Photos: Beagles play outside after being moved from Ridglan Farms
From the Complete coverage: Ridglan Farms beagle controversy series
Volunteers moved beagles from Ridglan Farms to a processing facility near Marshall, Wis. and allowed them to play in the grass and sun after being checked by veterinarians on Friday, May 1, 2026. Â
Volunteers carry beagles to the staging site in Marshall.
Volunteers carry beagles released from Ridglan Farms at a staging facility for them to be transported south to Big Dog Ranch Rescue facilities. The first 300 dogs were removed Friday from Ridglan Farms.
A beagle released from Ridglan Farms jumps around in the grass on a farm in Marshall.
Michele Ritt, a member of the Dane County Board, greets a beagle released from Ridglan Farms at Friday's staging area in Marshall.
Beagles released from Ridglan Farms play in the grass. The dogs will be transported to animal shelters around the country to be placed into homes.
Dana Gunderson gets emotional as she holds a beagle released from Ridglan Farms.
Emily Brown has the attention of a furry trio at Friday's staging area in Marshall.
A curious beagle released from Ridglan Farms approaches the fence. The beagles are adapting well to being outside since they were freed, said Jenifer Koberstein, who owns the Marshall property where the first group of dogs was processed.
Rebecca Ryals counts beagles in cages to be driven to Florida on Friday, May 1, 2026 in Marshall, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Volunteers carry beagles released from Ridglan Farms at a staging facility for them to be transported south to Big Dog Ranch Rescue facilities. The first 300 dogs were removed Friday from Ridglan Farms.
A beagle released from Ridglan Farms jumps around in the grass on a farm in Marshall.
Michele Ritt, a member of the Dane County Board, greets a beagle released from Ridglan Farms at Friday's staging area in Marshall.
Beagles released from Ridglan Farms play in the grass. The dogs will be transported to animal shelters around the country to be placed into homes.
Dana Gunderson gets emotional as she holds a beagle released from Ridglan Farms.
Emily Brown has the attention of a furry trio at Friday's staging area in Marshall.
A fight over the treatment of beagles between animal rights activists and Ridglan Farms has led to arrests and protests.
