Wisconsin beagle farm closing, hundreds of dogs to be sent to Florida rescue group
A Wisconsin beagle breeding farm that’s drawn animal welfare protests is closing and its remaining dogs are being taken in by a Florida rescue group
Over 1,000 activists clashed with police at Ridglan Farms on April 18, 2026, in an attempt to free nearly 2,000 beagles bred for research. Authorities used tear gas, rubber bullets, and stinger grenades—escalating tensions and injuring many. No dogs were rescued. A prior March 15 action freed 30, with 22 adopted. #activism #ridglanfarms