US Breeder Fined $35M for Beagle Neglect
Envigo RMS LLC, a dog breeding company, has been fined a record $35 million for animal cruelty after 4,000 beagles were rescued from its Virginia facility. The company admitted to violating the Animal Welfare Act and the Clean Water Act, leading to inhumane treatment of animals and environmental contamination. The settlement includes payments to the US government and animal welfare organizations, and a five-year ban on breeding dogs.