The University of Missouri lost a major Sunshine Law case Friday involving records sought by an animal rights group. Circuit Judge Jeff Harris ruled the university violated the law by estimating it would cost more than $82,000 to fulfill the records request. In his ruling, Harris ordered the university to pay a $1,000 fine for a “knowing” violation of the law and the attorneys’ fees for the case filed by the Beagle Freedom Project in May 2016 and tried by Harris in July. “Defendants’ cost estimate was contrary to the…
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Boone County judge rules against University of Missouri in open records lawsuit
A Boone County judge has sided with an animal rights organization in its lawsuit claiming the University of Missouri charged an excessive price for records about animals used in research. The Beagle Freedom Project sued MU in May 2016 after the university gave an estimate of $82,222 to fulfill a request for records about animals used in research. The request was part of a larger Beagle Freedom Project campaign that included requests to at least a dozen universities, most of which provided the records at little or no cost, according…
Judge rules MU violated Sunshine Law in animal rights group's suit
MU knowingly violated the Missouri Sunshine Law by overestimating the cost of providing records to an animal rights group, a Boone County Judge ruled Friday. After it was told a records request would cost over $82,000, the group Animal Rescue, Media & Education, also known as the Beagle Freedom Project, sued the university and the UM System records custodian, Paula Barrett, in May 2016. The group wanted documents for 179 dogs and cats used in MU research, experiments and testing. “After hearing the evidence, the Court finds that there is…
Dogs rescued from Mexico animal testing facility get new leash on life
VALLEY VILLAGE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Several adorable pups made their way across the Mexico border to Valley Village after spending most of their lives in an animal testing facility. Beagle Freedom Project (BFP) was able to secure their release and get them on the road to freedom. They took their first steps of freedom on grass and into the loving arms of those who work each day to make sure they get to live after the testing. “I’m so surprised that they are so sweet considering what’s been done…
From Cages to Costumes
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
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
'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