Final Beagles Leave Ridglan Farms | Milwaukee News

The final 155 beagles from Ridglan Farms are leaving Wisconsin this Wednesday, closing a long legal battle over alleged animal cruelty. After a judge found credible evidence of abuse, the facility avoided criminal charges by surrendering its breeding license. Animal rescue groups like Big Dog Ranch Rescue have already taken in over 1,500 dogs, with many finding new homes since May. The farm’s owner, Richard Van Domelen, also lost his veterinary license for unprofessional conduct. The last group will depart in August after completing a research project — marking the end of beagle breeding at Ridglan Farms and a major win for animal advocates. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b5b8357c49711a21