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'They are living, breathing creatures': EPA plans to eliminate animal testing

'They are living, breathing creatures': EPA plans to eliminate animal testing

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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…

The Weekday Warriors

The Weekday Warriors

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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

Hope for Thousands of Beagles Used in Laboratory Experiments

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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…

Trial ends in animal rights group's Sunshine Law suit against university

Trial ends in animal rights group's Sunshine Law suit against university

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Animal rights group Beagle Freedom Project made its case this week that the University of Missouri violated the state’s Sunshine Law in a two-day bench trial of the group’s lawsuit against the university. Beagle Freedom Project’s 2016 lawsuit alleges that the university knowingly and purposefully violated the Sunshine Law when it billed the group $82,222.33 for public health records of dogs and cats used in medical research. Boone County Circuit Judge Jeff Harris said he will rule in the case after final findings and conclusions are submitted by both parties…

Is your dog safe?

Is your dog safe?

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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

Laboratory animals from Mexico getting fresh start in NC

Laboratory animals from Mexico getting fresh start in NC

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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…