Mission: Home Sweet Home
The Beagle Alliance welcomes Donna Middleton as she discusses how stress, toxins and diet can affect the gut brain connection and offer suggestions on how to rebuild the gut health and reduce anxiety.
We’ll dive into the state of animals in science in Canada, the journey of the Canadian Centre for Alternatives to Animal Methods (CCAAM), and what lies ahead.
Join us for an insightful and practical discussion led by Chelsey Marino, founder of Command Canine, and dog behaviour expert specializing in fearful, traumatized, and former research dogs.
Join us for the April Town Hall with Mallory Cormier, Founder and Executive Director of Save The Buns, Inc.
Pet Dogs and Cats in Canadian Research - Join us for the May Town Hall with Lia Laskaris & Bianca Del Bois of Animal Alliance of Canada
Join us for the August Town Hall with John Ramer of Kindness Ranch
TBA welcomes 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.
TBA welcomes Justin Goodman, Sr. VP, White Coat Waste to discuss recent successes for Animals in Research in the U.S., plus an update on U.S. Funded Facilities in Canada
TBA welcomes Melanie D.G. Kaplan, author of "LAB DOG: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research", published by Hachette in October 2025.
TBA welcomes Stacy M. Lopresti-Goodman, Ph.D. to discuss trends in the number of dogs used in research over the past few decades, and her research demonstrating that dogs rehomed from laboratories make great companions.
Lori Cohen, John Ramer and Chelsey Marino host a free online special event designed for anyone fostering, adopting, or considering life with a former research dog from Ridglan Farms AND of for the incredible organizations who are facilitating this journey.
TBA welcomes Lori Kalef, the Director of Programs, Katie Raab, the Advocacy & Events Campaign Coordinator, and Owen Laukkanen, Programs Associate of SPCA International, a global animal welfare organization.