A massive surge of animal activists descended upon Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin, the nation’s second-largest beagle breeding and research facility, and rescued 23 beagles. This follows a historic legal settlement that requires Ridglan to surrender its breeding license by July 1, 2026. However, protestors argue that the ‘stipulation’ leaves thousands of dogs in immediate peril to be experimented on at the facility.
FOX6 NEWS: Dozens of animal rights activists stormed Ridglan Farms, a controversial dog breeding facility west of Madison, on Sunday morning, March 15. The self-described “rescuers” got away with 23 beagles. The Dane County sheriff said half of the activists were detained or arrested, and some could face criminal charges…
The team of activists, led by attorney Wayne Hsiung, penetrated the Ridglan Farms perimeter shortly after 8 a.m. Then, they tried to force their way into the breeding barns. After failing to breach multiple doors, they punched their way in through a window – grabbing beagles from their cages and attempting to carry them to freedom…
The activists told FOX6 that they still have 23 Ridglan Farms beagles at an undisclosed rescue house. Jim Newman, a Ridglan Farms spokesperson, said that matches the number of beagles they counted as missing… Leaders of the operation said it was a success, but they also say their work is not done…
“There are still almost 2,000 dogs on site here and each one of those dogs’ lives matter,” said activist Emily Anderson… According to a settlement last fall, Ridglan Farms has until July first to shut down its breeding operation to avoid facing animal cruelty charges. BRIAN POLCYN
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