Authorities Block Beagle Rescuers With Militarized Force A second, larger rescue attempt for beagles at Ridglan Farms was met with a militarized response, with authorities using tear gas, rubber bullets, and arrests to block animal advocates from reaching a...

A second rescue attempt for beagles at Ridglan Farms faced militarized force: tear gas, rubber bullets, and arrests blocked animal advocates from reaching a single dog.

The force used to stop them reveals the animal research industry's power base may be weakening:
riseforanimals.org/news/ridglan...

Animal activists attempt raid at beagle research facility, Ridglan Farms TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. (WKOW) -- Animal activists reported an attempted raid at Ridglan Farms, a beagle research facility, on Saturday morning.

Animal activists reported an attempted raid at Ridglan Farms, a beagle research facility in the Town of Blue Mounds, on Saturday morning. At least one arrest was made.

Animal Research News Roundup: April 17, 2026 The latest animal research news: Monkey labs rebrand without reform; industry spokesperson compares animal labs to daycares; 2,000-dog rescue planned at Ridglan; NIH invests $150M in alternatives; and...

This Week in Animal Research News:
—Primate labs rebrand but continue monkey experiments
—Animal research industry spokesperson compares animal labs to daycares
—2,000-dog rescue planned at Ridglan Farms
—NIH invests $150M in alternatives
—And more: riseforanimals.org/news/news-ap...

#animalrights

Primate Labs Rebrand as Monkey Experiments Continue Two National Primate Research Centers have rebranded as “biomedical” centers, but officials say monkey experimentation remains central to their operations. Here’s what the name changes reveal.

Two National Primate Research Centers have dropped “primate” from their names. But they haven’t stopped experimenting on monkeys.

This is a rebrand—not reform.

Here’s why the name changes are about managing public perception: riseforanimals.org/news/nprcs-r...

#stopanimaltesting #animalrights

Industry in Tailspin, Compares Animal Labs to Daycares A new piece in The Scientist compares animal laboratories to daycares and attacks advocates for exposing official records. Here’s why the animal research industry’s latest response is pure damage cont...

The animal research industry is in damage-control mode. One of its most vocal defenders is attacking advocates for exposing what government records already document—and even compares animal laboratories to daycare centers.
FULL STORY: riseforanimals.org/news/industr...

#animalrights #endanimallabs

Animal Research News Roundup: April 10, 2026 The latest animal research news: Newborn macaque discarded in cooler at UW; forced breeding of female monkeys; critical violations at Envigo, 72 rabbits dead; retired racehorses abused in NIH-funded experiments; and more.

This Week in Animal Research News:
—Newborn macaque discarded in cooler at UW
—Forced breeding of female monkeys
—Critical violations at Envigo, 72 rabbits dead
—Retired racehorses abused in experiments
—And more: riseforanimals.org/news/news-ap...

#animalrights #stopanimaltesting #endanimallabs

Baby Macaque Discarded Alive in Cooler at UW Lab A USDA record shows that staff at UW’s primate center placed a newborn macaque in a cooler while the infant was still alive, raising urgent questions about AAALAC accreditation and whether oversight protects animals in labs.

University of Washington staff presumed a newborn monkey dead, shut the infant inside a cooler, and found the baby breathing an hour later.

As UW prepares for AAALAC accreditation renewal, an urgent question looms: what—or whom—does “oversight” actually protect?

riseforanimals.org/news/uw-aaal...

“Any Female Can Be Bred”: Researchers’ War on Female Bodies At NIH-funded National Primate Research Centers, researchers subject female monkeys to forced breeding, invasive reproductive procedures, and pregnancy experimentation under the term “timed mating.” R...

The war on female bodies doesn’t stop at the species line.

Female monkeys in U.S. labs are forced into breeding and pregnancy experiments under “timed mating.”

Animal liberation is a feminist fight.

Read more: riseforanimals.org/news/war-on-...

#animalrights #feminism #intersectionality

AVA Summit Canada — AVA International

For more info on the AVA Summit Canada 2026, visit:
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In this session, Lindsey will break down how those systems interlock—and build the case for a unified animal liberation movement powerful enough to dismantle them.

If you’ll be at AVA, we hope to see you there!

For more info on our session, visit:
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Research animals are farmed animals. It's time we fought like it.

For decades, the industries profiting from animal exploitation have relied on our division. Animal research and animal agriculture run on the same logic, the same pipeline, and the same systems.

