Look how far our sweet little animal testing survivors have come? From cages to costumes, our rescues teach us to celebrate life and even laugh at ourselves! Happy Halloween from all of us at Beagle Freedom Project! SAFETY TIPS FOR HALLOWEEN read more
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Happily Ever Afters
We heard your cries across the border……in a place where you have no home, no name, no identity. You were used and tested in a laboratory, after people didn’t want you anymore. But you were rescued and now, you are on your way to FREEDOM. read more
If Whitney could talk, this is what she’d say.
Sometimes we get trapped in the static of every day. You forget what matters, forget how important your life is, your freedom is, the choices you make, the details of every second that change every minute, that define every hour, and impact your lifetime. read more
Echo
My name is Echo. The only reason I was ever born was to be used in animal experimentation. For years, I only knew a small cage, isolation, cruelty, and neglect. I was poked, prodded, and cut open for experiments. read more
ARK Rescue
On September 26, 2019, Beagle Freedom Project transported 18 animals who had spent their lives in a laboratory to freedom at BFP’s new Rescue + Outreach center in North Carolina. The 7 pigs, 6 goats and 2 alpacas could’t wait to run through the grassy fields and play in the kiddie pools and mud baths. The 3 rabbits saw sunshine for the first time and explored their wonderful outdoor/indoor custom habitat. read more
Animal test survivors rescued
Several animals that were once subjected to animal testings, now have new homes! Thanks to Beagle Freedom Project. 8 pigs, 6 goats, and even 2 alpacas were saved and taken to Rescue and Outreach Center in Lincolnton, NC. We told you earlier this month that Environmental Protection Agency is phasing out an animal testing by 2025. This is a part of the process. read more
Beagle Ark
Animal testing rescue charity brings survivors cross-country to step foot at new Rescue + Outreach Center; First steps of freedom on the east coast. Eight pigs, six goats, three rabbits, and two alpacas spent their lives in an animal testing facility but were released to Beagle Freedom Project so that they could be free to live the life they were always meant to live. read more
'They are living, breathing creatures': EPA plans to eliminate animal testing
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…
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
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…