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Annual General Meeting 2024
The Beagle Alliance’s Annual General Meeting held December 30, 2024
2024 A Year in Review
The Beagle Alliance’s Journey Through 2024: A Year of Love, Advocacy, and Rescue
CCAC Animal Data Report 2023
The Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) Animal Data Report 2023 is here.
Cuts to Animal Research in U.S.?
Will there be funding cuts to animal research in the U.S.? What’s in store for Canada?
Fun with Santa at PetValu Reenders
Thank you to everyone who came out to visit Santa with their furry friend. It was so much fun and very festive.
Record-Breaking Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday 2024 turned out to be a day of incredible generosity and support. Thanks to each and every one of you, we not only met our matching fund goal of $5,000 but exceeded it significantly.
November Town Hall with Special Guest Donna Middleton ACCN
November Town Hall with Donna Middleton of Head to Tail Canine Nutrition to explain how stress, toxins and diet can affect the gut-brain connection in our dogs.
Lab Love Liberty Tour 2025 – 50 Beagles
Our mission: to secure the release of 50 former research beagles from animal testing facilities in the U.S. and bring them back home to Canada in 2025.
Animal Free Research Facility Closing Down
by Jessica Scott-Reid, Contributor Toronto Star Jessica Scott-Reid is a freelance journalist and independent animal advocate. She is also a regular contributor to Sentient.
Has hope for animals in Canada been deferred?
Deadline Nov 13 – We strongly encourage our supporters to have their voice heard and ask that you send your thoughts on the plan to accelerate the regulatory acceptance of animal-free methods in toxicity testing and allocate funding to animal free science.
October Town Hall – Special Guest Shane Stanis, Mighty Mutts
The Beagle Alliance welcomed Shane Stanis of Mighty Mutts. He’s our “go-to” consultant when our foster/adopters need guidance for these special needs dogs.
Good Trouble in Canada Rescue Continues
Join Brenda and Lori Cohen as the Good Trouble in Canada Rescue continues! Discover the rescue journey of six beagles and more.
Dogs as the Gateway for Change in Canada
From Lab to Liberation: Stories and Strategies for Ending Animal Research
Kinsmen Bingo Announcement!
The Beagle Alliance is thrilled and so grateful to say that we just received a cheque for $3,937.73 from The Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg.
Our 1st Annual Beagle Yoga!
It was an honour to be in a space with the very dogs who still struggle with trust, but do their best to receive the love and peace we have to give.
“Good Trouble in Canada” Rescue
Join The Beagle Alliance on a heartfelt adventure as the team rescues 10 former research beagles. Learn about the “Good Trouble” in Canada, and how you can help! Watch, share, and support!
July Town Hall – Special Guest Brittnei Schaeffler, Frost Fund
The Beagle Alliance welcomed animal advocate, Brittnei Schaeffler to our July Town Hall.
It All Began Two Years Ago Today
Two years ago today, we started The Beagle Alliance because of the lack of protection for animals in research in Canada and we all needed to come together to make a difference for these survivors.
Using Animals to Model Human Neurological Disease
Understanding the fundamental difference in animal and human physiology and that using animals no longer represents cutting edge neurological disease research.
Could AI put an end to animal testing?
Most will agree that animal testing will not end overnight, but also agree that AI is a promising avenue for sifting through data, determining chemical toxicity, and even creating new drugs.
June Town Hall – Special Guest Jessica Scott Reid
The Beagle Alliance welcomed long time Canadian journalist and animal advocate, Jessica Scott-Reid to our June Town Hall.
Beagle Benefit 2024
The Beagle Alliance First Annual Beagle Benefit in support of our LOVE FOR ANIMALS and BEAGLES IN RESEARCH!
Canadian Council On Animal Care Annual Report
The Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) is the regulatory body in Canada overseeing the care of animals in research.
Town Hall “Dogs Know No Borders Rescue” with Special Guest Denise Mange
On May 29, 2024 – fosters, adopters and many of those involved in the “Dogs Know No Borders Lab to Love Rescue Tour” got together on this Town Hall with special guest Denise Mange: Trainer, Author & Pet Intuitive.
Dogs Know No Borders – LAB to LOVE Rescue
LAB To LOVE Tour – 10 former research dogs – many borders – amazing fosters and supporters!
What happens after animals are released from laboratory?
Panel discussion focused on the processes and obstacles to rehoming former laboratory animals – specifically companion animals (dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs).
