The One That Didn’t Get Away: Christy & Casey’s Former Research Beagle Story

Hosts John Ramer (Kindness Ranch), Lori Cohen (The Beagle Alliance), and Chelsey Marino (Keeper & Kin) talk with Christy Cooke, a teacher and “foster fail” adopter of Casey (formerly Fiat), a former research beagle.Christy shares how her family, intending only to foster, instantly fell in love when Casey walked out of the kennel and into her daughter’s arms. She describes Casey as unusually “normal” for a former research dog—deeply trusting, social with strangers, and bonded to her canine “big brother” Finnegan, who helps her feel safe on walks. Over time, Casey has blossomed: celebrating her first Christmas, learning to play with toys, and luxuriating in long, peaceful sleeps in bed.Christy explains how knowing Casey’s past has transformed her views on animal testing and consumer choices, and how she now actively educates her students and the public about research beagles. The hosts then broaden the conversation to legislation, systemic change, and the supports needed so former research dogs and adopters can succeed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.