Recently, numerous beagles saved from Wisconsin’s Ridglan Farms are discovering what it means to be a dog for the first time. These dogs spent years in a breeding facility that provided animals for laboratory research. Now, hundreds of them are settling into new homes, experiencing grass, stairs, toys, and affection for the first time.
They right now don’t even know they’re dogs,
stated Robert Misseri, co-founder of Paws of War, during an appearance on My View with Lara Trump.
Ridglan Farms Beagles Begin Leaving Wisconsin Facility After Rescue Groups Strike Deal For Release
A pair of beagles stand next to an anti-animal experiments banner. (Photo by Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Misseri’s organization is dedicated to assisting shelter dogs in aiding U.S. military veterans struggling with the emotional impact of war. He informed Fox News that the group welcomed 10 beagles into their care following their liberation.
The dogs were among a batch transferred from the facility. State investigators uncovered alleged breaches of animal welfare regulations, leading to a rescue initiative lauded as a major win for animal welfare
by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
It was just a very rewarding opportunity for this organization to be part of that rescue,
said Misseri.
The transition to life outside the facility requires time. Encountering grass, ascending stairs, and interacting with humans are significant hurdles.
When you see them and they’re shut down, that’s how they live. They lived like that,
Misseri explained.
Fox News host Lara Trump engages with Paws of War’s Robert Misseri on My View With Lara Trump.
Fox News host Lara Trump speaks to Paws of War co-founder Robert Misseri on a segment of My View With Lara Trump. (Screengrab)
They weren’t dogs, they were products. We see them from shaking and not knowing if we’re going to hurt them. They don’t know if they’re going back to where they came from. Who knows what’s going through their minds. But one thing we do know is they’re safe.
Misseri has a dedicated team assisting the dogs’ adaptation process. Jodie Cohen, Director of Adoptions, elaborated on their methods. The team carefully matches the dogs with veterans and first responders and teaches them basic skills.
They’ve never been walked on leashes, so we have to carry them out,
Cohen stated.
She emphasized the importance of teaching them to perform tasks like potty training and maintaining clean runs to prepare them for adoption.
Once adopted, the dogs participate in free group obedience training. Adopters receive supplies worth hundreds of dollars. The program fosters lifelong friendships, stressing that it involves more than simply adopting a dog—it’s about forming relationships.
The organization’s program aims to help both animals and adopters heal from trauma and build confidence. Misseri noted that The lives are being changed on both ends of the leash, and they really are,
underscoring the remarkable progress the initiative makes.
Misseri expressed motivation, stating, It’s making tremendous, tremendous strides, and that’s why we wake up every morning knowing we can do it again.
Fox News Associate Editor Taylor Penley reports on stories like these.
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