationwide. Adoption processes include vaccinations, microchips, spaying/neutering, and thorough screening as groups coordinate across the country. Protests and legal actions surrounding the facility have highlighted concerns about animal testing and licensing.

via PBS|
#adoption#animal-testing#beagles
Beagles Freed From Wisconsin Lab Begin New Lives With Rescue Network
society1 month ago

Beagles Freed From Wisconsin Lab Begin New Lives With Rescue Network

Beagles from Ridglan Farms in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, are entering a nationwide rehoming effort after protests and a confidential deal to sell 1,500 dogs; the first 300 have been removed with more to come, and 1,000 are slated for adoption via Big Dog Ranch Rescue and partners while the Center for a Humane Economy will take the remaining 500. The dogs are being vaccinated, microchipped, spayed or neutered, and prepared for transport to shelters as activists who protested the facility face charges and a federal lawsuit alleging excessive force. Ridglan denies mistreatment, and previously agreed to relinquish breeding licenses; beagles are favored in testing due to their docile temperaments.

via The Guardian|
#adoption#animal-testing#beagles
Ridglan Farms cited for unpermitted manure trench amid protest
local-news1 month ago

Ridglan Farms cited for unpermitted manure trench amid protest

Ridglan Farms was cited for constructing or altering a manure storage facility without a permit after roughly 1,000 protesters descended on the Blue Mounds facility; the event unfolds amid ongoing animal-welfare concerns over beagles and past DATCP violations, including a 2025 settlement that allowed the facility to continue operating as a research site. Ridglan says it did not build a manure storage facility and characterizes the trench around the perimeter as a safety measure to deter a potential break-in.

via Channel 3000|
#beagles#local-news#manure-trench
Rubber bullets halt Wisconsin beagle-lab protest at Ridglan Farms
world1 month ago

Rubber bullets halt Wisconsin beagle-lab protest at Ridglan Farms

About 1,000 animal-rights protesters tried to breach Ridglan Farms’ beagle breeding facility in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, but police repelled the crowd with rubber bullets, pepper spray and tear gas; a pickup-truck driver was arrested for driving through the gate, and the group’s leader, Wayne Hsiung, was later arrested amid a second aggressive try after March dog seizures from the site.

via The Independent|
#activists#beagle-lab#pepper-spray
Wisconsin beagle facility protest escalates as police deploy rubber bullets and pepper spray
crime1 month ago

Wisconsin beagle facility protest escalates as police deploy rubber bullets and pepper spray

About 1,000 animal-welfare activists attempted to seize beagles from Ridglan Farms in Blue Mounds, Wis., but police repelled them with rubber bullets, pepper spray and tear gas, arresting many including the group’s leader Wayne Hsiung; after hours, no dogs had been seized, continuing a recent campaign that saw 30 beagles taken in March and plans for another attempt. Ridglan denies animal abuse and had previously agreed to surrender its state breeding license as part of a settlement.

via CNN|
#beagles#crime#law-enforcement
Second Ridglan Farms raid erupts in chaos as protesters clash with authorities
politics1 month ago

Second Ridglan Farms raid erupts in chaos as protesters clash with authorities

A second, large-scale raid attempt on Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin turned chaotic as hundreds to about 1,500 protesters clashed with police, with a pickup allegedly ramming the gate and tear gas deployed; several activists were arrested, and no dogs were removed at the time. Organizers touted ongoing efforts to secure or relocate dogs amid a broader legal settlement that requires Ridglan to surrender its breeding license by July 1, 2026, while officials warned the incident was not a peaceful protest and continued preparations for planned demonstrations.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|
#animal-rights-protests#beagles#dane-county-sheriff
Hundreds of activists storm Ridglan Farms, triggering arrests and tense police response
local-news1 month ago

Hundreds of activists storm Ridglan Farms, triggering arrests and tense police response

Hundreds of animal-rights activists, including DxE leaders, broke into Ridglan Farms in Blue Mounds on Saturday morning instead of the planned Sunday action. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office said 300–400 protesters attended; a pickup driver allegedly sped onto the property, and police used tear gas and less-lethal munitions as arrests were made. About 20 officers responded. The event follows a March 15 break-in at the same facility, which has faced state scrutiny over beagle breeding and cherry-eye procedures, and comes amid Ridglan’s licensing history and prior settlements. Activists framed the action as a protest for animal rights, while authorities warned it was not peaceful."

via Channel 3000|
#animal-rights#dane-county-sheriffs-office#direct-action-everywhere
Activists Storm Ridglan Farms Ahead of Planned Protest, Prompting Arrests and Disruptions
local-news1 month ago

Activists Storm Ridglan Farms Ahead of Planned Protest, Prompting Arrests and Disruptions

Animal rights activists breached Ridglan Farms in the Town of Blue Mounds Saturday morning ahead of a scheduled protest, with the Dane County Sheriff estimating 300–400 on-site protesters and roughly 1,500 involved overall as authorities used tear gas and pepper spray and blocked emergency vehicles; a leader was arrested and a pickup driver was detained after nearly hitting officers, while no dogs were rescued as of 11:43 a.m. This follows a March break-in and scrutiny over the facility’s beagle breeding and ‘cherry eye’ procedures, part of a 2026 settlement that allowed Ridglan to surrender its breeding license and continue operating as a research facility; activists are linked to Direct Action Everywhere and co-founder Wayne Hsiung.

via Channel 3000|
#animal-rights#dane-county-sheriff#direct-action-everywhere