National Rally for Ridglan Beagles

Following the historic mobilization at Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin, Seattle is joining the national call to "Free the 2,000." Ridglan Farms has already agreed to surrender its state breeding license by July 1, 2026, to avoid animal cruelty charges—but the dogs are still there. Without urgent intervention, these survivors could be sold to other research labs or face an uncertain future.

We are gathering in Seattle to send a clear message to our federal and local representatives: July 1 is too late. We demand an immediate, humane transition plan that places these dogs in sanctuaries and loving homes.

If this Rally becomes big enough, it will turn into a March.

### ### Why We Are Rallying

• The Findings: Wisconsin courts have already found probable cause for animal cruelty, including surgeries performed without anesthesia and chronic psychological distress from extreme confinement.
• The National Movement: While activists are on the front lines in Wisconsin, our job in Seattle is to create the political pressure necessary to ensure federal oversight of the facility’s closure.
• The Petition: We are collecting signatures to demand that Governor Tony Evers and the USDA intervene to stop any further research or sales of these beagles before the facility shuts its doors.

### ### What We Will Do

1. Petition Drive: Our primary goal is to double our local signature count. We need outgoing volunteers to engage the public and explain the urgency of the July 1st deadline.
2. Representative Outreach: We will be providing materials for attendees to call and email their representatives on-site.
3. Visual Demonstration: We will stand in solidarity with the activists who were tear-gassed and arrested during the Wisconsin "Open Rescue" attempt, ensuring their sacrifice leads to real legislative change.