ARME/BFP is by far the most supportive and organized rescue organization I have ever fostered for. The level of compassion and support both emotionally and financially is amazing. I have fostered for many organizations and I have never felt so supported and I live 4 hours away from them! I cannot give them enough thanks for everything they have done for me and my foster doggies, one of which I have adopted:) love them so much!
I have owned 3 beagles, one beagle mix, and a basset hound. Only one is now living so this is in memory of Cleo, Bailey, Buddy and Boomer. I want to make sure no dogs are mistreated and I know beagles are so easy to exploit because the are so sweet and docile. They are very lovable doggies!
Beagle Freedom Project is a groundbreaking organization. There is no other like it in the world. BFP saves hundreds of lives per year from animal testing, neglect, and abuse. The staff has been kind and compassionate, and it is clear how much they care for the animals. We love BFP!
I love what they do as far as rescues but they are horrible about their contractual obligations. I have been informed that they are coming to take possession of the two beagles due to not spaying the female and not paying the adoption fee.
Their contract states that I can only use approved BFP vets, yet they have failed to send me a list of approved vets. We agreed on a price for me two adopt two dogs for 1000. So when they sent over the agreement for 1200, I requested it to be changed and never received a response.
So now they are forcing me to surrender the dogs tomorrow for failure to comply and saying that I have ignored their communication. Yet they have my phone number and email. They did not leave a voicemail so I can contact them nor did they email me until 5/26 announcing they were taking the dogs from me.
Keep in mind these dogs have never been around humans so we have been doing a lot of work with them.
I assumed since I had to get her spayed, that they would reduce the adoption cost or pay for it. Asked that question several times with no answer.
They can say all they want about how much they care about the dogs but it's all about the money and making the new Rescue Manager look good to corporate.
BFP is disingenuous when it comes to campaigns and doesn't tell the whole truth. They didn't shut down a testing facility in OK, it was sold to them because it was losing money and they didn't want to stay in business. They don't have the staff to maintain that place. This is one of a handful of times they've been deceptive to raise money. Furthermore, they typically only allow their animals to be adopted by upper middle class to wealthy white adopters.
Beagle Freedom Project (BFP) is one of the most amazing organizations I’ve ever worked with! I have both adopted and fostered from them. Cat, Emily, and Sam have been nothing but kind and supportive. The beagle I adopted had only been 1 month out of the lab and has been healthy and adjusted well. The foster I had was not as healthy and had multiple medical appointments that came with costs. He also took more time to emotionally adjust. BFP were accessible to communicate with 24/7 via call and email. They pay for all appointments and will even schedule them for you. They make the process super easy. The Facebook group is amazing and so helpful and supportive. All, I mean every single cost, was covered by BFP for my foster. They have a mandatory two week foster period too before adopting.
It’s important to understand that these animals have not been around people, have been neglected, and have never been in homes before. Some take longer adjusting than others. Some are one way at the lab and completely different when in a home-for good and bad! I compare it to a Soldier coming home from deployment/war-not everyone adjusts the same. BFP provides very specific instructions to follow to help them adapt and you just have to be patient. The reward of seeing them blossom and knowing you truly helped save a life is worth it!
It honestly makes me sad to have to write this review because I have donated a lot to this organization over the years, and think their motives may be good, but I don't want anyone else to go through what I am going through.
A few months ago, I adopted from them and my experience has been a nightmare. The woman I was dealing with quit and the new woman who took over as Rescue Manager, Emily, has been very difficult to deal with. It seems in an organization like this one would be kind, compassionate, empathetic - and she has exhibited none of these qualities. I wanted to adopt one puppy but was told two sisters were bonded and should be adopted together, so I agreed. To say it has been challenging has been an understatement. Whether it is littermate syndrome, the fact that they are two females, or the fact that everyone, including the vet, think there is Jack Russell in them, they have violent fights. I have been bitten numerous times trying to break it up to prevent serious injury to them. I have paid $2000 for a trainer to no avail. They have to be supervised constantly and otherwise kept completely separate (they also have separation anxiety from one another, well, one more than the other). I called BFP for advice because everything I have read said it will only get worse and that they should be separated, which I consider to be a last resort. Emily showed no compassion, kindness or empathy and only reprimanded me.
I then posted on a FB group for BFP adopters and fosters asking for advice. All were super kind and compassionate, though most agreed they need to be separated. But one DMed me and gave me good a suggestion, which I have tried. It has helped a bit and I have at least a little bit of hope now. But not only did Emily take the post down, I was removed from the group and blocked from finding the group. They were the most help I have had in 4 months!
On top of this, adoption fees are supposed to cover all vaccinations, a FPS collar (or airtag collar), microchipping, a martingale collar, and spaying. They covered one vaccination and only one dog came microchipped. I had to pay for everything else and they (Emily) will not even respond to my emails requesting reimbursement. All I get is reprimand saying they need to be spayed at 6 months per the contract. My vet says new protocol is 8-9 months but am willing to do 6 months if BFP will pay for it and will reimburse me for what should have been included in my adoption fees.
They did schedule spaying, but without checking my schedule and I can't do it that day, and they still haven't responded to my emails about reimbursement, nor have given any advice regarding the fight to kill that they exhibit. Apparently 2 females, regardless of species or siblings, should not be adopted together. I was completely unaware, but they should have been. Siblings make the fighting more likely. Whether or not there is jack Russell in them, they LOOK like it and behave like Jack Russells (climbing, digging, jumping - far more than beagles-which I had for 14 years and got as a puppy).
