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Animal rescue group says it bought 1,500 beagles from Wisconsin facility targeted by protesters
- Beagles from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin were sold to rescue groups for adoption in Florida and Alabama.
- The purchase involves about 1,500 of Ridglan's roughly 2,000 beagles for an undisclosed price.
- Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy led the agreement to take the dogs.
- The dogs will receive medical exams, microchips, and vaccinations before adoption assessments.
- Activists had protested at Ridglan Farms, drawing attention to the dogs’ plight.
- Ridglan Farms agreed in October to surrender its state breeding license as part of a settlement.
- Law enforcement used tear gas and pepper spray during a prior break-in at Ridglan Farms.
- About 1,000 activists from across the country attended the April 18 event at Ridglan Farms.
- The rescue group aims to place dogs in loving homes and ensure their welfare.
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