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PAWS Chicago Welcomes 25 Beagles Rescued From Controversial Wisconsin Research Breeder
Celene Mielcarek, PAWS Chicago chief program officer, explained what's next for the dogs as they begin their new lives.
May 4, 2026
A better life is in sight for dozens of dogs.
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PAWS Chicago welcomed 25 beagles from a massive rescue operation on Saturday.
Last week, more than a thousand dogs were rescued from Ridglan Farms in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, after weeks of protests over their treatment of the dogs. Ridglan Farms agreed to sell 1,500 of the facility's roughly 2,000 beagles, which were then transferred to rescue organizations across the country, including PAWS Chicago.