The bottom line is, be careful when adopting. They get your money, and hold you to your contract, but are no help after and don't hold up THEIR end of the contract.
I first heard of Beagle Freedom Project on YouTube where I learned of the horrors of animal testing on beagles and how BFP had freed 4,000 beagles from a facility in Virginia. The videos prompted me to volunteer and that was how I personally got to know the truly kind and amazing team at BFP and what important work they do.
I have witnessed first-hand BFP’s tireless hard work and dedication to their mission of liberating beagles, as well as other animals, from barbaric and inhumane conditions at testing facilities. I have participated in a few of their informative and educational events and have seen how they disseminate important facts and awareness to the general public. Helpless animals need a strong advocate and that is Beagle Freedom Project!
In February I had the honor of being a part of a release event where more than 20 beagles were ceremoniously freed from their imprisonment. I was able to see the genuine love and care of the extended BFP family and I was moved at the devotion and commitment to their incredibly important cause. A few months later, in full circle, I would foster and then adopt one of the survivors from that event. The foster / adoption process by BFP was very thorough and detailed to ensure that I was a proper candidate for their rescue survivor.
Beagle Freedom Project is an incredible organization that goes above and beyond, helping animals in need and educating the global community.
Beagle Freedom Project is amazing! The project rescues animals from testing and SAVES LIVES! They encourage people to shop cruelty free in order to end testing! I have been volunteering for them recently and all the staff are super helpful and only have the best of intentions when it comes to these rescues! They are truly heros in my book. ❤️
The Beagle Freedom Project is a charity close to my heart. They rescue various animals, not just Beagles or dogs but all types of animals who have been subjected to horrific animal testing procedures. The staff is kind, dedicated and caring. Their compassion and love of animals knows no limit. I have volunteered with them for a while now and have seen their kindness in action. I have met several of the rescued animals that have been saved from terrible situations. This is an organization that cares. Besides rescuing lab animals, they advocate for laws that would protect animals from lab testing. I am proud of BFP and its wonderful staff and am grateful the has rescued so many animals.
I’ve been volunteering with Beagle Freedom Project for over a year. The women who run this organization are so kind and caring and go above and beyond to make the animal rescues feel safe. Every time an animal finds its forever home, it makes my heart sing!
An incredible rescue organization with an inspiring mission. The staff and volunteers work tirelessly to free all kinds of animals from a life of testing and find them forever homes. Everyone involved is extremely dedicated to the mission and easy to communicate with and work for.
BFP is truly a remarkable organization. While I've volunteered and worked with many different rescues over my years, BFP is by far the most impactful, and fulfilling experience I've had yet. They are an organized, compassionate, and dedicated group that work towards not only saving animals, but also putting infrastructure into place to help animals in the long run. They inspire me in every interaction I have with them, and I am constantly awed by their tenacity and impact.
It was great working with this dedicated team! They are a very thorough and kind staff that always put our furry friends first! I can’t say enough!
BFP is an extraordinary organization that stands out in the world of animal rescue and advocacy. Their unwavering dedication to the welfare and well-being of animals is nothing short of remarkable, and they consistently go above and beyond to ensure that every animal under their care receives the best possible outcome.
Fostering and adoption can have a long wait, but that is only because they follow their core mission which is to DO WHAT IS BEST FOR THE ANIMALS, not to placate people and their entitlement for a dog.
I had no clue about animal cruelty until I ran into BFP seven years ago.
I am truly grateful for the eye-opening information; it changed my life.
The cruelty cutter app created by BFP has made it very easy for me to shop with peace-of-mind knowing that I am not contributing to the cruelty.
This organization is simply the best for saving animals from testing laboratories and other torturous situations.
Incredible mission, incredible team, and quality care for the rescued survivors. They put the animals first no matter what, and are very selective about their fosters and adopters to ensure the best possible home for their animals. It is so important to spread the word about animal testing-- BFP is educating through events, classroom seminars, and social media.
I wish I had positive things to say about this nonprofit, but unfortunately, I cannot. Yes, they do rescue beagles and other animals from laboratories and other awful situations. However, they are not transparent with donors about where their dollars are going, the president, Shannon, uses nonprofit funds for personal usage, and her, along with management, have a history of treating employees very poorly (read Glassdoor reviews for more information). I would highly advise people to donate to other animal welfare nonprofits that are ethical not only with the animals they're rescuing, but also with their employees and supporters as well.
TLDR: We will never be donating to this organization again.
My wife and I were strong supporters of Beagle Freedom Project for many years and have donated many thousands of dollars since 2012. However, starting in 2020, I began having reservations about their leadership culminating in the following letter I sent their president, Shannon Keith in January of 2023. I received zero response, and have since received confirmation that the stated concerns are completely justified. We will not be donating to Beagle Freedom Project ever again. If you share similar concerns, ask yourself if this is the kind of organization you want to support:
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Hello, Shannon, and other board members,
I don't have the email addresses of the board (which appears to include Valerie Kelly, Lily Blavin, Zoli Teglas, Jeremy Benard, Shannon Warner, Jane Stern, and possibly others), so I request that this message be forwarded to them.
As you may know, my wife and I have been donors to BFP for a number of years. We have enthusiastically supported BFP's stated mission. However, we've not donated within the past year for a number of reasons. I wanted to share those reasons with you.
Note, I do not expect a response. Nor will any response to this email affect our decision about whether to donate or not, or how much if we do. My rationale for sending this message is in hopes of prompting sincere introspection of the organization to identify areas which can be improved, and take whatever actions are needed to do so.
