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Grateful to Animal Alliance of Canada
Grateful for the generous $5000 donation to The Beagle Alliance from The Animal Alliance of Canada
Ridglan Farm: Giving Up Breeding License
Fox 6 News Milwaukee: Ridglan Farms agreed to give up its breeding license for no criminal charges.
Beagle Coalition: The Fight for the Dogs at Ridglan Farms
Amy Van Aartsen and Lori Cohen got together on the way to London, Ontario after a big rescue operation with Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary!
Kindness Ranch Gala
Lori Cohen, Founder and Executive Director of The Beagle Alliance, was honoured to speak at the Kindness Ranch Gala on October 18, 2025.
CCAC Animal Data Report 2024
The Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) Animal Data Report 2024 is here.
A Soft Landing for Our Former Research Dogs
Thanks to The Eric S. Margolis Foundation, we were able to start work on a soft landing for our former research beagles.
Beagles: Research subjects or man’s best friends?
They were brought in as test subjects, not pets… But when the news broke that researchers at St. Joseph’s Hospital were using beagles as test subjects in a heart failure study, the story unleashed something bigger: A national conversation over animal research.
Ridglan Farm Manager Veterinary License Suspended
Fox 6 News Milwaukee: Richard Van Domelen, facility manager of Ridglan Farms, is now suspended from practicing veterinary medicine.
Handmade with Love for Beagles
Pawzie Printz, A Foot Floor Mop Handmade with Love for Beagles
Numerous dogs ‘humanely sacrificed’ as test subjects at private lab in Toronto area
…pharmaceutical testing on dogs continues in lesser-known, often private research firms, including a large Scarborough research facility where the animals undergo sometimes invasive — and fatal — experimentation.
One Beagle at a Time Rescue – October 2025
LAB to LOVE – 10 former research beagles came home to London, Ontario from a laboratory testing facility.
Dog breeder Ridglan Farms – Investigations Continue
15-WMTV News: Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary is part of a Rescue coalition prepared to step in at Ridglan Farms
Beagles rescued from the States to enter foster care
CityNews, Winnipeg: Manitoba based animal advocacy group ‘The Beagle Alliance’ recently completed their lastest rescue, taking ten dogs out of testing labs and putting them into foster care.
Release of the St. Joseph Dogs
Lori Cohen, Founder and Executive Director of The Beagle Alliance shares her reaction to St. Joseph’s recent decision about the rescued dogs and addresses the importance of transparency…
Dogs used in medical research to be offered for adoption: Hospital
The London Free Press: Six of the dogs were transferred to the unnamed organization Wednesday. The remaining two will be transferred to their new home shortly, the statement reads.
Dreams Come TRUE Rescue – Sept 2025
The Beagle Alliance welcomes 10 more beagles into Canada from a laboratory testing facility.
The St. Joseph’s dogs
The Beagle Alliance continues to communicate with the Animal Care Commitee at St. Joseph’s.
August Town Hall – John Ramer, Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary
John Ramer, Lori Cohen and their training partner Chelsey Marino of Command Canine weigh in on the delicate balance between personal beliefs, public opinion, and what is best for the dogs at any given moment between Lab to Love.
Beagle Yoga with Former Research Beagles
Yoga with Former Research Beagles on a beautiful afternoon. Does it get better than that?
Ontario Premier Doug Ford Speaks Out Against Using Dogs and Cats in Research
In Hamilton, Ontario, Premier Doug Ford announced that he’s putting an end to testing on dogs and cats in Ontario.
Animal advocacy group continues call for rehoming of dogs used for research at London hospital
Both Animal Justice and The Beagle Alliance are asking the hospital for a timeline on the release of the dogs. According to Lori Cohen, Founder and Executive Director of The Beagle Alliance, the organization is already preparing for the dogs.
Should Canada end animal testing in medical research? CBC Radio, The Current
Animal bioethicist Andrew Fenton, Western University researcher Arthur Brown, and Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Alternatives to Animal Methods, Charu Chandrasekera respond to the debate of animals used in medical research.
Update on the St. Joseph’s dogs
Executive Director Lori Cohen provides an update on the status of the St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, Ontario.
After animal testing lab in Ontario closes due to shocking discoveries, CityNews
Executive Director Lori Cohen speaks with Eddie Huband about how The Beagle Alliance is prepared to care for the dogs after they are released from St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, Ontario.
All set to rescue Ontario lab dogs, Steinbach News
Executive Director Lori Cohen speaks with Judy Peters about how The Beagle Alliance is prepared to care for the dogs from St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, Ontario.
