Fourteen Beagles From Ridglan Farms, Inc. In Wisconsin Transported To Old Dominion Humane Society On May 3

Fourteen of 1,500 beagles released from Ridglan Farms in Blue Mound, Wisconsin, were fortunate to arrive at Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) on May 3. In a partnership with NYC Second Chance Rescue, ODHS Founder Chrissy Hamilton traveled with volunteer Anna Swann to Long Island City, NY, to transport the beagles to Fredericksburg. NYC Second Chance Rescue’s team drove two cars and flew a plane to Wisconsin over the weekend to get hundreds of beagles and bring them to its facility, where Hamilton and Swann were waiting for the dogs.

Founded in 1966, Ridglan Farms, Inc.’s mission is to provide purpose bred beagles for research that increases and exceeds the expectations of the research community. The company’s slogan is “purpose bred beagles for biomedical research.”

Anna Swann, a volunteer with Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS), cuddles up to one of the beagles released from Ridglan Farms, Inc. (Blue Mound, Wisconsin) at ODHS in Fredericksburg on May 3. ODHS Founder Chrissy Hamilton partnered with NYC Second Chance Rescue, in Long Island City, NY, which transported beagles from Wisconsin. Hamilton and Swann traveled to New York to receive 14 beagles and bring them to Fredericksburg. Swann, who has been a volunteer with ODHS for many years, celebrated her 21st birthday during the trip by pursuing her passion—to rescue dogs. Ridglan Farms’ mission is to provide purpose bred beagles for research that increases and exceeds the expectations of the research community. The company’s slogan is “purpose bred beagles for biomedical research.” The beagles were released from Ridglan Farms, a beagle breeding facility, into the care of licensed rescue groups. World Animal News stated that several organizations are involved and working together to remove the beagles from the facility safely.

From Left: Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) volunteer Anna Swann, ODHS Founder Chrissy Hamilton and NYC Second Chance Rescue team member Agnes Reichert partner to rescue beagles from Ridglan Farms, Inc. in Wisconsin on May 3. Hamilton and Swann traveled to NYC Second Chance Rescue, in Long Island City, where they received 14 beagles to bring back to ODHS. The NYC Second Chance Rescue team drove two cars and flew a plane to Wisconsin over the weekend to rescue hundreds of beagles and bring them to its facility, where Hamilton and Swann were waiting for the dogs.

Hamilton brought back 14 male beagles, and the focus is now on the new, exciting path ahead for them.

“They’re all petrified of everything and just want to cling to the inside of their crates right now, but we did get a few tail wags as we got them settled in at ODHS,” said Hamilton. “I have no doubt that our fosters will guide them into their new lives wonderfully.”

She said ODHS’s goal is to ensure the dogs enjoy fulfilling lives with love, care and new experiences. For many of the dogs, it’s the start of a new life where they’ll bask in the sunshine, go on walks to explore the world around them and discover the joy of a safe, loving home.

The dogs were released from the Ridglan Farms beagle breeding facility into the care of licensed rescue groups. World Animal News stated that several organizations are involved and working together to remove the beagles from the facility safely.

“To care for these additional beagles and the many other dogs rescued by ODHS, we need foster families and are asking for donations from the community,” said Hamilton. “Foster families are needed to make sure the dogs are given time to decompress and enjoy life outside of a cage.”

Donations are critical to help with medical needs, vaccinations, spay/neuter and microchipping, as well as for food, bedding, bones and chew toys. ODHS is committed to rescuing dogs and providing them with a safe environment. The generosity of the community has helped ODHS in its mission to continue to rescue dogs.

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