Here are my concerns:
First - When I previously shared a concern with Charity Navigator's scoring, I included several screenshots identifying several areas which could yield improvement through updates to the website or filings. Although CN's score for BFP has increased from 79 to 84 (2 to 3 stars), It appears none of these seem to have been implemented....which makes me concerned about the commitment to governance and transparency at BFP.
Items related to transparency like:
1. Board of Directors listed on website
2. Key staff listed on website
3. Audited financial statements on website
In the area of governance:
1. Identification of independent voting members of the board and that they number more than five.
2. From CN's webpage on BFP: The charity's audited financials were prepared by an independent accountant, but it did not have an audit oversight committee. In this case, we deduct 7 points from the charity's Accountability and Transparency score
Second - When the pandemic hit, there was a call to action to ask for foster or adoptive homes for beagles being housed in labs that were shutting down. I immediately filled out an application (3/17/2020). Having been laid off due to COVID, and planning to just transition directly into retirement, we had the time and resources to spend with a beagle coming from a lab. Combine that with the fact that we were already beagle owners would seemingly make us excellent candidates.
Yet, aside from the auto-response from completing the application, we received no response whatsoever. That lack of response made me wonder if the call for fosters and adoptive homes was intended to garner donations rather than to find foster / adoptive homes.
Third (and most concerning) - With those two prior concerns in the back of my mind, and this past year's (2022) Giving Tuesday coming around, I decided to do some additional research on BFP and ran across this page on glassdoor.com of employee reviews of BFP:
https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Beagle-Freedom-Project-Reviews-E2907234.htm
While there are some positive reviews (the veracity of which is questioned in other reviews), a consistent theme is present among those sharing a critical view:
1. Toxic / hostile / micro-managing work environment, particularly by the founder of the organization. Multiple recommendations for replacement of the founder are made.
2. A board which is not independent. It is stated that they are personal relations of the founder.
3. High turnover due to the prior two factors.
From my perspective as a donor, these are serious concerns. And, given these concerns, I find myself in a quandary about whether to continue our history of donations or apply our financial resources elsewhere. As I mentioned at the top, I am not requesting a response, nor will any response affect our donation decision process.
Critical feedback such as I am sharing can be difficult to receive without feeling attacked or becoming defensive. It's my hope that those kinds of (completely natural) human reactions can be set aside, and that deep introspection, learning, and subsequent improvement will result for the organization. If that improvement comes as a blow to one or more of our egos, so be it because...
...the mission of BFP is a great one. The animals need us all to step up and be the best we can be in order to help them. We're fighting entrenched industries and cultural norms that say it's OK to do whatever we want with these beings with whom we share the planet. It's not right. You know it, know it, and many others do as well. Yet, it will take the efforts of dedicated people (such as those working at BFP) to bring about a lasting change.
Thank you for your time, consideration, and the work you do.
I am going to start off with me & my girlfriend were really excited to help foster & if a good fit possibly adopt a dog from beagle freedom. We went through their entire vetting process with no problems at all & they were about to approve us to be able to foster one of their beagles that they had coming in from a testing facilities until the end of the virtual walk-through of our home. She had asked if we had any questions or concerns.
I just had one question, we had already had plans in place to get lab puppy from an amazing small family from Texas. It was asked the reasonings for the puppy, I am a hunter in witch I will be training my puppy in hunting but just wanted to know if their would be any concerns with the puppy & the beagle.
At that point is where everything changed. She had stopped being so receptive to us just for the simple fact that I would rather hunt & grow my own food than buy from a store as much as possible. Now, I can go on for hours about the conflict between the rights & wrong of what it is I do.
The end point is that although from the misleading information, I am a avid animal lover & I have donated well over 10k to animal conservation in my life so far & will be donating 10’s of thousands more I imagine with in my life time. But we were turned away for that & only that reason. My girlfriend was devastated…
We were told that they would call the next day to let us know if we were approved or not. My GF waited almost all day for the call in which that didn’t come. Till the very end of they day my GF had to call them in which they said because I hunt they are denying us. They said, most of them were all vegan & highly disapprove.
A bit hypocritical if you ask me since they like to rave about the royal family adopting a dog from them. It is very well known how much the royal family is big time into hunting. But they didn’t have a problem with that. I guess we just aren’t famous enough for it to be acceptable to them.
No matter what you believe in… what’s more inhumane, me hunting for my own food rather than buy meat that was from an animal kept in a cage? Or not allowing one of their beagles that have known nothing but a cage their entire life, have an amazing home with a loving family for the rest of their life just because people from beagle freedom don’t agree with certain things I do that have nothing to do with rescuing a dog?
After being turned away we had found another amazing facility that rescues beagles from testing facilities & other sorts of animals big to small. It is on a ranch in Wyoming. You can’t foster animals, only adopt. But the experience is way better, they welcome you in to come work on the ranch with the animals in order to not only get to know the animals but to see what it is they do there.
If you would like to check them out they are; Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary
In Hartville, WY
Website: https://kindnessranch.org/
Best of luck & I hope this was helpful for you.
This non-profit is so passionate about rescuing and homing animal testing survivors. They really care.
Great mission! Great people! They truly care about saving lives and ending unnecessary animal testing.
