LINCOLNTON, N.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency plans to phase out animal testing by 2025 and completely eliminate it by 2035. The Beagle Freedom Project in Lincolnton has rescued more than 2,500 animals by changing the laws in 11 states and asking companies to give the animals to them after testing is done. Eyewitness News reporter Ken Lemon talked to the vice president of the organization, April Arrington, who said they are enthusiastic about the EPA’s decision. While speaking with Arrington, Lemon also met a dog named Winnie. Channel 9…
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EPA announces Animal Testing phase out
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will drastically reduce animal testing with a hopeful phase out by 2035. While this is a huge stride in the right direction, BFP remains cautiously optimistic. We know this decision will not come without a fight. The industries that profit off of the suffering of animals will push back. read more
BFP interviewed by Marilyn Milano
Today we were honored to speak with April Arrington, VP of Beagle Freedom Project. This is a world wide organization dedicated to the rescue of laboratory animals, and to placing animals in sanctuaries or homes once the research is done. This is an amazing organization doing vital work. Please support them if you are able! Original Article: Marilyn Milano Radio
The Weekday Warriors
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
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