Back to the east coast this week to meet one of the Beantown Beagles. Affectionately called ‘Baby’ by his human sister, Erin, meet Barkhamsted, CT resident Finn! BFP: How did your family find you? Finn: My mom watched a video of BFP Viva Las Vegas Rescue and started researching like crazy. And then. . .ta-da! I appeared! BFP: How old are you? Finn: I am turning 5 in February (I think–I’m not so good with numbers). BFP: How did you get your name? Finn: My foster mom Connie named me…
Day: January 30, 2018
Rescue Beagles: A Life Away From The Lab
Many research labs across the country use animals for testing products such as make-up or medicines. For the past decade, advocates have pushed to get more of these animals — especially research dogs — adopted after they are no longer needed. Just a handful of states have policies in place. Illinois just recently joined that list. Lucy is a three-year-old beagle who grew up in a research laboratory. Last year, she was rescued by the California-based organization the Beagle Freedom Project who paired her up with Lauren and Scott Knudsen…