Beagle Freedom Project is on a mission to make this world a better place for animals. My experience with them was immensely positive and I found and still find them to be supportive and deeply caring about my new life with one of their wonderful dogs. They don't adopt one out and disappear. They hang in the whole way through and sincerely care about the healing of the dogs and the education of the adopter. When the Envigo dogs were recently freed, they knew that thousands would end up in homes with people who adopted from agencies that would not educate them on the challenges of adopting a lab animal. They put a call to action for anyone to reach out to them and they would guide and support them for no charge. They care. This is just one act of many. Their president, Shannon Keith, is a true warrior. So much so, she became a lawyer for the purpose of being able to influence and change laws as a voice for animals. That's heroic and truly an inspiration. I am proud to be affiliated with this organization as an adopter and now a friend. They are an extraordinary group of human beings and my pup Otis and I are forever grateful to them for saving his life. We love Beagle Freedom Project!
The real deal. Beagle Freedom Project is an organization with a can do attitude. They tackle some of the toughest abuse against animals and speak for the voiceless.
They rescue around the world and have educated consumers and government officials in advocating for the end of animal testing. So many animals are living their best lives as a result, and this couldn’t have been possible without the dedication of Beagle Freedom Project.
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I can't say enough good things about Beagle Freedom Project. I have seen firsthand abused dogs transformed into loving and thriving wee beasties, and I now believe there is a path to an animal-free testing world thanks to the tireless work of the staff and volunteers. The organization also provides a practical tool for the consumer to find cruelty-free products, called Cruelty-Cutter... a lifesaver... literally!
I’ve adopted three dogs in the last ten years from BFP. They took care of their medical needs prior to adoption and were very vigilant about their application process and completing a virtual home check.
Their mission of saving dogs from laboratories and educating adopters about very real issues the lab dogs may have, has been extraordinarily helpful and inspirational.
I have also volunteered for BFP so I know the behind the scenes activity that takes place. Everyone is extremely dedicated to the mission and are available day and night to save dogs. The BFP employees are not only hard working, but extremely compassionate.
Beagle Freedom project changed my life 13 years ago the minute I learned about the world’s dirty little secret - ANIMAL TESTING! I have 2 dogs who they rescued from testing and the dig meat trade in China. They will always be my charity of choice.
Our 3 and a half year old beagle, Alby, means the absolutely world to us. Beagles hold a special place in our hearts, so when we found BFP, it made us want to do more. We use the Cruelty Cutter app and have eliminated so many companies that test on precious animals. BFP is absolutely amazing and we love following them on Instagram and seeing all of the amazing things they do. In addition to donating to BFP, you can make them your charity of choice on Amazon Smile. It ensures that a portion of your purchase goes to BFP. Beagles make the best family dogs and are just the sweetest. What an amazing organization!
I recently started fostering for BFP. I am amazed at how well organized the organization is and how compassionate the members are for the animals and each other. The amount of support available is incredible! What these poor animals have gone through is horrendous!!! I'm so thankful for the BFP community who is always there to answer questions and offer solutions to the issues I've encountered with my fosters. I'm even more grateful for what they do for these animals.
My life is forever changed because of BFP. After fostering with a local rescue organization, I jumped at the chance to foster for BFP because I genuinely believed in the mission. I currently have 2 BFP babies and will foster/adopt through BFP when the time is right again. The community of like-minded individuals is unlike any I have encountered elsewhere. I tell anyone and everyone who will listen about BFP and Cruelty Cutter.
Most incredible organization! Always providing care for animals in need and changing so many lives. Also so happy to have found Cruelty Cutter a few years ago to help make sure I am using products that haven’t been tested on animals.
I have two shelter dogs and they are the loves of my lives. What the Beagle Freedom Project does is nothing short of heroic. They not only advocate and save the lives of imprisoned and abused animals, but they bring awareness of these conditions to light. They are such a worthy organization to donate to and I fully support their mission.
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#morethanjustasale. For every sale I make in my career, I will be making a donation to Beagle Freedom Project or any charity helping animals for the rest of my career in sales to help rid the world of animal experimentation and exploitation. That is why I'm posting this here as it relates back to my career. I wanted to share this heartfelt personal story of why as I promised Manny I would tell his story to all those that would listen. I was even able to get Beagle Freedom Project some free ad impressions on the WeatherBug app and a card in our Community Section within the WeatherBug app too.
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Those of you that know me on a more personal level know that my family and I are passionate animal rights advocates and dog parents. On September 4th, we adopted Manny, a 12 y/o beagle who spent 12 years in animal experimentation in upstate NY and got his release as a result of the efforts of the international non profit Beagle Freedom Project. There are over 70,000 dogs in animal research facilities ranging from pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, household goods, and medical research. Manny was in an orthopedic testing facility never having a toy or learning how to play or a cushy bed for TWELVE YEARS. He was branded as a puppy with a tattooed number on his inner ear which is what he was known as for those 12 horrific years. He had a heart murmur and was given a year to live so we took him in to give him the love he deserved for the remainder of his life. This past week, we became devastated as a large mass formed unexpectedly and took over Manny's body causing an excruciating amount of pain and inability to enjoy life. We made the decision to put an end to his misery and remained at his side on December 22nd trying to comfort him as he took his last breaths as he gazed into our eyes that were filled with tears. We hope our soft voices calmed his fears.
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There was a ton of tears from us as we were with him through the end. I have never had to say this, but he has passed over the rainbow bridge. The mass on his belly had caused so much visual bruising we saw from his shaved stomach. He was getting fluids but not urinating. He was visibly shaking and in a lot of pain despite the medication and comfort.