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I'll be speaking at AVA Summit Canada. [AVA logo] [Photo of Lindsey Soffes] Lindsey Soffes, Rise for Animals One Fight: Research Animals Are Farmed Animals See you in Toronto!

We’re proud to share that Lindsey Soffes, our Head of Programs, will be speaking at The Animal & Vegan Advocacy Summit Canada 2026!

ONE FIGHT: Research Animals Are Farmed Animals
May 23, 2026 at 10:40–11:00 AM
Breakout 1: Grand East

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#animalrights #animaladvocacy #avacanada2026

Animal Research News Roundup: April 3, 2026 The latest animal research news: New footage exposes life inside UW primate lab; Ridglan still selling dogs after advocates’ rescued beagles; electroshock fear experiments on mice; Florida monkey impo...

The Latest Animal Research News:
—Days after beagle rescue, Ridglan peddles dogs at ToxExpo;
—New UW primate lab footage;
—Electroshock fear experiments on mice;
—FL monkey importer charged after monkey dumped alive at Miami waste facility;
—And more: riseforanimals.org/news/news-ap...
#animalrights

Support the SPARE Act to End Wasteful, Taxpayer-Funded Animal Research The Safeguard Pets, Animals, and Research Ethics (SPARE) Act is a bill that aims to end federally funded animal research. Urge your U.S. elected officials to support the SPARE Act now!

Take action to end taxpayer-funded animal research!

The SPARE Act aims to prohibit biomedical, cosmetic, toxicity, and psychological testing on animals in federally funded labs and mandate a phase-out of existing animal experiments.

Send your message: actionnetwork.org/letters/spar...

The public needs to see what’s happening inside
the University of Washington's primate lab.

We obtained new records showing invasive procedures, implanted devices, and babies confined in barren cages.

This is animal experimentation.
It’s happening right now.
You're paying for it.

Species Spotlight: Ferrets Ferrets are not just our favorite “little thieves”. They are remarkable, adorable relatives of wolverines, ermines, minks and weasels, who have become popular companion animals among humans.

🐾 It’s #NationalFerretDay.

Ferrets are playful, intelligent, endlessly curious animals—and they're still used in laboratory experiments.

Today, celebrate them by seeing them for who they are: not research tools, but individuals.

Read our Species Spotlight: riseforanimals.org/news/ferrets

Non-Animal & Human-Relevant Research News: March 2026 Explore the latest news in human-relevant science and alternatives to animal research from March 2027: 3D-printed beating hearts; human liver organoids; nonsentient organ sacks; and more.

Explore all the latest news in human-centric, non-animal science from the last month:
—3D-printed beating hearts;
—Human liver organoids;
—Nonsentient organ sacks;
—And more: riseforanimals.org/news/sci-news-mar-2026/

#alternatives #nams #betterscience #ethicalscience #animalrights #endanimallabs

Days After the Rescue, Ridglan Peddles Beagles at ToxExpo Days after animal advocates entered Ridglan Farms and liberated beagles from their cages, Ridglan traveled to the 2026 ToxExpo to sell those dogs still trapped inside its walls.

Days after animal advocates entered Ridglan Farms and liberated beagles from their cages, Ridglan traveled to the 2026 ToxExpo to sell the dogs still trapped inside its walls.
FULL STORY: riseforanimals.org/news/ridglan-toxexpo

#animalrights #stopanimaltesting #endanimallabs #animalrescue

Shock, Suppress, Slice, Repeat: Inside a “Fear” Lab A new investigation exposes a University of Texas “fear” experiment in which mice were electroshocked, repeatedly re-exposed to trauma cues, and killed—all under the banner of PTSD-related research.

This is what researchers call "science:" A mouse, trapped in a small, inescapable chamber, is repeatedly shocked with electricity in a fear conditioning experiment.

Full story: riseforanimals.org/news/fear-lab

#animalrights #stopanimaltesting #endanimallabs #antivivisection

Animal Research News Roundup: March 27, 2026 The latest animal research news: The urgent push to free Ridglan Farms’ dogs; the truth about PTSD experiments on animals; FDA signals a shift away from animal testing; calls grow to stop importing mo...

This Week in Animal Research News:
—FDA signals a shift away from animal testing
—The truth about PTSD experiments on animals
—The urgent push to free Ridglan Farms’ 2,000+ dogs
—Growing calls to stop importing monkeys for labs

These stories & more: riseforanimals.org/news/news-ma...