Canadian Veterinary College Releases Beagles
A big step forward for the Atlantic Veterinary College who are now working towards using methods that do not require animals.
Town Hall: Finding P.E.A.C.E. Through Rescue
Sarien Slabbert, Co-founder and Executive Director of “People Ensuring Animal Care Exists” (P.E.A.C.E.) joined The Beagle Alliance Town Hall to tell us about their farm animal sanctuary.
Dog Sledding: A Look at Life Beyond the Brochure
Town Hall: Animal advocates, Nicole Sapalovski, The Animal Alliance of Canada and Rhea Akler involved with the End the Dog Sledding campaign to since 2018.
Lucy and Charlie – The Peanuts Rescue Update
Charlie and Lucy have been detained by the lab indefinitely.
Aileen Jun: The Future of Animal Advocacy
Aileen Jun is a high school student in Waterloo, Ontario and she is a passionate advocate for animals.
New Partnership – GlobalGiving
We are thrilled to be partnered with GlobalGiving allowing our incredible supporters in the U.S. to receive a tax-deductible donation! It also gives us a global platform for our LAB to LOVE mission!
Boris in Recovery
Boris is now being doted on by the incredible veterinary team at University Veterinary Center in Anaheim, CA
Boris Needs Your Help
Boris spent his first years in a laboratory testing facility before being adopted. Sadly much of his health issues are related to severe neglect.
The Peanuts Rescue
Linus and Schroeder were rescued from a research laboratory and are now in Southern California. The Beagle Alliance is taking applications from Southern California to British Columbia.
2023 – A Year in Review
In 2023, lives were saved and the Beagle Alliance became a little bit louder and a little bit bolder.
Finding Homes After Study!
Town Hall: Rehoming – Companion Animal Release from Experiments
Guide to Having an Animal Testing Survivor in your Home
Town Hall: A frank discussion of what it is like to have a traumatized dog in your home.
The Envigo Beagle Release in the US – Animals in Science in Canada?
Lori Cohen, Executive Director of The Beagle Alliance, speaking about the Envigo Release at the North American Animal Law Conference 2023 in Toronto.
Vote Animal! Rally at Manitoba Legislature
Lori Cohen, Executive Director of The Beagle Alliance, was invited to speak at a Meeting and Election Rally at the Manitoba Legislature.
Free Falling Rescue
Canadians are welcoming three more survivors of animal testing into The Beagle Alliance rescue. They will be fostered until they find their forever home.
Justify: Supporting Current and Former Lab Workers
Town Hall: An open discussion on what it looks like to support former lab workers. The trauma, healing and moving forward.
Dog Research Exposed Podcast
Author and advocate Ellie Hansen interviewed Executive Director of The Beagle Alliance, Lori Cohen on the “Dog Research Exposed” Podcast.
Ten Sweet Lives Saved from Laboratory Research
10 beagles from laboratory testing are now safe and free because a village of people came together to help The Beagle Alliance, along with our rescue partner Cage to Couch, bring them home. (July 2023)
Getting to Know & Understand Your Rescue Dog with Liz Murdoch
Liz Murdoch is a Dog Relationship Coach & Animal Communicator who specializes in talking and listening to dogs. She helps and teaches us how to address their dog’s needs and behaviours. Liz shares insights on what each animal specifically wants their people to know.
Cosmetic Testing on Animals BANNED in Canada
June 2023 – Health Canada Announces the End of Cosmetic Animal Testing in Canada
Six Innocent Lives Saved from Testing Laboratory
On May 10, 2023 The Beagle Alliance partnered with BARCs Rescue to save 6 male beagles. Each one of these beagles has been used as a test subject in experimentation their entire lives. They will have families. They will be loved for the rest of their lives. They are afraid and don’t yet know that they are safe.
Kim Paschen, Leaping Bunny – Cruelty Free Shopping
Kim Paschen, Manager of Leaping Bunny, a well-established cruelty-free certification program for personal care and household products that guarantees products to be free of animal testing at all stages of product development.
Christmas Miracle December 2022 – Update!
UPDATE: All 12 pups have found their forever homes! These beautiful souls have spent their entire lives suffering in a laboratory and now they are safe.
Ellie Hansen – Stronger Together: Role of Public Protest to End Dog Research
Ellie Hansen shared specific protests which have brought about change for dogs used in vivisection, from early history to present day, and how we can use these examples to inspire us to work together to be a voice for dogs in research.
PHOTO CREDIT: Artem Beliaikin