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Thank you to Beagle Freedom Project and Barbara who was his original foster making him strong from April until September 4 when he became a Sklar. He was born on March 10, 2004 and passed on December 22, 2016. But his true life began with Barbara earlier this year and we were lucky enough to have him as our son since September and gave him almost 4 months of hugs, kisses, and lots of love. Our first fur baby Maya accepted him and even tried to get him to play from time to time. Our human baby Juliette called him "Meece," and would always kiss him good night and even loved to dance with him. He got to experience off leash hours in Central Park, hike up Croton Gorge to a beautiful view, eat turkey (and we r vegan), lots of table food, come to thanksgiving, walk around the neighborhood. He became so strong over the time we had him walking up 12 steps on our staircase multiple times. We had to buy multiple area rugs so hr wouldn't slip on the floor, got him 2 different beds, built him a ramp to get down the steps. We told his story around town and social media and to kids in the neighborhood. He would always want to say hi to people, especially kids.
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He added so much love in our lives and we are devastated but know he is now pain free and with his real mom and dad and doggie brothers and sisters in doggie heaven. For every sale I make for the rest of my career and portion of all commission/bonus checks will be donated in his memory to Beagle Freedom Project. He was loved dearly through the end and we will be telling his story for the rest of our lives through generations and we will always have him in our minds, hearts, and soul. We love you Manny Sklar. Run free pup, run free...
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I first learned about Beagle Freedom Project (BFP) in 2016 when I saw them featured on the American Humane Hero Dog Awards® I knew right away this was a nonprofit I HAD to support. My husband and I applied to adopt and a few months later we were notified there was a 4 year old beagle available for adoption who had been rescued by BFP from a laboratory in the northeast. We adopted our beautiful beagle baby Asher in 2017 and it is truly one of the best decisions we've ever made. He is an amazing, soulful, wise and loving beagle. Before Asher was adopted he spent 6 months in foster care where BFP spent about $6,000 on top-notch, emergency vet. care and surgery for him. When he was released from the lab he had a horrible issue with his anus and needed surgery. Thankfully, due to that wonderful care by BFP, this painful condition is now just another painful part of his past. He spends his days surrounded by love, freedom, treats, cuddles and reassurance that he is "safe, free and nobody will ever hurt him again." BFP is now part of our family and we have just let them know we are open to fostering a lab. beagle as well. Our passion for this organization is steadfast - when it comes to rescuing, rehabbing and advocating for animals there is no group that does it better. It is an honor and privilege to be part of the BFP family.
EVERYONE INVOLVED WITH BEAGLE FREEDOM PROJECT IS A STELLAR HUMAN BEING! They care SO much! I. was on a waiting list for 2.5 years to adopt a BFP dog -and they found me a perfect match -a sweet, zen like 5 year old beagle who had never known affection until they saved him from a horrible LAB .Now he loves everyone - dogs, cats adults and children. I NAMED HIM "Malibu" aka Boo Boo - and he has stolen my heart. I have always had rescued dogs - but this organization is my favorite! Thank you BFP for all you do to save animals from terrible suffering and death.
Thanks to the efforts of BFP, amazing dogs like our Daizy Mae get to experience what it is like to just be a dog for the rest of their lives. They get to feel sunshine on their faces, snuggle with a caring human, play with toys, and many other things they were deprived of while locked in cages. BFP saves their lives and gives people like me the chance to love on a testing survivor. They educate, advocate and save. I could never thank them enough for the opportunity they gave us to save lil Daizy Mae who spent 4 years in a cage being over bred and then having her puppies sold for more testing.
I am an adoptive mom to a beautiful rescued dog, thanks to Beagle Freedom Project. Thanks to their professional work, tireless passion to save and educate, and amazing staff and volunteers, my dog will never have to live a life of cruelty or abuse again. Because they rescue many different types of animals, not just dogs, they are truly one of the most compassionate organizations deserving of recognition.
I can't say enough about what a great organization this is. They do amazing work. Our family has been a part of this through donations, fostering, adopting and whatever we can do to help contribute to their mission. Thank you so much for everything you do!
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Rescue + Freedom Project is an amazing organization with great people running it. My husband and I have been involved for years. They have changed not only the lives of the animals but also those that have adopted, fostered, or just volunteered for them. They’ve taught us to be deeper and more compassionate with everyone we encounter. I can’t thank them enough for giving these “forgotten” animals a voice and teaching us in the process. We love you, Rescue + Freedom Project!
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I adore this charity. I was a supporter for a couple of years before becoming more involved. We adopted two animal testing survivors in 2014. Now the staff and other adopter/foster families are like members of our family. After Harvey hit Houston they even sent a team to help local rescues. Rescue + Freedom Proect went above and beyond. I personally saw them administering first aid, cleaning cages and walking dogs, along with the mission of searching for distressed animals after the devastation in my hometown. And if that weren’t enough they have spread their mission worldwide. I love Rescue + Freedom Project!
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SCAM! Make up lies to get your money! Do not donate! Donate to your local shelter.
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RFP/BFP/ARME is a scam. 8/22/18 they made a Facebook post about a beagle found on the side of the road claiming he was used as a "backyard experiment" due to his "mutilated genitalia and horrific scarring." They also claimed his tail was "broken in half by bare hands." Within approximately 24 hours, they gained $23 thousand dollars in donation. However, several hundred people posted that the claimed "mutilation" is actually a genetic defect called canine hypospadias (which is a developmental anomaly where the urethra opens ventral and caudal to its normal anatomic location). Since, the rescue has deleted every single post addressing: 1) the genetic defect 2) the broken tail 3) vet name, vet records, vet bill/estimate, vet address, or any other vet information and 4) anything questioning about their story or asking for proof before donating money. All those that posted the above are consequently blocked. The rescue then posted thanking "vets and vet techs" for diagnosing "from a single photo on Facebook" which is both unethical and enabling fraudulence. However, several other vets and vet techs who also commented about the dog having a genetic defect were also deleted and blocked, so they are selectively using comments to enable their story for donations.