St. Joseph’s Healthcare London Ends Dog Testing
St. Joseph’s Healthcare London announced they’ll be ending the testing on dogs—a huge step toward change. The Beagle Alliance jumped quickly into action, reaching out to St. Joseph’s and receiving a positive reply
Whistleblowers Share Details of a Canadian Laboratory
Jenna Olsen and Robert Cribb, Investigative Journalism Bureau interviewed whistleblowers from St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, Ontario. WARNING: This story has some disturbing details and images that may be distressing to some readers
Wild West Rescue – August 2025
The Beagle Alliance welcomes 10 more beagles into Canada from a laboratory testing facility.
Helping Save Animals Lives with Marilyn Milano, 1150AM KKNW
Executive Director Lori Cohen in conversation with Marilyn Milano on 1150AM KKNW regarding advocacy for non-animal testing in Canada and helping to spread the word that animal testing does happen in Canada.
The Oh Canada Rescue – July 2025
The Beagle Alliance welcomes two more beagles from a Canadian laboratory – Happy Canada Day!
From Lab to Love: Rescued beagles start new lives on Vancouver Island, Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle
Morgan Brayton of Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle was on hand to witness the rehoming of 3 of 15 former research beagles.
Making a Difference for Former Research Animals
The Beagle Alliance is blown away at how beautifully and professionally the students of the Digital Film and Media Production Course from Red River College Polytech executed this video.
Airdrie yard becomes gateway to freedom for 15 rescued beagles
Airdrie served as the Alberta handoff point this week for a cross-border rescue mission that transferred 15 former lab dogs into foster homes across the province. Photo / Anna Ferensowicz / Discover Airdrie
The All-Stars Rescue – June 2025
15 former research beagles are new Canadian citizens today!
Lab Love Liberty: Beagle Rescue Mission Updates
The Beagle Alliance is grateful for new partnership with Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary.
May Town Hall – Pet Dogs and Cats in Canadian Research
Lia Laskaris and Bianca Del Bois of the Animal Alliance of Canada informed us on how dogs in shelters can end up in testing facilities.
Stonybrook Middle School Presentation
The Beagle Alliance and little Poppy met with the Stonybrook Middle School students to discuss cruelty free shopping and animals in testing.
The Marvelous Margolis Rescue – May 2025
The Beagle Alliance gets their first two beagles from a Canadian testing facility thanks in large part to The Eric S. Margolis Foundation.
April Town Hall – Special Guest Mallory Cormier
In honour of World Week for Animals in Laboratories, we get together with Mallory Cormier of Save the Buns
National Institutes of Health – Reducing Animal Use in Research
This is not just an animal welfare issue, it is a societal one. It is our hope that Canada follows other countries and starts to encourage and fund animal free research …
Exodus Rescue, CityNews Winnipeg
Discover the Beagle Alliance’s rescue efforts for testing lab dogs and how you can make a difference. Click to learn more!
Hal Anderson, CJOB
Lori Cohen speaks with Hal Anderson at CJOB about our new partnership with WestJet Cargo.
We Won! Community Impact Award – WNLA
Lori Cohen accepted the Community Impact Award for The Beagle Alliance at the 8th Annual Winnipeg Nightlife & Lifestyle Awards, presented by Absolut!
WestJet Cargo Partners with The Beagle Alliance
WestJet Cargo ensures rescued beagles make a safe and comfortable transition from “Lab to Love” as well as help raise awareness for The Beagle Alliance’s mission.
Snoop – The Dodo
Animal testing damaged Snoop’s vocal cords. Snoop the Snooperstar is now living his best life. See him on TikTok @swoledemort and The Dodo
Exodus Rescue – April 2025
5 beagles arrived this April
Community Impact Award Nomation – WNLA
Vote “TBA” at WNLA.CA every day til March 3rd at this year’s 8th Annual Winnipeg Nightlife & Lifestyle Awards, presented by Absolut!
Release the Hounds Rescue – March 2025
Join Brenda and Lori Cohen as the LAB • LOVE • LIBERTY 2025 Release the Hounds Rescue begins! Discover the rescue journey of these dogs and more.
February Town Hall – Special Guest Chelsey Marino
Chelsey Marino, Command Canine Founder – Rehabilitating Fearful & Traumatized Dogs: Understanding, Training, and Transforming
Love Letter Contest Winners
This is what LOVE looks like! Of course all of you are heroes in our hearts, but as promised, the CONTEST winners are…
PHOTO CREDIT: Artem Beliaikin