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This past Friday marked a significant day for over 300 beagles who were liberated from a breeding facility in Wisconsin, where they had been raised specifically for scientific experimentation. Thanks to an agreement forged between the breeders and animal rights advocates, many more furry friends are poised to experience newfound freedom in the coming days.
While animal rights groups are sometimes seen as extreme, I find myself in agreement with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy on this matter: it’s time to halt painful and often inhumane research on our loyal companions.
For a great number of these dogs, it was their first opportunity to romp and frolic, behaving like the happy hounds they were always meant to be:
Fox6 Milwaukee provided coverage of this heartwarming story on Friday, shedding light on the events that led to this liberation:
BREAKING: The first 300 Ridglan beagles touched grass for the first time today.
They stepped outside and looked up at the sun.
Many are playful. Some are scared. All are learning the world can be safe.
Today, they are free. pic.twitter.com/jUF6Y6dCGf
— Dean Guzman Wyrzykowski (@deanguzmanw) May 2, 2026
Fox6 Milwaukee reported on the news Friday and detailed what led up to it:
The first van loads of beagles left Ridglan Farms on Friday, the first of at least 10 days of transporting hundreds of dogs to rescues and shelters across the country.
After years of effort, it was an emotional time for activists as the beagles touched grass for the first time and explored a world they had never before experienced.
The beagles were screened by veterinarians, received vaccinations and were given Benadryl, to ensure they don’t have reactions to those vaccinations.
Three hundred dogs were removed from Ridglan Farms on Friday. Hundreds more will be released in the coming days.
Ridgland Farms didn’t just enter the agreement out of the kindness of their hearts, however. In 2024, witnesses alleged that they saw sick experiments on dogs’ eyes without the use of anaesthesia. A judge found probable cause that Ridglan had committed crimes of animal cruelty, and later, a special prosecutor assigned to the case said he would not press charges if they surrendered their breeding licenses by July 1.
It’s not the first positive beagle story we’ve written about in recent years. That Bond villain Dr. Anthony Fauci was knee-deep in promoting experiments on our furry friends:
Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) lauded the release of the animals:
These beagles spent their lives in a lab.
Now, their world has changed. They touched grass for the first time and have a lifetime of love and safety ahead of them.
In Congress, we’ve pushed for legislation to end cruel animal research and continued to be a voice in Washington… https://t.co/R6YNXB13dD
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) May 2, 2026
These beagles spent their lives in a lab.
Now, their world has changed. They touched grass for the first time and have a lifetime of love and safety ahead of them.
In Congress, we’ve pushed for legislation to end cruel animal research and continued to be a voice in Washington for the voiceless.
This is a HUGE milestone for animal welfare. You’re safe now. 🐾
The activists’ storming of the facility in March was controversial, and as someone who has heavily criticized violent ICE protesters and vandals, I do not condone it. However, I applaud the efforts of RFK Jr. and others to lawfully end experimentation on dogs, and I love to see these little guys let loose.
Enjoy your new world, precious pups.
A couple rescue groups got together and bought 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms – a very controversial breeding and biotesting facility in Wisconsin. The first 300 made it out today! #wisconsinnews #ridglanfarms #animalrights pic.twitter.com/lOIMrSeVIu
— WISN 12 NEWS (@WISN12News) May 2, 2026
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