Evidence of the rescue deleting and blocking both correct information and sincere questions are posted and can be searched for on Facebook. One particular situation occurred with someone calling and being left on the phone for twenty minutes (thinking they had hung up). Background laughing can be heard throughout the video. In another, a user had posted asking how they can donate directly to the vet, and the rescue sent them a private message simply stating "You don't." and then blocked them.
Their financial history is suspect as well. In 2016, the rescue made $2.5 million dollars in revenue with less than a million dollars in expenses (with half a million going toward "salaries, other compensation, employee benefits"). This information is publicly available in their IRS "Form 990" for the fiscal year ending June 2017. There is also a public report that can be searched about the founder/director of the rescue for an incident of withholding donated money from another non-profit after doing a conjunct event.
The overall story of this one dog evidences that the rescue is fully prepared and willing to falsify the history of a dog they know nothing about for the sake of thousands of dollars to cover. We know this is fake because: 1) As stated by the rescue, the dog was found on the side of the road so there is no evidence of its history. 2) You cannot diagnose how a tail is broken, by hand or otherwise. 3) Reluctance and active removal of those asking for vet proof (what is there to hide?). 4) There is plenty of information about canine hypospadias. The dog has none of the claimed scarring, and the separation of testes and placement of the urethra is clearly not due to backyard surgery. 5) Half a million dollars set for employee salaries is extremely suspicious for a claimed non-profit organization (for only one fiscal year since being founded 14 years ago).
Overall, this one story and their financial history makes it clear that this "non-profit rescue" has no qualms taking advantage of the public for the sake of money. This is a rescue that is only interested in exploiting an animal's condition to raise money for their claimed purpose of ending animal exploitation.
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DO NOT GO NEAR THEM. Fraudsters. Scamming people calling congenital defecrs abuse and making up stories to get more money, then deleting anything people say ro indicats otherwise.
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Asking for donations and lieing is a horrible thing to do. Buddy was not mutilated by a human. What caused his issue was a birth defect. Do not give money to such a place that has no problems lieing to you just to make quick cash.
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This non profit is profiting from sensationalising a dog born with a genetic defect.
They are getting huge amounts of money on Facebook by saying he was mutilated and tortured when it is a condition called hypospadias. They delete every comment from qualified veterinary professionals ( hundreds) who are nicely stating it is a birth defect.
They have turned off Facebook reviews so no one can see the many reviews reporting this.
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Posts pictures of dogs with birth defects then claims they are from abuse and solicits huge donations. Deletes all comments that they are a from a not- uncommon birth defect and the dog while unusual is just fine as he is. Makes 2.5M in donations that goes to fund large salaries and not the dogs - uses less than a quarter of its income helping dogs. There are many reputable animal rescues out there, unfortunately this is not one of them :(
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This "rescue" Is lying about a well documented birth defect on a dog just so they can rake in money from gullible people
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Literal trash, they’re currently trying to pass an obvious genetic defect as a soppy abuse story for money, and deleting all comments educating that the dog was indeed born like that. I don’t know what kind of sick person can steal from innocent people like that
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Calling a genetic mutation mutilation makes one wonder what else this rescue lies about
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They have lied about a dog being abused and experimented on in someone’s back yard to create a sob story to bring in donations to pay their salaries/increase their bank account.
Worse, they continue to lie to generate donations after numerous informed people correctly point out it is a genetic abnormality. Instead of correcting their statements, this group deletes those accurate comments that state the truth of the matter just so they can continue to fraudulently raise money off their false sob story.
I have lost all respect for this organization.
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This charity is lying to it's donors. Most recently is a beagle with a genetic disorder that they are claiming an abuser did disfiguring things to the dog. I agree the dog needs vet care but they are lying saying the dog was purposely injured instead of the truth that he was born that way. If they lie here what else did they lie about to get your money!!
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This "rescue" is scamming people by making up sob stories for dogs. They've raised $16k and counting by lying about a beagle being the victim of "experimentation" when he really just has hypospadias, a congenital defect.
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This organization needs to be investigated. They are posting false stories about dogs they have listed needed medical care. For example stating a dog they FOUND. They said the dog was experimented on having a bad surgery done to it and it's tail broken by "bare hands". The dog clearly has a genetic defect it was BORN with and no way to tell how the tail broke.
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I found Rescue + Freedom Project in 2012 (as Beagle Freedom Project) when I was considering adopting a Beagle. While watching the video of a former laboratory beagle taking his first steps onto the grass, I quickly decided that this is a charity that I wanted to support. It was within those first few minutes that I made my first donation.
I was immediately taken in by the dedication and perseverance of the staff. I had always known about animal testing - at least in the back of my mind. It wasn’t until I read about the mission of this organization that realized how prevalent animal testing continues to be. I began the switch to cruelty free products which became much easier with the Cruelty Cutter app. The first walk around the house scanning products was eye opening. Most of the major brands that I had been using continue to use animal testing.
I have also supported the related charity ARME. Now that ARME and Beagle Freedom Project have merged into Rescue + Freedom Project, I can make my donations to one place and the money can be used how it is needed. I shop through Amazon Smile and a percentage of my purchases goes to support Rescue + Freedom Project (as ARME.) How great is that!
