FOX6 Investigators

The first van loads of beagles have left Ridglan Farms. It's the beginning of at least 10 days of transports to rescues and shelters across the country.

Hundreds of Ridglan Farms beagles born into confinement and destined for science labs are getting a second chance at life. Two large non-profit animal welfare organizations announced Thursday, April 30th, that they inked a deal to purchase 1,500 beagles from the Dane County breeder. 

Two organizations, including a Florida-based dog rescue with ties to the Trump family, paid a "confidential" sum to Ridglan Farms for the release of 1,500 beagles from the breeding facility.

FOX6 Investigators have an exclusive interview with Wayne Pacelle, president of the Center for a Humane Economy.

FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn joined Wisconsin Live Desk on Thursday afternoon, April 30, to provide a detailed update on the fate of the Ridglan Farms beagles. 

FOX6 Investigators have an exclusive interview with Lauree Simmons, Executive Director of Big Dog Ranch Rescue. 

A rescue deal could move about 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms, as new reporting sheds light ahead of a major announcement and questions remain about hundreds of dogs not included.

A major announcement is coming about the Ridglan Farms beagles and President Trump's family is playing a role.

We hear the latest on the Ridglan Farms story from FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn.

Five animal rights activists faced a Dane County judge for the first time since their attempted raid on Ridglan Farms. Four are charged with felony conspiracy to commit burglary. A fifth will soon be charged. 

Activists failed in their effort to remove 2,000 beagles from a controversial Wisconsin breeding farm over the weekend. But now, they are entering the next phase of their campaign – the public relations battle. 

Hundreds of activists tried to breach the fortified perimeter of Ridglan Farms on Saturday, an attempt to remove thousands of beagles from the facility.