#animalrights

Torturing Animals, Failing Humans: The PTSD Research Scam Animal experiments on PTSD rely on fear, pain, and forced trauma—but even researchers admit they don’t translate to humans. Despite decades of suffering and millions spent, these methods have produced...

Decades of fear, pain, and forced trauma.

Millions spent.

And yet researchers admit PTSD experiments on animals haven't produced meaningful breakthroughs for people.

It's all proof the animal research industry a system driven by profit, not progress.

riseforanimals.org/news/ptsd-research-scam

Tell Regulators: Terminate Ridglan Farms’ Dog Breeding License Ridglan Farms plans to stop breeding dogs by July 1, 2026, but 2,000+ dogs are still inside right now. Regulators have the power to terminate Ridglan’s license immediately—they just need to act. Tell ...

TAKE ACTION: Ridglan Farms plans to stop breeding dogs by July 1, 2026 but 2,000+ dogs are still inside. State and federal regulators have the power to terminate Ridglan’s license immediately—they just need to act.
Tell them to free the dogs now: actionnetwork.org/letters/terminate-ridglans-license

Free the Dogs at Ridglan Farms Credible evidence suggests the 2,000+ dogs at Ridglan Farms may be suffering illegally. Send your letter to the Dane County Sheriff and District Attorney to demand the dogs' safety now.

Take action to FREE THE DOGS at Ridglan Farms.

Send your message to the Dane County Sheriff and District Attorney: actionnetwork.org/letters/free...

#animalrights #animalprotection #ridglan8 #dogrescue #animaladvocacy

Animal Research News Roundup: March 20, 2026 The latest animal research news: 22 dogs rescued from Ridglan Farms, major lab breeder; Monkey mistakenly sent to waste facility; New FDA guidance to reduce animal testing; WSU cancels horse surgery c...

The Latest Animal Research News:
—22 dogs rescued from Ridglan Farms;
—Monkey mistakenly sent to waste facility;
—New FDA guidance to reduce animal testing;
—WSU cancels horse surgery course after public backlash;
—And more: riseforanimals.org/news/news-ma...

#endanimaltesting #animalrights

Animal Advocates Rescue Dogs, Shatter the “Lab Dog” Lie Animal advocates rescued 22 dogs from Ridglan Farms, exposing the “lab dog” myth and the system that breeds dogs for experimentation.

On Sunday, animal advocates carried beagles out of Ridglan Farms and into freedom.
What the dogs showed us next shatters a dangerous myth perpetuated by the animal research industry: that “lab dogs” are somehow different from the dogs we love at home.
riseforanimals.org/news/ridglan...
#animalrights

Ridglan Farms break-in, animal rights activists storm Wisconsin facility The self-described "rescuers" got away with 23 beagles, and the Dane County sheriff said half of the activists were detained or arrested.

The self-described "rescuers" got away with 23 beagles, and the Dane County sheriff said half of the activists were detained or arrested.

LIVE: Mass Beagle Rescue Action! YouTube video by UNCHAINEDTV

HAPPENING NOW: In a coordinated open rescue action this morning, animal rights activists have removed beagles from Ridglan Farms.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWEd...

On the Movement to Free Dogs at Ridglan Farms What is happening to the dogs inside Ridglan Farms is a moral emergency. These are beagles—living, thinking, feeling beings—who have been reduced to ID codes and treated as disposable merchandise. The...

Statement from Rise for Animals: On the Movement to Free Dogs at Ridglan Farms

riseforanimals.org/news/stateme...

Animal Research News Roundup: March 13, 2026 The latest animal research news: Ferret skinned alive in Maryland lab; misconduct allegations suspend Purdue animal research project; 100,000+ demand end to Wayne State dog experiments; monkey deaths ...

The Latest Animal Research News:
—Ferret skinned alive in MD laboratory;
—100,000+ demand end to Wayne State dog experiments;
—Beagle rescue planned at Ridglan Farms;
—And more: riseforanimals.org/news/news-ma...

#animalrights #animalprotection #stopanimaltesting #endanimallabs

At OHSU, an est. 5,000 monkeys are held captive—bred, traded, and used in experiments funded by U.S. taxpayers.

On Feb. 9, the board overseeing the facility voted to begin talks with federal officials about its future.

But the fight is far from over. To empty the cages, the pressure must continue.