Because of incredible supporters like YOU, Beagle Freedom Project was able to rescue SEVEN animal testing survivors last week. These seven sweet rabbits deemed ‘The Weekday Warriors’ now get the chance to feel sunlight on their fur and touch grass for the very first time. After their time in the laboratory, they were handed over to BFP to begin a new life. read more
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Bagel
Bagel spent FIVE YEARS being abused at an animal testing laboratory! The family that adopted her from the laboratory recently surrendered her to a shelter in Rhode Island and they reached out to us for assistance. read more
Hope for Thousands of Beagles Used in Laboratory Experiments
In the United States we still use millions of animals in laboratory experiments. It’s a secretive industry and I think, many people are under the impression that it ended years ago. Not only is it still huge, but we test on just about every type of animal one can imagine, including dogs. 70,000 dogs a year are used in laboratory experiments and a great majority of them are beagles. The heartbreaking reason that beagles are so often the dog of choice is because they’re docile, sweet, trusting, and they don’t…
Trial ends in animal rights group's Sunshine Law suit against university
Animal rights group Beagle Freedom Project made its case this week that the University of Missouri violated the state’s Sunshine Law in a two-day bench trial of the group’s lawsuit against the university. Beagle Freedom Project’s 2016 lawsuit alleges that the university knowingly and purposefully violated the Sunshine Law when it billed the group $82,222.33 for public health records of dogs and cats used in medical research. Boone County Circuit Judge Jeff Harris said he will rule in the case after final findings and conclusions are submitted by both parties…
Tails of Freedom
YOU gave me a second chance to have a family. It’s because of you, I now have…. FREEDOM TO RUN. FREEDOM TO PLAY. FREEDOM TO BE LOVED. read more
Winston
Winston is a victim of “pound seizure“, which is still legal in 32 states across the U.S, in which he was purchased from a shelter and sold to a laboratory facility. Winston was subject to cosmetic testing to his face and body resulting in burns and scars. read more
Kingston
Kingston was rescued by Beagle Freedom Project after he was a victim of "pound seizure", which is still legal in 32 states across the U.S, in which he was sold to a laboratory facility from an animal shelter. read more
Emerald
Emerald is from an animal testing laboratory in Mexico where she had been released from a shelter to the facility for experimentation, known as "pound seizure". read more
Cary
Cary is a victim of "pound seizure", which is still legal in 32 states across the U.S, in which she was purchased from a shelter and sold to a laboratory facility. Cary ultimately had her tail broken in attempt to have it put back together. read more
Is your dog safe?
Hi Friends! The 4th of July is upon us, and BFP celebrates freedom for ALL! I love celebrating Independence Day by rolling in smelly stuff, eating ice cream and being the center of attention. However, I get extremely scared when I hear fireworks! Sometimes the fireworks are so loud, that it makes me want to run away and hide. read more
Laboratory animals from Mexico getting fresh start in NC
LINCOLNTON, N.C. (WBTV) – Several animals got a real taste of freedom recently after a life behind the bars of animal testing labs. The animals were brought across the border from Mexico on Friday by the Beagle Freedom Project. The rescue group for former research animals brought them to a farm sanctuary in Lincolnton. The four dogs, five rabbits and two mice are now beginning a brand new life. “When dogs touch grass for the first time, it’s an incredible experience,” said April Arrington of the Beagle Freedom Project. “These…
Teddy
Teddy is an animal testing survivor. He is approximately 6-7 years old. He is extremely gentle and docile. Look at that precious, kind face! Teddy has a super sweet and friendly demeanor. He will greet people at the door upon arrival. His first order of business is getting to know you. read more