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53 articles covering the rescue at Ridglan Farms and the movement to free the dogs.
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Animal Rights Activists Target Wisconsin Facility Accused of Breeding Dogs for Medical Experiments→
Amy Goodman covers the rescue and the police response in detail. Live interview with Rebekah Robinson, a Wisconsin resident arrested at the action, who describes the rescuers as teachers, veterinarians, students, and software engineers — and what it was like to face tear gas and rubber bullets for trying to save dogs.
Activists Attempting to Save Dogs from Medical Experimentation Met with Tear Gas in Wisconsin→
Democracy Now headlines coverage of Saturday's police response — tear gas, pepper spray, and rubber bullets — against hundreds of activists attempting to rescue 2,000 dogs from Ridglan Farms.
Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper spray→
CNN covers the clash between over 1,000 activists and law enforcement at Ridglan Farms, reporting on the use of rubber bullets, pepper spray, and the arrest of attorney Wayne Hsiung.
1,000 animal-rights activists try to storm Wisconsin beagle breeding facility→
National network coverage of the April 18 rescue attempt, focusing on the scale of the protest and the law enforcement response at Ridglan Farms.
Officers use tear gas at Ridglan Farms as activists storm beagle facility→
Fox News reports on the confrontation at Ridglan Farms, with deputies describing the crowd as violently trying to break into the property.
About 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to storm a beagle research facility protected by a manure-filled trench, hay bales and a barbed-wire fence→
Fortune highlights the unusual physical barricades — manure trench, hay bales, barbed wire — used to defend the facility against over 1,000 activists.
Wisconsin authorities put total arrests from clashes at beagle breeding facility at about 25→
AP wire story reporting approximately 25 arrests during the April 18 confrontation at Ridglan Farms, with statements from the Dane County Sheriff.
Activists arrested, pepper-sprayed trying to remove beagles from Wis. breeding facility→
UPI wire service report covering the arrests and police use of pepper spray and tear gas against activists at the Wisconsin beagle breeding facility.
Dane County police tear-gas, arrest animal activists at Ridglan Farms→
Madison's progressive alt-weekly covers the police use of tear gas and arrests at Ridglan Farms with a government accountability framing.
Gallery: Attempted 'open rescue' of beagles at Ridglan Farms→
Photo gallery documenting the attempted open rescue of beagles at Ridglan Farms on April 18.
California woman joins mission to rescue beagles from Wisconsin breeding facility→
Human interest story about a Sacramento woman who traveled to Wisconsin to participate in the April 18 rescue attempt at Ridglan Farms.
Ridglan Farms round #2: tear gas, mass busts, & no beagles rescued→
Detailed analysis of the April 18 action noting that zero beagles were removed, and covering the anonymous donors' $1 million purchase offer for all the dogs.
Activists Tear-Gassed at Failed Raid of Beagle Research Facility→
Katie Benner and Taylor Glascock report on 1,000 protesters trying to storm Ridglan Farms, with police firing tear gas and rubber bullets. Covers Wayne Hsiung's arrest, the pickup truck breach of the front gate, and the facility's history of performing experiments without general anesthesia.
Tear gas, arrests reported as more than 1,000 activists attempt break-in at Ridglan Farms→
First detailed report from the scene of the April 18 action, reporting that the rescue began at 8:52 AM — a day earlier than publicly planned.
Raid on Wisconsin beagle breeding and research facility repelled by tear gas, rubber bullets→
Madison's paper of record reports on the raid being repelled by tear gas and rubber bullets at the beagle breeding and research facility.
Ricky Gervais supports rescue of 2,000 beagles at US facility→
International coverage of comedian Ricky Gervais publicly supporting the effort to rescue 2,000 beagles from Ridglan Farms.
Tensions rise as activists, police prepare for second rescue of beagles from facility→
Investigative piece covering the buildup of tensions between activists and law enforcement ahead of the April 18 action at Ridglan Farms.
Regulators Must Act Now for the Dogs at Ridglan Farms→
Rise for Animals calls on regulators to immediately terminate Ridglan Farms' license, arguing that continued operation puts dogs at risk of ongoing suffering.
Rock Springs Activist Defends Raid On Wisconsin Beagle Breeding Facility→
A Rock Springs activist defends the raid on the Wisconsin beagle breeding facility, saying the arrest was worth it to draw attention to animal suffering.
Ridglan Farms Update→
Dane County provides an official update on the Ridglan Farms situation, addressing regulatory actions and the path forward for the facility.
NABR CONDEMNS ALLEGED BREAK-IN AND THEFT AT MIDWEST RESEARCH AND BREEDING FACILITY→
The National Association for Biomedical Research condemns the alleged break-in and theft at Ridglan Farms, representing the industry response to the rescue action.
Animal rights activists plan return to Ridglan Farms→
Animal rights activists announce plans to return to Ridglan Farms, maintaining pressure on the facility and demanding the release of remaining dogs.
Beagle breeding facility agreed to give up its license, what happens next?→
Following the rescue action and public pressure, WISN examines the implications of Ridglan Farms agreeing to relinquish its breeding license and what comes next for the remaining dogs.
Special prosecutor details investigation into potential violations at Ridglan Farms→
A special prosecutor outlines the ongoing investigation into potential animal welfare violations at Ridglan Farms, following activist pressure and federal citations.
Dane County beagle breeding operation to close after years of controversy→
Wisconsin Public Radio reports on the closure of the Dane County beagle breeding operation after years of controversy, investigations, and activist pressure.
This Is the (New) Plan to Save the Ridglan Dogs→
Wayne Hsiung outlines a renewed plan to save the remaining dogs at Ridglan Farms, combining legal strategy with continued public pressure.
