NO REGRETS: We got our asses kicked, but the Ridglan dogs are free
NO REGRETS: We got our asses kicked, but the Ridglan dogs are free
The Ridglan dogs are safe and on their way to loving homes. A separate coalition of dog rescue groups paid an undisclosed amount of money to buy out the farm and permanently shut it down. This is a good thing. Cause for celebration. But there is a part of me that finds this outcome anticlimactic. I’m glad the dogs are getting out, rather than waiting longer. But I can’t shake the feeling that we could have won without paying them a penny, and that they don’t deserve a penny and in fact deserve lengthy prison sentences. AIDAN KANKYOKU: The Ridglan […]
GUILT OF THE INNOCENT: California appeals court overturns convictions against animal rights activist
GUILT OF THE INNOCENT: California appeals court overturns convictions against animal rights activist
The appeals court reversed the felony conspiracy charge and one misdemeanor trespass charge for Direct Action Everywhere co-founder Wayne Hsiung from actions he took at Petaluma chicken and duck farms in 2018 and 2019. The animal rights group said the court rejected the prosecutor’s argument that animals are to be categorically excluded from a ‘necessity defense’. Hsiung’s attorney argued that the jury was not allowed to see evidence related to his claim that his actions were legally justified under the necessity defense. ‘We agree with defendant that the trial court erroneously limited his presentation of evidence to the jury related […]
Deal inked to transfer 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms to animal protection groups
Deal inked to transfer 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms to animal protection groups
The Ridglan Farms beagle rescue will be conducted in phases to ensure the ongoing health and safety of the animals, with veterinary teams, transport specialists, and partner organizations coordinating care, relocation, and adoption across the country. The movement of dogs will begin soon, and continue until the transition is complete, with several hundred beagles finding homes in Wisconsin and more than 1,000 becoming family members in other states. The organizations are asking for financial support to help fund the rescue, including opportunities to sponsor individual dogs, transport missions, and medical care. ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION: The Center for a Humane Economy […]
