Rescued Beagles From Wisconsin Research Facility Arrive at SPCA Westchester

Thousands of Beagles Rescued From Facility in Wisconsin

Over the last few weeks animal activist were working to rescue thousands of beagles from a testing facility in Wisconsin.

Ridglan Farms states that they are a "USDA Class A dog breeder as well as a USDA licensed Class R research facility." The website adds:

We are committed to the highest standards of health and quality.

However, animal activist believe that the conditions that these beagles were being kept, were inhumane. According to the nonhumanrights.org website they explain:

Historically, there have been approximately 2,000 beagles kept in cruel conditions at a puppy mill and biomedical facility in Wisconsin called Ridglan Farms.

Animal activist were finally able to rescue a handful of the dogs. 1,500 beagles were saved from the breeding facility, but "hundreds still remain."

SPCA Westchester Welcomes Rescued Beagles

With so many beagles rescued, they couldn't all go to one organization. Several dog rescues across the nation volunteered to help find these pups their forever homes.

SPCA Westchester stepped up and took in 10 of the rescued beagles, they write on Instagram "It’s been an emotional day for our SPCA team as we just welcomed 10 of the Ridglan Farm medical research beagles who were released from the facility in Wisconsin earlier this week."

In a social media post SPAC Westchester explains how the rescue of the beagles went down, writing:

After receiving more than 300 citations for animal mistreatment, poor sanitation, and lack of veterinary care, and thanks to animal advocates and celebrities like Ricky Gervais, the breeding mill was finally shut down.

SPCA Westchester's CEO, Shannon Laukhuf, said in a statement “This is an incredible nationwide collaborative rescue effort that we are proud to be a part of" adding:

It’s hard to believe that these large-scale breeding facilities are legal and still exist.

 

How to Adopt The Rescued Beagles From SPCA Westchester

Many are asking when and if the rescued beagles are up for adoption. The answer is yes, but they do have to go through some "much-needed medical-care."

SPCA Westchester says the rescued pups need medical care, rehabilitation and "will be given time to decompress after everything they've been through."

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The team is also looking forward to seeing the rescued beagles experiences their firsts. Like their first treats, belly rubs and all the love and affection "they've been denied their entire lives."

Our rescue team will be working hard to ensure each dog feels safe and is ready to begin their next chapter.”

Until it's time for adoption, you can help SPCA Westchester take care of the beagles medical needs by donating through their website.

Make sure to follow them on social media to for updates and adoption information.