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animal-welfare1 year ago•7 min saved

Beagle Breeder Fined Record $35M for Animal Welfare Violations

Envigo RMS LLC has agreed to pay a record $35 million fine for mistreating beagles at its Virginia breeding facility, which violated the Animal Welfare Act and the Clean Water Act. The company failed to provide adequate veterinary care and proper wastewater treatment, leading to the rescue of thousands of beagles and the facility's closure. The fine includes payments to animal welfare organizations and environmental restoration efforts. Animal rights groups are calling for further accountability and urging the industry to adopt alternatives to animal testing.

via NPR|

#animal-cruelty #animal-rescue #animal-welfare

us1 year ago•2 min saved

Beagle Breeder Fined Record $35M for Animal Neglect

Inotiv, a medical research company, has agreed to pay $35 million in fines after its subsidiaries pleaded guilty to mistreating over 4,000 beagles at a Virginia facility. The company will also be on probation for up to five years and must cease breeding dogs. The fine is the largest ever in an animal welfare case.

via The New York Times|

#animal-welfare #beagles #fines

animal-welfare-legal1 year ago•3 min saved

Beagle Breeder Fined $35M for Historic Animal Welfare Violations

The Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency have imposed a historic $35 million fine on Inotiv Inc. and its subsidiaries for severe violations of the Animal Welfare Act and Clean Water Act at a Virginia dog breeding facility. The company, which surrendered 4,000 beagles in 2022, failed to provide adequate care and exposed animals and workers to contaminated water. The fine includes criminal penalties, donations to animal welfare organizations, and costs to upgrade their operations.

via ABC News|

#animal-welfare-act #animal-welfare-legal #beagles

animal-welfare-legal1 year ago•3 min saved

Beagle Breeder Fined $35M for Animal Neglect

Envigo RMS and its parent company Inotiv have pleaded guilty to neglecting thousands of beagles bred for medical research, resulting in a record $35 million fine. The plea deal, which includes a ban on breeding or selling dogs, follows a federal investigation that revealed severe animal welfare violations at their Virginia facility. The company must also pay for environmental repairs and compliance monitoring, while individual employee prosecutions remain possible.

via The Associated Press|

#animal-cruelty #animal-welfare-legal #beagles

legalenvironment1 year ago•4 min saved

Animal Breeder Fined Record $35M for Welfare and Pollution Crimes

Envigo RMS LLC and Envigo Global Services Inc. have pleaded guilty to violating the Animal Welfare Act and Clean Water Act, respectively, resulting in a record $35 million settlement. The case involves the inhumane treatment of over 4,000 beagles and significant environmental pollution from a dog breeding facility in Virginia. The resolution includes heightened animal care standards, a compliance monitor, and substantial fines and payments to various organizations.

via Department of Justice|

#animal-welfare-act #beagles #clean-water-act

animal-welfare2 years ago•6 min saved

From Labs to Love: 4,000 Rescued Beagles Find Forever Homes

Nearly 4,000 beagles bred for research were rescued from a breeding facility in Virginia after federal officials found safety violations. Many of the dogs have since found loving homes and are thriving. Adoptive families have shared heartwarming stories of the beagles adjusting to their new lives, overcoming fears, and learning to trust. The rescue effort drew nationwide attention and even inspired public figures like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry to adopt a beagle. The success of these adoptions highlights the importance of patience, understanding, and providing a safe environment for rescued animals to heal and thrive.

via Yahoo News|

#adoption #animal-testing #animal-welfare

celebrityentertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Meghan Markle's Solo Outing at Montecito Farmer's Market Raises Eyebrows

Meghan Markle was spotted shopping at the Montecito Farmer's Market without Prince Harry, accompanied by her security detail and one of her beagles, despite the market's no-dogs policy. She went unnoticed by most locals as she browsed various stalls, sampled honey, and purchased fresh flowers. The market is located in the star-studded seaside town of Montecito, which has become popular among Hollywood stars for its privacy. This outing comes after Meghan and Harry's Netflix docuseries failed to receive any Emmy nominations, although it did receive a Hollywood Critics Award nomination.

via Daily Mail|

#beagles #celebrityentertainment #meghan-markle