Beagle Breeder Hit with Record $35M Fine for Animal Cruelty
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The parent company of a Virginia facility that bred beagles for drug experiments has been fined over $35 million, the largest ever in an Animal Welfare Act case. About 4,000 beagles were rescued in 2022, and the company pleaded guilty to multiple violations, including inhumane euthanasia practices and inadequate veterinary care. The Humane Society helped facilitate the adoption of the rescued dogs.
- Beagle breeder to pay over $35 million in fines, the largest ever in Animal Welfare Act case history CNN
- Virginia beagle breeder faces a record fine for animal welfare violations NPR
- Historic $35M fine announced against company that surrendered 4,000 beagles ABC News
- Indiana company fined $35M for inhumane treatment of over 4,000 dogs IndyStar
- Breeder Ordered to Pay $35 Million for Mistreating Beagles The New York Times
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