While many Beagle Freedom Project supporters learn about the organization through rescue videos, the Fricke family of Haddonfield, NJ, discovered BFP through one of the rescues himself. In July 2013, Alexander Hamilton, who goes by Hammy, left the laboratory where he spent the first four years of his life and was released as part of BFP’s DC7 group. The Fricke family’s longtime friend, Melanie, brought Hammy back to her home in Washington, DC, and begin fostering him. Just five days later, 10-year-old Lucy and her mom Rachel drove to DC…
Category: Survivor Updates
Asher's Story
Greeting from a log cabin outside of Rochester, NY! This week we meet 5-year old Asher who has a peculiar habit of eating his house. Everyone. . .meet Ash-Potato! BFP: Tell us about the rescue you were part of? Asher: I was rescued in October 2016 from a lab in New York State. I wish I could tell you more, but for the protection of my friends still in captivity and in the hopes they will be released, I remain silent on all other information. BFP: How…
Odie's Story
Up and down the California coast we go. This week we meet a 6-year old beagle who shares his home three other beagles and one cat! From Danville, CA meet Odie. No, not the Odie from the Garfield comic strip, but BFP’s very own, also knows as Odie Ptodie! BFP: Tell us about the rescue you were part of, Odie. Odie: I was part of the Bay Area 6 rescue in August 2013. I was called dog number 2. Thank goodness, I have a new name. Can you imagine my…
Together Forever
Laila found her tribe. And oh, how they love one another. The Webster/Zgainer family from Alexandria, Virginia owned two male beagles, Ralphie and Mason. Little did they know what a perfect match they’d find in a female fighter named after a famous boxer. With the help of her big brothers, Laila quickly blossomed conquering her fears of walking on a leash and climbing the stairs. read more
Tara's Story
Ladies and Gentlemen. . .it’s our first coonhound making her debut on Where Are They Wednesday. Calling Burbank, CA her home and Cam and Jeff her parents, meet your typical furniture loving coonie: TARA! BFP: Howdy Tara! So happy you are the first to represent the Frounds. Tell us about the rescue you were part of? Tara: What are Frounds? And I was part of the Gentle Giants rescue of October 2013. BFP: Fround are free hounds (like free beagles called Freagles!) BFP: How did your family…
Love + Patience
Meet The Howell Family from Phoenix, Arizona. The Howells have not one, not two, but three dogs rescued by Beagle Freedom Project and BFP’s parent organization, Animal Rescue, Media and Education (ARME). Like many families, The Howell’s first learned about BFP through the Spanish 40 rescue.
Meet the Brown Family
The Brown’s represent everything Beagle Freedom Project strives to achieve. Freedom for animals who have lived their lives in research labs and families joined together in a shared mission. Angela Brown and her family first heard about Beagle Freedom Project from the Spanish 40 rescue in November 2011.
River and Maggie’s Stories
By “The Schu’s” River came to us at 1.5 years old as part of the Rescue 9 group, where he was still a puppy (named King). He is a completely different boy then the one we met 4 years ago. At times, his journey has been difficult but the most rewarding. When he first came to our home, he was scared of every little noise and sudden movement. He would “pancake” (lay flat) on the floor when being approached or when walking past a human, most notably when someone stood…
The story of Ginger and Whiskey Rose
By Candice Ginger was released at 4.5 years old after years of laboratory breeding and with that we thought she would be scared of everything but it was the total opposite! Once they opened those cage doors she hit the ground running- literally. Of course there was a few things that we had to introduce her to and she is very attached to me (her mom) but overall she started thriving the minute the doors opened. Then we have little Whiskey Rose, a true treasure. Released from the lab at…
Bogart's Story
Last week Bogart’s Mom provided us with this sweet little update on Bogart, rescued from a San Diego laboratory. “This May, it will be five happy years that Bogart has been out of the lab and part our lives. And though we never ever forget where he came from, we sincerely hope that now that he has been a real dog for more years than he was a lab dog, his memories of his time in enslavement have turned to dust. When Bogart came home with us on a sunny…
Our San Francisco Treats!
Emma and Riley are the true San Francisco treats (not Rice-a-Roni). Both are about three years old and were sprung free just in time to celebrate Independence Day. They are exploring their new lives in true beagle fashion, full of enthusiasm, goofiness, and boundless appetites. Meet Emma: She is a baby doll. She loves to be cradled on her back in your arms having her tummy scratched while she looks lovingly into your eyes. She is so playful too. Chasing balls, chewing toys, and romping with her new foster canine…