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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!
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…
Hal Anderson, CJOB
Lori Cohen speaks with Hal Anderson at CJOB about our Love Letter Contest. Submit your entry before February 14, 2025.
Love Letter to Your Dog Contest
Valentine’s Love Letter Contest is on NOW til midnight February 14, 2025 CT!
January Town Hall – Special Guest Dr. Charu Chandrasekera
In conversation with Dr. Charu Chandrasekera regarding the state of animals in science in Canada, the journey of the Canadian Centre for Alternatives to Animal Methods (CCAAM), and what lies ahead.
Anola Resident Rescues Research Animals, The Clipper
Tony Zerucha interviewed Lori Cohen, Executive Director of The Beagle Alliance regarding the rehoming of beagles from research laboratories in Canada and the U.S..
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.
PHOTO CREDIT: Artem Beliaikin