Animal rights activists packed the halls outside Gov. Tony Evers' office in the Wisconsin State Capitol on Monday, April 20, 2026. The activists demanded a meeting with the governor over Ridglan Farms' conduct breeding and researching beagles, as well as force used by local law enforcement d…
Ridglan Farms, a dog breeding and research facility in the town of Blue Mounds, is "clearly problematic," said U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, who believes the public sees that, too.
Activists said they hoped to raise awareness about animal testing and shut down the town of Blue Mounds farm. Ridglan says it abides by strict state and federal regulations and "no court, agency or investigator has ever made a finding of animal cruelty."
Aidan Kankyoku, one of the leaders of the Coalition to Save the Ridglan Dogs, said he wished law enforcement had gone after Ridglan Farms on Saturday, not those trying to shut it down.
Activists said they hoped to raise awareness about animal testing and shut down the town of Blue Mounds farm. Ridglan says it abides by strict state and federal regulations and "no court, agency or investigator has ever made a finding of animal cruelty."
Aidan Kankyoku, one of the leaders of the Coalition to Save the Ridglan Dogs, said he wished law enforcement had gone after Ridglan Farms on Saturday, not those trying to shut it down.
