EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 58 MIN
Hello Dolly! The Ridglan Rescue Beagle Who Changed My Life
from Food Heals · host Allison Melody
Today’s episode is a full-circle moment. After months of covering the fight to save the beagles from Ridglan Farms, Allison is sharing the behind-the-scenes story of what happened in Wisconsin, what it was like to be tear-gassed during the attempted rescue, how the media narrative unfolded, and why this mission has become one of the most meaningful animal rights stories she has ever been part of. And now, the story has become even more personal. Allison has officially adopted one of the Ridglan rescue beagles. Meet Dolly. Dolly spent her entire life in a cage. She was used as a breeding dog. She did not have a name, only a number. She had never known the simple joys that every dog deserves, like walking on a leash, playing in the grass, feeling safe in a home, or being loved as someone’s family. Now, Dolly is home with Allison and big sister Lily, learning how to be a dog one tiny brave step at a time. In this episode, Allison shares what Dolly’s first days have been like, how Lily is helping teach her, the sweet story behind her name, and why watching these rescued beagles discover freedom is both heartbreaking and deeply healing. Allison also shares updates on the remaining Ridglan beagles, how rescuers are continuing to put pressure on companies connected to animal testing, and what you can do right now to help. This is a story about rescue, resilience, animal liberation, and the power of people refusing to look away. In this episode: How Allison became part of the Ridglan Farms rescue mission What really happened during the attempted rescue in Wisconsin Why the media narrative around the rescue mattered The emotional news that 1,500 beagles were being released How Dolly came into Allison’s life through Beagle Freedom Project What it’s like helping a former breeding beagle adjust to home life How Dolly got her nameWhy these beagles are so resilient, forgiving, and brave How you can help the remaining dogs and future rescue missions Links mentioned in this episode: Watch Food Heals on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xUvFm2zn5ebgfsKnCBnK8 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-heals/id1031143256 Follow Allison Melody TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonmelodytv/ Follow Food Heals on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodhealsnation/ Follow Ella Magers / Sexy Fit Vegan: https://www.instagram.com/sexyfitvegan/ Beagle Freedom Project Ridglan rescue updates: https://bfp.org/ridglan/ Take action for the Ridglan beagles: https://stopridglan.netlify.app/ Save the Dogs campaign: https://savethedogs.io/ Watch UNCHAINEDTV: https://unchainedtv.com/ If this story moved you, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who loves dogs, believes in animal rescue, or needs to know what is still happening to beagles in laboratories. We will not stop speaking for the animals.
What this episode covers
Today’s episode is a full-circle moment. After months of covering the fight to save the beagles from Ridglan Farms, Allison is sharing the behind-the-scenes story of what happened in Wisconsin, what it was like to be tear-gassed during the attempted rescue, how the media narrative unfolded, and why this mission has become one of the most meaningful animal rights stories she has ever been part of. And now, the story has become even more personal. Allison has officially adopted one of the Ridglan rescue beagles. Meet Dolly. Dolly spent her entire life in a cage. She was used as a breeding dog. She did not have a name, only a number. She had never known the simple joys that every dog deserves, like walking on a leash, playing in the grass, feeling safe in a home, or being loved as someone’s family. Now, Dolly is home with Allison and big sister Lily, learning how to be a dog one tiny brave step at a time. In this episode, Allison shares what Dolly’s first days have been like, how Lily is helping teach her, the sweet story behind her name, and why watching these rescued beagles discover freedom is both heartbreaking and deeply healing. Allison also shares updates on the remaining Ridglan beagles, how rescuers are continuing to put pressure on companies connected to animal testing, and what you can do right now to help. This is a story about rescue, resilience, animal liberation, and the power of people refusing to look away. In this episode: How Allison became part of the Ridglan Farms rescue mission What really happened during the attempted rescue in Wisconsin Why the media narrative around the rescue mattered The emotional news that 1,500 beagles were being released How Dolly came into Allison’s life through Beagle Freedom Project What it’s like helping a former breeding beagle adjust to home life How Dolly got her nameWhy these beagles are so resilient, forgiving, and brave How you can help the remaining dogs and future rescue missions Links mentioned in this episode: Watch Food Heals on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xUvFm2zn5ebgfsKnCBnK8 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-heals/id1031143256 Follow Allison Melody TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonmelodytv/ Follow Food Heals on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodhealsnation/ Follow Ella Magers / Sexy Fit Vegan: https://www.instagram.com/sexyfitvegan/ Beagle Freedom Project Ridglan rescue updates: https://bfp.org/ridglan/ Take action for the Ridglan beagles: https://stopridglan.netlify.app/ Save the Dogs campaign: https://savethedogs.io/ Watch UNCHAINEDTV: https://unchainedtv.com/ If this story moved you, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who loves dogs, believes in animal rescue, or needs to know what is still happening to beagles in laboratories. We will not stop speaking for the animals.
NOW PLAYING
Hello Dolly! The Ridglan Rescue Beagle Who Changed My Life
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Jun 3, 2026 ·44m
Jun 2, 2026 ·34m
May 28, 2026 ·60m