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Wisconsin Beagle Farm Closes Amid Protests, Rescue Group Buys Remaining Dogs

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Ridglan Farms, a beagle breeding facility in Wisconsin, will permanently close following significant protests and legal action. The farm agreed to cease operations by July 1, avoiding prosecution for animal mistreatment charges. Big Dog Ranch Rescue has purchased nearly 1,500 beagles and is facilitating the transfer of the remaining 475 dogs, with the entire process expected to conclude by August. AI

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Wisconsin Beagle Farm Closes Amid Protests, Rescue Group Buys Remaining Dogs

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press ·

    Beagle breeding farm to shutter for good after rescue group buys nearly 1,500 dogs following violent protests where cops teared gassed activists

    The farm was the site of recent violent protests after police had to use tear gas and pepper spray to repel a large group of animal welfare activists.

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