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Five beagles rescued from research laboratories released to fosters in Calgary
Joey, along with four other beagles, had been transported across the Canada-U.S. border after they were rescued from a life as test animals in research facilities. Calgary Herald
Operation LAB to LOVE – April 2026
LAB to LOVE – Five former research beagles will take their first steps into something completely new. Grass under their paws, couches they’ve never seen before, and hands that reach out with love.
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.
Community Impact Award “Second Round” – WNLA
Please vote every 24 hours for The Beagle Alliance to win the COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD at the 9th Annual Winnipeg Nightlife & Lifestyle Awards!
February Town Hall – Dr. Stacy Lopresti-Goodman
Dr. Goodman distilled years of research into something both simple and profound: when given safety, patience, and care, these dogs flourish.
Community Impact Award Nomination – WNLA
Please vote every 24 hours for The Beagle Alliance to win the COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD at the 9th Annual Winnipeg Nightlife & Lifestyle Awards!
One Beagle at a Time: A Rainy Afternoon in London
Every dog rescued from a laboratory is a reminder of the possibilities for change, and a call to action to prevent future suffering.
January Town Hall – Melanie D.G. Kaplan, Author
Journalist and author, Melanie D. G. Kaplan discusses her new book – LAB DOG: A Beagle and his Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research
Love Letter to Your Dog Contest 2026
Valentine’s Love Letter Contest is on NOW til midnight February 14, 2026 CT!
January Town Hall – Special Guest Justin Goodman
Thank you to Justin Goodman and White Coat Waste for an informative and impactful virtual town hall. Justin’s clear, thoughtful overview of the scope of U.S. government–funded animal testing—and the concrete, bipartisan efforts underway to expose and defund wasteful practices—was both eye-opening and encouraging.
Cruelty in Canada: Investigation Uncovers Millions In NIH Funds For Animal Testing
The findings show that several National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants have committed more than $27 million to dog, cat, and rabbit experiments conducted at Canadian universities and for-hire animal testing labs
Nives Ilic’s Story of Adopting Former Research Beagle Mack
Every dog rescued from a laboratory is a reminder of the possibilities for change, and a call to action to prevent future suffering.
Stop the Import of Cambodian Macaques into Canada for Research
Join us in supporting The Animal Alliance of Canada’s campaign to take action in strengthening oversight and control of endangered monkey imports into Canada for research.
Community Impact Award – WNLA
Please nominate us again for the COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD at the 9th Annual Winnipeg Nightlife & Lifestyle Awards!
2025 – A Year in Review
2025 was a year of collaboration, community and compassion for The Beagle Alliance. Where we work together and where the love for our dogs will move us to act.
Annual General Meeting 2025
The Beagle Alliance’s Annual General Meeting held December 29, 2025
Ending Invasive Testing on Dogs and Cats in Ontario
The Ontario government just announced that it will amend the Animals for Research Act and put an end to invasive testing on dogs and cats in research in Ontario.
Nov. Town Hall – Ridglan Farms: A Path Towards Accountability and Change
The Beagle Alliance welcomed Amy Van Aartsen of The Marty Project and Lindsey Soffes of Rise for Animals for a timely update on Ridglan Farms, the U.S.’ second-largest breeder of dogs for use in research.
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.
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
PHOTO CREDIT: Artem Beliaikin