Ridglan Farms beagles: HAWS adoption special to clear shelter space

In Waukesha, HAWS expects to receive about two dozen of the Ridglan Farms beagles. To clear shelter space for them, there is an adoption special.

Mother's Day at Milwaukee County Zoo; moms receive free admission

Spend a fun day with mom on Mother’s Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Sunday, May 10! All mothers will receive free admission, courtesy of Peoples State Bank.

Ridglan Farms beagles: HAWS accepting dogs freed from facility

The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County is preparing to accept more than a dozen of the beagles recently freed from Ridglan Farms.

Beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin headed to Minnesota shelters

Some of the 1,500 beagles released from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin facility that breeds dogs for animal testing, will soon arrive at Minnesota rescues as they get a second chance at life.

Ridglan Farms beagles being released, about 500 will be left behind

500 dogs are out and there's a thousand more to go. But when they're gone, an estimated 500 more will be left behind. Their fate remains uncertain.

Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide

A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.

Ridglan Farms beagles: Dogs leave Wisconsin for New York, Virginia

Dozens of beagles, released from the Ridglan Farms breeding facility in Dane County, left from Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport on Saturday.

Ridglan Farms beagles: Dogs released Friday the first of hundreds

The first van loads of beagles left Ridglan Farms on Friday, the first of at least 10 days of transporting hundreds of dogs to rescues and shelters.

Ridglan Farms beagles starting to be released
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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.

What's next for Ridglan Farm beagles?
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About 1,500 beagles are set to be rescued from Ridglan Farms, with hundreds headed to Wisconsin shelters as officials ask for foster families and donations to prepare for the influx.

Ridglan Farms beagle rescue; Wisconsin shelters prepare for dogs

About 1,500 beagles are set to be rescued from Ridglan Farms, with hundreds headed to Wisconsin shelters as officials ask for foster families and donations to prepare for the influx.

Ridglan Farms beagles: Rescue groups pay for release of 1,500 dogs

Two organizations, including a Florida-based dog rescue with ties to the Trump family, will pay Ridglan Farms for the release of 1,500 beagles.

Ridglan Farms beagles: Humane Society gets involved
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We learned how humane societies are getting involved in the release of the Ridglan Farms beagles. Amy Good spoke with FOX6's Mary Stoker Smith on Wisconsin Live Desk on Thursday, April 30. 

Ridglan Farms beagle deal; about 1,500 dogs set for 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.

Milwaukee County Zoo new rhino exhibit, celebration planned

The Milwaukee County Zoo will celebrate the opening of a new rhino care center and renovated outdoor habitat, part of the zoo's Adventure Africa area.

We Energies welcomes 1st peregrine falcon chicks of the season

The first peregrine falcon eggs of the 2026 nesting season have hatched at the We Energies Oak Creek Power Plant.

Massive sea lion named 'Chonkers' is social media sensation at Pier 39

Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.

Activists sue Ridglan Farms, Dane County sheriff over April 18 clash

Animals rights activists are suing Ridglan Farms and the Dane County Sheriff over the April 18 clash in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin.