Painful but of paramount importance, in this episode we talk with Shannon Kieth, Founder and Executive Director of the Beagle Freedom Project, about medical testing on dogs and the overseas meat trade. A fair warning to our audience about the content of this episode. read more
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Happy 12 Year Anniversary, BFP
12 years ago today, I had the honor and privilege of rescuing two very special beagles who had been born in Marshall BioResources (MBR), a horrific breeding facility which tests on and sells animals to laboratories and other abusive and exploitive facilities. They never had a chance. read more
BFP on UK's Talk TV with Kevin O'Sullivan
Shannon Keith, President & Founder of Beagle Freedom Project, Janie & Scarlett, ambassadors of Beagle Freedom Project international, appeared on Kevin O'Sullivan's Talk TV in Britain to discuss BFP's mission and it's opening of it's United Kingdom branch and what that means for animal testing and it's END in the UK! read more
South Korean 29
Beagle Freedom Project, in conjunction with Beagle Rescue Network, South Korea, is thrilled to announce that we have rescued 29 beagles used in animal testing! BFP made a commitment to save all 29 beagles by sponsoring their rescue so that they could be released and experience freedom. read more
9 Years Ago Today…
Nine years ago today, I rescued our very first beagles from an animal testing facility in California. Never could I have imagined that the rescue of those two sweet, innocent lives would bring us to where we are today. I am grateful, humbled, touched and honored. read more
Echo
My name is Echo. The only reason I was ever born was to be used in animal experimentation. For years, I only knew a small cage, isolation, cruelty, and neglect. I was poked, prodded, and cut open for experiments. read more
'They are living, breathing creatures': EPA plans to eliminate animal testing
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency plans to phase out animal testing by 2025 and completely eliminate it by 2035. The Beagle Freedom Project in Lincolnton has rescued more than 2,500 animals by changing the laws in 11 states and asking companies to give the animals to them after testing is done. Eyewitness News reporter Ken Lemon talked to the vice president of the organization, April Arrington, who said they are enthusiastic about the EPA’s decision. While speaking with Arrington, Lemon also met a dog named Winnie. Channel 9…
EPA announces Animal Testing phase out
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will drastically reduce animal testing with a hopeful phase out by 2035. While this is a huge stride in the right direction, BFP remains cautiously optimistic. We know this decision will not come without a fight. The industries that profit off of the suffering of animals will push back. read more
The Weekday Warriors
Because of incredible supporters like YOU, Beagle Freedom Project was able to rescue SEVEN animal testing survivors last week. These seven sweet rabbits deemed ‘The Weekday Warriors’ now get the chance to feel sunlight on their fur and touch grass for the very first time. After their time in the laboratory, they were handed over to BFP to begin a new life. read more
Pound Seizure Rescue
POUND SEIZURE is the practice of animal shelters selling or giving dogs and cats to laboratories to use in research or experimentation. Help us introduce legislation to ban pound seizure and continue the fight against animal testing! read more
NC bill would create online registry for convicted animal abusers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – A new bipartisan proposal would create a publicly available online registry of convicted animal abusers, with increased penalties for those with multiple convictions, similar to the sex offender registry. “I think it’s absolutely imperative we do everything we can to stop animal abuse,” said McKissick. Senate Bill 423 was filed in March 2019 with Senators Floyd McKissick Jr. and Britt being the primary sponsors. “We need to be concerned about that because often times, these people who abuse animals would engage in conduct that…
Tech helping support vegan living
Just a fraction of Americans claim to be vegan but sales of plant-based products are seeing a healthy boost. Endorsements from high profile celebrities like Beyonce and Brad Pitt have helped but technology is also feeding this growth. William Denselow is in New York with a look at how tech is transforming vegan living into big business. Original Article: FSNLiveDC