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Ridglan Farms Is Closing. The Dogs Will Go Free.
Statement from Rise for Animals, June 15, 2026
It is exceedingly rare for a public pressure campaign to force a major breeder and research facility to close its doors. This is the power of collective action.
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Animal Research News Roundup: June 12, 2026
Rise for Animals, June 12, 2026
Here are all this week's biggest stories in animal research in one convenient place.
Investigate
First Look: The Newest Animal Research Data
Rise for Animals, June 12, 2026
We found that reported animal use appears to have declined in 2025, but increases in cat and monkey use and major reporting gaps complicate the picture.
Liberate
After Decades in Research, They Entered the Woods
Rise for Animals, June 11, 2026
These chimps were freed from a laboratory. Now they’ve reached another milestone at sanctuary: exploring a forested habitat for the very first time.
Discover
Non-Animal & Human-Relevant Research News: May 2026
Rise for Animals, June 10, 2026
Here are highlights in non-animal and human-relevant science from the month of May 2026.
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Animal Research News Roundup: June 5, 2026
Rise for Animals, June 5, 2026
Here are all this week's biggest stories in animal research in one convenient place.
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For Immediate Release
Rise for Animals, June 5, 2026
New Records and Photos Show What Happened to Ridglan-Bred Beagles Inside U.S. Lab
Investigate
Ridglan Farms: The Horrific Fates of Dogs Not Rescued
Rise for Animals, June 5, 2026
We traced beagles from Ridglan Farms into a research lab. Here’s exactly what we believe happened to them based on records and photos we obtained from UW-Madison.
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Monkey Lab Loophole: Washington’s Dangerous Double Standard
Rise for Animals, June 3, 2026
A petition before the Washington State Board of Health would require laboratories to report dangerous infectious diseases detected in captive primates.