Simultaneous rescue missions in England and New England welcomes 14 beagles to freedom, families, and affection! The BFP elves were busy the first weekend of December as our teams hop-scotched from Britain to Boston popping open cage doors. Kicking things off in London, BFP and its rescue partner Vackoló Állatvédő Egyesület eagerly took in seven 2 year old male and female beagles from a European laboratory. These survivors have been dubbed, the “Bond Beagles” because it takes superior skill and expertise to be able to get them out of the…
Category: Rescue Stories
Rescuers without Borders
From South Korea to Mexico, Australia to all parts of Europe, and 36 U.S. states in between – there is no destination Beagle Freedom Project will not journey to in order to rescue animals from laboratory languish! This month I got to go home for a very special rescue of 10 beagles from an Eastern European pharmaceutical lab. As a Dutch national living in the U.S. (and working hard as the Adoptions Coordinator for BFP) I was overjoyed to be able to go home and welcome 10 new furry friends…
Rescuing The Grampas - How BFP Rescued 14 Year Old Seniors from A Life of Hell
Meet Alvin, Simon & Theodore, beagles just shy of 14 years of age, raised and tested on in a horrific laboratory and then thrown away at an overcrowded, under-funded shelter. These three sweet seniors, have never had the opportunity to exercise, stretch or play…. They have been confined in cages their entire lives. BFP partners in South Korea notified us about them and we immediately began working to secure their release, which was not easy. These guys, being old and having been neglected, needed serious medical care before they could…
Summer of Freedom Rescues!
11 states. 5 laboratories. 38 beagles. 1 month. Announcing BFP’s historic multi-lab, multi-state, and largest U.S. beagle rescue to date! 38 beagles freed in the largest coordinated release. Literally from coast to coast and several states in between scores of new families were created in an unprecedented rescue operation. Despite “animal industry” opposition and obstacles, BFP quietly secured the release and freedom of dozens of “purpose-bred for research” beagles after the labs deemed them “experimentally spent.” BFP prevailed upon the lab workers to let us help them instead of just…
The 'LA Love' Rescue!
LA is the city of angels and there could not be four more precious ones than our latest laboratory rescues. Poppy, Molly, Libra, and Jackson who all just found their freedom in LA! These sweet beagles have spent about two years old or so in a laboratory being tested on, and are finally starting a real life…. and what a way to start it! Greeted by celebrity supporters and the BFP Kids – the beagles got lots of hugs, kisses, tummy rubs, and treats (of course!). Their late afternoon arrival…
Michigan Mania!
Forget Ford – Michigan is all about freed laboratory beagles! BFP’s first rescue in the Wolverine state came recently with the release of 4 sweet girls: Dani, Charity, River, and Gracie. These lucky ladies were freed from an area lab in September. All are between 4-5 years of age are beginning their acclimation to freedom, love, and a normal home life. Some are having an easier go of it, but all are making progress. Gracie is our petite little love bug. She is easy to cuddle and loves the affection.…
Jersey Joys
Meet the 7 new freed members of the BFP family! This group of beagles were all rescued from a Jersey area laboratory and are just beginning their new lives of freedom, comfort, and peace. Brownie, Buddy, Red, Cherise, Conway, Ruby, and Herman all range in ages from one year of age to five. They bring their own unique personalities and are all adjusting to this great big new world at their own pace. The rescued dogs finally got to meet each other and have some good ‘ol fashioned beagle playtime.…
The DC 7
Beagle Freedom Project successfully rescued 7 beagles from a laboratory near Washington DC. All the dogs have spent their entire 4 year-old lives inside and are just now taking their first breaths of fresh air and starting their new lives! The six boys and one girl are all incredibly affectionate and so eager to explore the world. This rescue is proudly being called our Baines-Rutan Rescue, as two of our BFP Board members covered most of the upfront costs to make this liberation day possible! Often beagles straight out of…
The Midwest 10
These 10 rescued beagles were from a laboratory in the mid west. They had spent their lives in a laboratory being tested on, some for almost seven years. These 10 beautiful boys arrived in Los Angeles on February 27th 2013 and were greeted by dedicated volunteers and even some celebrities. Unsure of what to make of the large scale of the outdoors, many gingerly took steps, while others began romping freely. After giving their lives to medical research, it is our hope, that they will overcome their fears and trauma…
The Spanish 40
Beagle Freedom Project rescued 40 beagles from a laboratory in Spain where some had spent their entire lives. Others had come from other labs to the lab in Spain, only to be tested on in there. These 40 male beagles had spent their entire lives being test on in a laboratory in Spain. The lab was closing and some nice technicians were looking for placement instead of killing them. Nobody in Spain could take them, so when we found out at the 11th hour, we stepped in! After a week…
Our First Rescue
ARME rescued two Beagles from a medical testing laboratory. These dogs had never seen the outdoors, walked on grass or felt a gentle touch. We captured their first steps into a kind world. They had also been de-barked and fed only “laboratory chow.” This is the rescue that kicked off Beagle Freedom Project! Freedom and Bigsby are now living the good life after spending a couple of years in a research laboratory.