ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) – “It’s a bad, bad situation for these animals, and they’re our fur babies,” said Cim Powell, a dog owner from Elkhart. Powell adopted her dog, Baylee, six years ago after the pup was rescued from an animal testing facility in Memphis, Tennessee. “It’s a very emotional thing when you see it for the first time, because these dogs don’t see grass, they don’t know what human love is,” she said. Seven beagles in all were saved during that trip thanks to the California-based nonprofit Rescue and…
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Amelia and Phoebe
Amelia and Phoebe are two kindred spirits - these two queens don’t go anywhere without each other - they are best friends and we want to see them go into the same forever home together. Amelia and Phoebe are survivors of animal testing from a laboratory where they endured years of being treated like a test subject. read more
Share Your Pet's Story & Help Animals in Need
Rescue + Freedom Project’s #RescueLifestyle campaign! The organization is urging supporters to share their animal’s rescue stories in order to promote adopting instead of purchasing from puppy mills and pet stores. Animal lovers are asked to upload a 30-second video to their Instagram or Twitter account featuring their pet’s story of survival followed by their animal’s favorite thing to do now that they are free. All participants are asked to tag @RescueFreedomProject, #RescueLifestyle & mention 3 friends to help spread the message or donate $3 to help fund R +…
From the Meat Trade to Loving Homes
Four lucky pups arrived in Los Angeles last week, rescued from the horrific South Korean meat trade. Getting dogs out of the most dangerous circumstances is the main mission of Shannon Keith, founder of Rescue + Freedom Project. For about a year now, she and her organization have been focused on getting dogs out of China and Korea, where the dog meat trade is thriving. It’s hard for Westerners to imagine, but in certain Eastern communities, dog meat is highly valued and is often traded and served in a sort…
A dog who suffered through animal testing
Learn about a dog who suffered through animal testing and was almost slaughtered before being saved by the Rescue + Freedom project, among other animals who have been given a second chance in life, in this video made possible by Grace Medical. Original Article: SM Mirror
Dixie Rose
Dixie Rose was found in the dumpsters in Kentucky where she was left for dead. She had fought for her life; and walked to the main road where she was spotted by a passenger. Thankfully, we were contacted to take over from there. As if being left for dead wasn’t enough, Dixie Rose was previously used in a test lab. read more
6 dogs rescued from laboratory in Mexico arrive in Round Rock
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Half a dozen dogs arrived in Round Rock Friday after an animal cruelty prevention organization rescued them from a laboratory in Mexico. The Rescue + Freedom Project took in six dogs as well as five rabbits and six guinea pigs. The charity said the animals were “subjected to a life of confinement” and testing at a lab. “These animals don’t have a voice. We’re their voice for them. They never asked to be sold to a laboratory,” volunteer Martin Palmer said. “There’s no reason for…
Charity rescues dogs and other animals from Mexico, brings them to Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – This isn’t your average pet adoption story. “The 6 dogs we got from Mexico was sold from a pound down there, sold to a non-disclosed laboratory university we were fortunate enough to have a group of people down there. They go to these places and ask if they have any dogs ready to be relinquished.” Martin Palmer is a volunteer at Rescue + Freedom Project saves animals all around the globe from laboratory experiments, hoarding cases, the meat trade, unique captivity and cruelty, and…
A new year, a new life
My little girl Winnie spent over a year as a laboratory test subject. Winnie – like most of our rescued beagles – suffers from night terrors. She screams, frightened and afraid – and all I can do is hold her and reassure her that she will never be hurt again. With lots of love, patience and time, Winnie has replaced fearfulness with rebellion. We have replaced her pain with love. Winnie is a fighter. And she needs YOUR help to fight for more animals in 2019. Help Winnie give more…
Dog In Need Of Forever Home After Being Left At Floyd County Dump Paralyzed, Likely Used For Lab Testing
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) – A dog in Floyd County is recovering after what was likely a very rough start in life. Rescuers believe she was used for lab testing before being left in a county dump partially paralyzed. The pup has been named Dixie Rose. Candice Theis with the Rescue Freedom Project says while they don’t know exactly what she’s been through, a marking tattooed in her ear means she was likely tested on in a lab. “I mean look at her, just…it tears me up to think…
BFF's enjoy Freedom together!
Mini + Maria are blind, animal testing survivors. For years, these senior, blind beagles experienced pain, isolation, cruelty and neglect. When we saw the deplorable conditions they were living in, we stepped in to secure their release. They had never known the comfort of a bed, the love of another, or feeling the sunshine on their face. read more
Sparrow
Hi everyone! My name is Sparrow and I'm the sweetest dog in the world. I am 4 years old, born in May 2014. I was rescued by Beagle Freedom Project from a pound in Mexico. Sad right? My story gets worse but I want to share with you what happened and how things turned out to be good... read more