For several years we had been hoping to be involved in a rescue. Our wish finally came true and we are now the proud adoptive parents of a beautiful 4 year old girl, Molly. She is sweet & loving and every day is a joy with her. I must thank R+FP for the work that they do. I cannot imagine what would have happened to our little sweetheart without them.
The staff members are expert at helping new families through the fostering & adoption process. We received amazing support all along the way and we are now part of a new family of Adopters & Fosters.
The animals rescued from lives in laboratory cages, have provided a painful & frightening service to companies that the public supports. We owe it to them to support R+FP and rescue as many of them as possible so that they can become the treasured family pets that they were meant to be.
Beagle Freedom Project (now RFP) has been great! We are in love with our energetic old man, Edison (Eddie), whom we adopted from RFP at 9 years old. They were fabulous with pairing us with the right dog to fit our family, and were very open and clear about communicating the rescue to us every step of the way. He loves his two beagle sisters, one of whom is also a rescue. I am delighted with the way that RFP handled the entire process, from pairing us with Edison to fostering him to adopting him! He is part of our forever family, and we have RFP to thank for their excellent service. Truly above and beyond.
I have included pictures of Eddie’s sisters who love him!!!
Awesome Charity - adopted my beagle Snoopy from them in April 2016 and it literally changed my life. Snoopy has since passed on and I have adopted from them again. These dogs have so much to teach us and thanks to this organization they get the opportunity to not only live out their lives as beloved companion animals but they also educate innumerable people and open so many eyes throughout their lifetime. I truly love Rescue + Freedom Project and all of the people that dedicate their lives to their cause.
Our family has followed Beagle Freedom Project (now Rescue and Freedom Project) since they began. We have always had beagles, rescued from various places. We finally filled out an application to adopt a couple years ago and now have 2 beagles rescued through R+FP. Harley and Finn have shown us what so much love can overcome, they inspire our family to do better and be better. They have a lot of trauma from their pasts but are working so hard to move past that. They are both just total love bugs.
R+FP has helped us question what we do with our family. Going to cruelty free products and learning to be aware of what is going on in this country and all over the world to animals in labs.
We love all the work R+FP is doing, from legislation, to cruelty free awareness, rescuing and education. I could go on and on about this amazing organization!
I became acquainted with the Rescue & Freedom Project in early 2018. The more I learned about this organization the more I became inspired to help. The volunteers care deeply for the animals they rescue and the resources they share to educate others regarding cruelty free choices was very impressive. My partner and I applied to adopt a beagle and we were thoroughly vetted to ensure we were the right candidates for a precious rescue animals in need. Now we have a beautiful boy named Tucker who has become a central part of our family. He has become a fantastic ambassador for the Rescue & Freedom Project by being invited to The RI State House to help endorse the vote on the Beagle Freedom Bill and he has been the subject of several rescue stories for on-line news publications. We are grateful to all the folks at the Rescue & Freedom Project for all that they do and for giving us the opportunity to assist in this important endeavor.
I recently went through the foster/adoption process with the Rescue & Freedom Project (aka Beagle Freedom Project or ARME) and I cannot say enough good things about this organization. 2 ½ weeks into my foster period – my poor girl suffered a medical emergency that had potentially life threatening consequences. I called the RFP office and was provided with immediate support. We ended up at the ER VET and there was absolutely no hesitation on doing what needed to be done to save this poor little dog.
The Adoption Staff is beyond fantastic – every person at RFP that I have spoken with has a clear priority and that is to do whatever is necessary to save all the animals that they can.
Beagles are the sweetest, gentlest dogs and what happens to them inside these facilities is the worst kind of horror. The very idea that we “have” to do research on animals for household cleaning products, cosmetics and lawn care products is reprehensible. I no longer purchase or support the manufacturers of any products tested on animals and I will be forever grateful to RFP for showing people the truth and stepping up to help when so many others look away.
I first heard of Beagle Freedom Project (now called Rescue Freedom Project) when they rescued the 40 beagles from Spain and the story broke on the news. As an animal lover and having had beagles for more than twenty-five years, I was profoundly touched and immediately began to follow and support them. Support grew to volunteering and educating myself on the horrors of animal testing. I’ve had the privilege to foster for them and witness just how much they care and truly love their rescues – ensuring each dog goes out the door with a GPS tag and following up periodically with the foster parent to ensure their pets are thriving. They are incredibly careful and meticulous when placing a pet in a new home.
In addition to the incredible lives they save (and second chances they give to animals who have known nothing but suffering in cages while being submitted to unimaginable testing), what makes Beagle Freedom Project unique is that they also have a legislative arm. As of now, six states have passed the Beagle Freedom Bill, requiring that laboratories turn over the animals that are healthy once they are done with their testing. They also direct their members as to how they can contact their legal representatives to support legislation affecting the welfare of animals.
Beagle Freedom Project has inspired me to make life-changing choices: I now only purchase cruelty-free make-up and as many cruelty-free cleaning products as I can find. It is one thing to read about the horrors of animal testing, but once you’ve met a brave little blind laboratory survivor or seen their ears, tattooed with a serial number, or just looked at the pain and fear in their eyes, it changes you forever. There is no excuse in the 21st century to test on animals and I am forever determined fight until this cruelty stops. I am extremely proud to support and be a member of Beagle Freedom Project.