Beagles Are Still Bred on Farms for Testing and Research, an Activist Raid Exposes the Reality→
Sentient Media investigates how beagles continue to be bred on farms for testing and research, using the Ridglan Farms raid to expose the ongoing reality.
Animal activists released from jail after Ridglan Farms break-in→
Animal rights activists arrested during the Ridglan Farms rescue action have been released from jail, with supporters rallying outside the detention facility.
Animal rights activists break into Dane Co. beagle farm, 27 arrested→
WISN 12 reports that 27 animal rights activists were arrested after breaking into a Dane County beagle breeding farm, with details on the scale of the operation.
Activists arrested after taking beagles from Ridglan Farms breeding, research facility→
CBS 58 covers the arrests of activists who took beagles from Ridglan Farms, a breeding and research facility in Wisconsin.
Alexandra Paul Arrested During Animal Rights Protest for Second Time→
People magazine covers the arrest of Baywatch actress Alexandra Paul during the Ridglan Farms rescue, marking her second arrest for animal rights activism.
'Baywatch' actress Alexandra Paul arrested for freeing beagles in animal rights protest→
The New York Post reports on the arrest of Baywatch star Alexandra Paul for freeing beagles during an animal rights protest at a Wisconsin breeding facility.
'Baywatch' actress arrested - again - for freeing beagles during animal rights protest→
Page Six covers the repeat arrest of Baywatch actress Alexandra Paul, emphasizing the celebrity angle of the Ridglan Farms rescue action.
'Baywatch' star Alexandra Paul arrested during Wisconsin beagle rescue raid→
International coverage from India's largest English-language newspaper on the arrest of Baywatch star Alexandra Paul during the Wisconsin beagle rescue raid at Ridglan Farms.
Baywatch star Alexandra Paul ARRESTED for 'freeing beagles & trespassing'→
The Sun covers the arrest of Baywatch star Alexandra Paul for freeing beagles and trespassing at a dog breeding facility in Wisconsin.
Dane County Sheriff's Office announces arrests after Ridglan Farms break-in→
The Dane County Sheriff's Office formally announced arrests following the Ridglan Farms break-in, detailing charges filed against activists involved in the beagle rescue.
Around 60 protesters break into Ridglan Farms→
Spectrum News 1 reports that approximately 60 protesters broke into Ridglan Farms, a beagle breeding facility used for research, leading to multiple arrests.
I'm in jail for rescuing dogs. It's where I was meant to be.→
Written from jail, Wayne Hsiung reflects on being imprisoned for rescuing dogs and argues that some causes are worth personal sacrifice.
Ridglan Farms raid on March 15, 2026: were any beagles rescued?→
Animals 24-7 examines the Ridglan Farms raid, questioning the outcome and whether beagles were successfully rescued during the March 15 action.
Activists Rescue 22 Beagles From Ridglan Farms Animal Testing Breeding Facility as Activists Face Arrest→
World Animal News reports that 22 beagles were rescued from Ridglan Farms as activists faced arrest at the animal testing breeding facility.
Ridglan Farms Response→
The Dane County Sheriff's Office issues an official response regarding the Ridglan Farms incident, detailing law enforcement actions taken during the March 15 rescue.
Activists say dogs taken from Ridglan Farms; sheriff says arrests made→
Breaking coverage of the March 15 rescue action at Ridglan Farms, reporting that activists removed 22 dogs from the breeding facility and that arrests were made by the Dane County Sheriff's Office.
Ridglan Farms break-in, animal rights activists storm facility→
FOX6 Milwaukee reports on the Ridglan Farms break-in as animal rights activists stormed the beagle breeding facility in Dane County.
BREAKING: The Rescue at Ridglan Has Begun→
Wayne Hsiung announces the start of the rescue operation at Ridglan Farms in real time, documenting the action as it unfolds.
On the Movement to Free Dogs at Ridglan Farms→
Rise for Animals issues a statement on the growing movement to free dogs from Ridglan Farms, contextualizing the action within the broader fight against animal testing.
Can dogs be considered 'persons' under the law?→
Vox's Future Perfect explores the legal and philosophical question of whether dogs can be considered persons under the law, using the Ridglan Farms habeas corpus case as a focal point.
Activists plan beagle 'rescue' at Ridglan Farms→
Isthmus reports on activists openly planning a beagle rescue operation at Ridglan Farms, a bold and transparent approach to direct action for animal rights.
Feds Cite Ridglan Farms as Dogs Continue to Suffer: PETA Statement→
PETA issues a statement following federal citations against Ridglan Farms, calling attention to ongoing suffering and demanding immediate action.
Lawsuit seeks to apply habeas corpus to beagles at Ridglan Farms→
A groundbreaking lawsuit seeks to apply habeas corpus — a legal right traditionally reserved for humans — to beagles confined at Ridglan Farms, pushing for the dogs' release.
Ridglan to Relinquish State Breeding License→
The Animal Welfare Institute reports on Ridglan Farms' agreement to relinquish its state breeding license, a significant victory in the campaign against research dog breeding.
Facing claims of animal abuse, a major breeder of research dogs will close its pipeline→
Science magazine reports on a major breeder of research dogs agreeing to close its pipeline following sustained claims of animal abuse and regulatory pressure.
Major Beagle Breeding Facility to Halt Trade of Dogs to Labs→
The Center for a Humane Economy reports on a major beagle breeding facility agreeing to halt the trade of dogs to laboratories.
8 Month Reprieve for Ridglan Farms Assures More Suffering→
Animal Wellness Action criticizes the 8-month reprieve given to Ridglan Farms before its license surrender, arguing that it guarantees continued animal suffering.
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