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RIDGLAN FARMS | RESEARCH BEAGLES

The latest on what’s happened to Ridglan Farms’ remaining and rehomed beagles

From the Complete coverage: Ridglan Farms beagle controversy series

SABINE MARTIN
May 30, 2026
May 30, 2026 Updated Jun 16, 2026

Big Dog Ranch Rescue took in 300 dogs on Friday from Ridglan Farms, a breeding and research facility in the town of Blue Mounds. It’s part of a deal the animal welfare group struck with the company to buy 1,500 of its beagles.

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Animal rescue groups this month wrapped up the removal of the majority of dogs from Ridglan Farms, a research and beagle breeding facility in the town of Blue Mounds.

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Photos: Ridglan beagles treated by Dane County Humane Society

150 beagles from Ridglan Farms were taken to the Dane County Humane Society to get treatment and time outdoors on Monday, May 11, 2026 in Madison Wis. 350 more dogs will be coming to DCHS throughout the week.

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