Dogs used in research could have a better chance of eventually becoming pets under a bill winding through the Maryland General Assembly. The state Senate already has approved the measure, which includes dogs and cats, though it is dubbed the Beagle Freedom Bill because the breed is the most common dog used in research. A hearing is slated for Tuesday in the House of Delegates and nearly 100 lawmakers already have signed on as co-sponsors. The bill even won support from former Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith, who is featured…
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Party with the Peeps
Spring is in the air! And freedom is on the ground. What better way to usher in the season and holiday weekend than by welcoming 10 sweet little bunnies just rescued from a laboratory!
Beagle Freedom Project Saved 10 Bunnies From Human Drug Testing
The rabbits were saved from a laboratory, and are currently up for adoption. Rescuing ten rabbits from a laboratory sounds risky, and perhaps even covert. When the Beagle Freedom Project (BFP) — which has been saving animals from laboratories since 2010 — recently announced that they saved ten bunnies from Agoura Hills, California, where the animals were being used for human drug testing, we caught up with the organization’s founder to learn more. As it turns out, the rabbits are now living on a sanctuary, and once they are spayed…
A Rescue Lifestyle
Artists; whether painters, singers, or poets, have always had a special gift for capturing an essence of an emotion. Whether through song or sonnet, they often portray what we are feeling about heartbreak, joy, love, loss, and frankly, life. Last week we stumbled upon an old letter from Fiona Apple to her fans announcing the reason she was postponing her South American tour and were so moved. Her letter captured the spirit of a “rescue lifestyle” that we daily celebrate and are driven to expand. It is a beautiful and…
Animal rescue group Cuts the Cruelty by exposing company toying with animals in labs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES, CA—Animal protection group Beagle Freedom Project (BFP), known internationally for rescuing hundreds of animals from animal research laboratories, is announcing its new “Cut the Cruelty” campaign, to shine a bright light on companies with cruel ties to animal testing. First up, Marshall Pet Products, a pet supply retailer selling toys and treats, is also the largest U.S. supplier of beagles, ferrets and other animals used in laboratory experiments. Online retail giant Overstock.com has already pulled all merchandise from Marshall Pet Products after BFP informed them…
Dog Found In The Worst Place Had No Idea His Life Was About To Change
Thor had been through unimaginable trauma. Last September, the 8-year-old Tibetan mastiff found himself inside a tiny cage at a dog slaughterhouse near Beijing, China. He had to watch as men brutally killed other dogs right in front of him, using them for their meat. Since Thor was a large and physically strong mastiff, the slaughterhouse owner had hired several men to help kill him. But when the men tried killing Thor, the dog fought back. “He was attacking them, they got bitten and so the slaughterhouse owner was upset,”…
Riley
Hi, I’m Riley and it’s been almost 5 years since my March 18, 2013 rescue –the Midwest 10! It’s my #freedomversary! Want to celebrate with me as I tell all about my life today? BFP: How did your family find you? A local news story in LA featured the (then) Beagle Freedom Project and told about the rescue of the Spanish 40, and one of my dads saw it and called the TV station to get contact information. It moved very quickly from there, because my rescue was HAPPENING and…
Martha May
Are you a tennis ball? You may have just found the dog who will love you unconditionally. Martha May really loves nothing more than a good ol’ tennis ball. The brand doesn’t matter, the age doesn’t matter, she just wants to put you in her mouth and chew until you’re nothing but bits of fuzz and rubber. read more
Kira
Have you seen how beautiful Kira is? Her sky blue and chestnut brown eyes make it hard not to look. She is a total stunner! Kira is a super sweet husky mix we rescued in Los Angeles. She is a playful, lovable and extremely friendly. She would thrive in a home with another active, young dog or a home with children. She is clever and assertive. read more