Animal welfare organisations have announced an agreement to purchase nearly 1,500 beagles from a Wisconsin dog breeding and research facility, which recently became the scene of a violent confrontation between activists and police. The incident earlier this month saw law enforcement use tear gas and pepper spray to repel campaigners attempting to breach the premises.
Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy confirmed a confidential deal with Ridglan Farms to acquire 1,500 of the approximately 2,000 beagles housed there, for an undisclosed sum. The fate of the remaining dogs at the facility remains uncertain. Ridglan Farms has not yet responded to requests for comment.
