A Wisconsin beagle breeding farm, Ridglan Farms, is permanently closing its operations following years of animal welfare protests and legal challenges. The remaining 475 beagles are being transferred to Big Dog Ranch Rescue, a Florida-based organization. This agreement includes the cessation of the farm’s dog breeding, sales, research, and testing activities, with the rescued dogs to be prepared for adoption. The transfer of all dogs is expected to conclude by August.
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About 1,000 animal welfare activists attempted to enter the Ridglan Farms beagle breeding facility in Wisconsin, but were met by police who used rubber bullets and pepper spray, leading to numerous arrests, including the group’s leader. This marked the second protest aiming to remove beagles from the facility, with previous attempts involving forced entry and the seizure of dogs. The sheriff’s department described the protest as violent, with individuals attempting to breach barricades and assaulting officers. Ridglan Farms, which denies mistreating animals, has agreed to surrender its state breeding license by July 1 as part of a settlement to avoid prosecution for alleged mistreatment.
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John Q. Hosedrinker