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
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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
Flowering Dogwood
On June 7th, 2019, a very special group of survivors made a long journey to freedom from a life of cruelty and experimentation. Four dogs, five rabbits, and two mice got to take their first steps. read more
Pound Seizure Rescue
POUND SEIZURE is the practice of animal shelters selling or giving dogs and cats to laboratories to use in research or experimentation. Help us introduce legislation to ban pound seizure and continue the fight against animal testing! read more
Apollo
Look at that adorable face! Apollo was rescued this year from China's meat trade where she was beaten and treated horribly! Luckily she was rescued by our partners in China and brought over to us (Beagle Freedom Project), where she is now decompressing and learning to trust again in a loving foster home. read more
Artemis
Artemis was rescued from the dog meat trade in China where she was abused and about to be slaughtered for food. Beagle Freedom Project stepped in and intervened, bringing Artemis to Canada where she is now being fostered by a wonderful family and given all the proper medical care and love that she needs. read more
Marcello
Marcello is a young domestic shorthair cat that was saved from a testing facility. After being captive and a victim to cruelty, he has been able to decompress and now he shows us that he loves to talk- he is very good at responding when he is talked to. read more
Animals to be Freed in Washington
You did it! We just passed our Beagle Freedom Bill in our 10th state! The state of Washington, notorious for its new animal laboratory, has passed our signature legislation and it was just signed into law by Governor Inslee. read more
California’s canine blood banks harvest from caged dogs and operate in secrecy
When Robyn Black rushed her beloved corgi Winston to a veterinary hospital in Sacramento, she told the staff to do whatever it took to heal her pup as an autoimmune disease threatened his life. Winston needed several blood transfusions, but after two days of treatment, the veterinary hospital ran out of the canine lifeline. Pet hospitals often are short on dog blood amid a national shortage that lawmakers say is further exacerbated in California by the state’s restrictive laws that require veterinarians to buy dog blood solely from two blood…
What it's like to run an animal rescue!
It’s hard to image, but there are lots of animals in the world who aren’t treated as nicely as they should be. Luckily there are people like Shannon Keith, who’s the founder and president of an animal rescue organization called Beagle Freedom Project. “Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to help animas, so I started my non-profit in 2004 to rescue animals from all kinds of abusive situations and help them find good homes,” Shannon explains. Keep reading to find out more about her amazing animal job!…