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.
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.
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.
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.
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
PHOTO CREDIT: Artem Beliaikin