Ridglan Farms Beagles: How and when to Adopt One in Wisconsin

Surge in interest for beagle adoptions following viral videos

MADISON, Wis. -- The viral videos of the Ridglan Farms beagles experiencing their first taste of freedom are inspiring a surge of interest in people wanting to adopt them. However, experts say there are important considerations to keep in mind.

Ridglan Farms beagles: How and when to adopt one in Wisconsin

By now, you've probably seen the photos of Ridglan Farms beagles playing on grass and blinking into the sunlight for the first time.

Beagles from Wisconsin research facility arrive at Rescue One

Ten of the 1,500 beagles released from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin arrived to Rescue One on Wednesday night. The post Beagles from Wisconsin research facility arrive at Rescue One appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen.

Animal shelters prepare to take in Ridglan Farms beagles

Animal rescue groups throughout Wisconsin are preparing to take in beagles that were recently freed from Ridglan Farms.

Ozaukee neighbors, local Humane Society ready for the arrival of beagles rescued from Dane County

More than 120 beagles are expected to arrive at Wisconsin Humane Society campuses in the Milwaukee area in the coming days, following a 2025 legal settlement connected to mistreatment allegations at Ridglan Farms, a beagle breeding facility outside Madison.The first wave of dogs is set to arrive Monday at the Wisconsin Humane Society's Milwaukee and Green Bay campuses. From there, the dogs will be re-homed with foster families or spread out to t…

Waukesha animal shelter to receive Ridglan Farms beagles

MILWAUKEE — The Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) in Waukesha announced that they will soon welcome approximately 20 beagles from Ridglan Farms to their facility. Jennifer Smieja, of HAWS appeared on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to discuss. Smieja said HAWS will be picking up about 20 or so beagles early next week before they start evaluating them and assessing their behavior. “What people have to keep in mind about these dogs is they really a…