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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Hal Anderson, CJOB
Lori Cohen speaks with Hal Anderson at CJOB about our Love Letter Contest. Submit your entry before February 14, 2025.
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..
October 2024
Written by Judy Peters, SteinbachOnline.com
““We just found out (Thursday) that we were able to secure the release of 50 beagles from animal testing over the course of 2025,” Cohen says.
Eden Prairie Local News
Jim Bayer was on hand to witness as Kathy Meyer and Jill Schumacher welcomed the arrival of six beagles on Oct. 10, rescued by the Beagle Alliance, a Winnipeg, Manitoba-based organization.
“It is likely that they have never felt grass on their paws before,” Meyer said. “Even when they were let out to go to the bathroom (in Texas) they were probably on concrete.”
CTV News Winnipeg
Alexandra Holyk was on site to witness the latest rescue of 6 beagles released from laboratory testing in the United States. READ MORE
August 2024
CTV News Winnipeg
Michelle Gerwing on the latest rescue of 10 dogs rescued from laboratory testing in the United States. READ MORE
Global News – 680 CJOB
Choose Audio Date: August 12
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Kathy Kennedy spoke with The Beagle Alliance’s Executive Director, Lori Cohen on August 12, 2024. They discussed the mission to rescue animals from being euthanized after the laboratory and allowing them to live out the remainder of their lives with families across Canada. In addition to the rescues, The Beagle Alliance also advocates for Animal Free Science. Listen Here
May 2024
Community Connection: Helping to rescue beagles
Lori Cohen and Brenda Greschuk talk about how the Beagle Alliance helps to rescue dogs from being used in research. CTV News, Winnipeg
Poppy was the star of the show today! She even got to present the weather with Terri Apostle. Check out our interview with Rachel Lagacé on CTV News Winnipeg.
With thousands of dogs being tested on in Canada each year, a Manitoba based charity is attempting to provide a life outside the cage for dogs in need. Kurt Black reports – CityTV News, Winnipeg
April 2024
The Beagle Alliance rescued 10 dogs from euthanasia after a life as laboratory test subjects – Kelowna Capital News
After release from U.S. research facilities, rescue beagles head to new Okanagan homes – Global News, Okanagan
Beagles rescued from American animal testing facility find loving foster homes in Alberta – CTV News, Calgary
The Beagle Alliance has partnered with BARC’s Rescue in Calgary to rescue and re-home 10 laboratory testing survivors – Global News, Calgary
Beagles used for testing in labs will feel sunshine for first time in Kelowna – INFOnews.ca Kamloops
September 2023
Vote Animal! Rally at Manitoba Legislature – SEE EVENT
Free Press Community Review
Global News, Winnipeg – CJOB 680
LIVE Audio Interview (September 20 @ 11:30am)
PetGuide.com
Wyoming News Now
14 News
Fox8 News
Auburn Publishing
The Bharat Express News
KEYC News Now
ERIE News Now
Yahoo News
July 2023
Lab beagles get second chance at life in Manitoba – City News, Winnipeg
May 2023
Beagles saved from US testing lab – Global News, Winnipeg
Stepping Up for Research Dogs in Canada – Dog Research Exposed – Podcast
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