Meeting up with Amy Van Aartsen and her beagle Maggie
Amy and Lori Cohen got together on the way to London, Ontario after a big rescue operation with Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary! We’re incredibly pleased to be working together as part of the Wisconsin Beagle Protection Coalition alongside Priceless Pet Rescue, Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary, SPCA International, Rise for Animals, Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, Command Canine and Keeper & Kin, and PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). Nearly all of our coalition was part of the Envigo rescue, and the team is ready and willing should there be a need for us!
Who Is Ridglan Farms?
If you’ve never heard the name Ridglan Farms before, you’re not alone. Amy grew up just 15 minutes from Ridglan’s facility and — like so many of us — she only learned about its existence in 2021 when a news story broke.
Ridglan Farms: Stats and Facts
- Location: Dane County, Wisconsin
- Role: Second largest dog breeder for research purposes in the United States
- Current Dog Population: Approximately 3,200
Ridglan Farms is currently under criminal investigation for animal cruelty. The details are still unfolding, but local authorities and passionate advocates are closely following developments.
Dane County’s Resolution: What Happened?
Just recently, Dane County’s Board of Supervisors passed a powerful resolution. Here’s what happened:The county is calling on the state to revoke Ridglan’s license. This is a huge deal. There is political will and government backing.
The Coalition: Who’s Working Together?
This movement isn’t just one person, one ranch, or one rescue. It’s all of us, connecting across organizations and borders.