Ana M. de la Noval
I started volunteering for Rescue + Freedom Project (formally Beagle Freedom Project) since 2014! This organization from the very beginning has always been dedicated to the animals. I was moved by everyone that I met while volunteering, each person was passionate about their jobs and the mission. After volunteering for quite some time, I was able to meet some of the rescue survivors from animal testing as they stepped on grass for the first time. That moment was so moving that I decided that I wanted to help this cause in any way possible! I have since fostered two kittens and receive the best support from the staff. My input as a foster truly matters when it comes to the animals well being and they make the fostering experience truly one of a kind! If you are able to foster with R+FP do not hesitate! It is the most rewarding experience!
We adopted from R+FP a couple years ago now and we couldn't be happier! Megan our adoption counselor was fantastic through the whole process! The adoption process was straight forward and we have had continued contact with R+FP though email, and the adopters FB group. It was been a great way to share information and questions with R+FP and other adopter and just brag about about our fur baby! :) I love this organization!
We love what is now Rescue and Freedom organization. This amazing group that rescues animals from being tortured at laboratories across the world is who we adopted our two Beagles from. Their mission to end testing on animals is inspiring. The staff and volunteers work tirelessly to help animals!
My husband and I first became aware of Rescue + Freedom Project in about 2011. We had a greyhound at the time, but my husband and I agreed, the next time we were looking to add to our family, we would contact what was then known as Beagle Freedom Project. Our greyhound passed away in 2012, and when we felt we were ready, we contacted BFP.
While we were waiting to adopt a BFP-rescued dog, we adopted a dog a friend had rescued from an abusive living situation.
Fast forward to 2015. After waiting several months our patience was rewarded! In June we got to pick up Yori, who had been flown in from Korea. He and Scrappy, our other dog got along great, like they were brothers. Although only about 1/3 Yori's size, Scrappy acted as a mentor to Yori, and showed him how to be a dog's dog.
In 2016, Scrappy passed, so it was time to get Yori a companion so he could "pay it forward," and show another lab-rescued dog how to be a dog. We let BFP know, and, before long, we got the call asking if we were ready to take a rescue from China. Of course, we said yes, and added Sato to our family.
I can't express enough good about Rescue + Freedom Project. I truly respect Shannon Keith's vision and refusal to give up or say no when any kind of animal needs help The staff's tireless efforts and infinite patience make them a joy to work with. I know this is tough work, but everyone at R+FP has always been exemplary. Staff members even kept in touch with us while we were waiting to adopt.
I appreciate the professionalism of the staff and their attention to detail for the animals and those who step up to adopt, as well as to foster. This is just a wonderful organization!
We adopted our little blind beagle, Mini, from the ARME/BFP (now RFP), after losing our beloved dog Rogue, to cancer. BFP were so kind and professional and matched us up with the perfect dog to join our family. It's so true what they say - we "rescue" the animals but it's really them rescuing us.
We have also fostered two dogs with this organization - a truly rewarding and wonderful experience. Every step of the way, whether adopting or fostering, everyone who is part of this organization has shown great care, compassion and focus on the animals' needs and well-being.
I'm honored to be a small part of the very good work they do on a daily basis and am proud to be associated with the organization.
This amazing organization is now named Rescue+Freedom Project (RFP). I have fostered three rabbits and two Beagles through them. They rescue any and all animals from laboratory testing facilities all over the world.
RFP also educates the public on which products are still being tested on animals and which are not. An app "Cruelty Cutter" is a great tool to find these products.
What RFP does for laboratory animals is literally life changing for all involved.
Rescue + Freedom Project (formerly Beagle Freedom Project) is an outstanding org. I adopted my cat Bowie and two bunnies that were all rescued from animal testing from them.
First found this organization on FB as Beagle Freedom Project, now Rescue & Freedom Project, Beagles one my favorite breeds, I was curious about them and learning what they had to say. Of course to my horror, I learned my favorite breed is the most experimented on, coming from I science background, I began to question for myself the needs for experimentation and why we still doing it in this antiquated way. Face it we have people living in space, I believe the technology is there to end this practice. Having now having fostered a pig and adopting two dogs, I know we have to move forward with this mission, which I believe will be much more beneficial and accurate for human studies. In the meantime I'm committed to seeing every animal get a chance for however long to know a family and
I have been fostering for ARME for about 2 years now. What they are doing for the animals is so important. Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable about what the animals need and want. I 100% support this organization!!
I have adopted rescues from other organizations and have never received the type of dedication and commitment that the ARME and RFP (Rescue Freedom Project fka Beagle Freedom Project). I am amazed what this animal rescue group does by saving all types of animals from the streets to labs all across the world with their network of compassionate employees to all the volunteers! From the employees to the volunteers or the vast network of foster families they are a dedicated group that take a personal interest in your fostered/adopted animal from the very first moment to the last. The RFP becomes an extended family that you can only dream about.
Currently I am a 3x Foster-Failure and if I had a larger place I probably would have more.
Dusty - RFP (11/2011 to 5/2018)
Dazz - RFP (10/2011 to _____)
Milo - ARME (4/2016 to _____)
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I have been fostering for RFP for two years now, and have been a foster failure twice of RFP kittens. This rescue is the most professional rescue I have ever worked with. They are passionate and dedicated people, but also possess great customer service skills which is so refreshing. They trust me as a foster and take my input into account when it comes to things like veterinarians and adoptions. The welfare of their rescued furbabies is always most important. They are also very successful at fundraising which alleviates so much pressure from their fosters and adoption efforts. They are able to find the best home for each animal. Plus, the Cruelty Cutter app is so great!
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Brody has been a gift to my home. This sweet, frightened young Terri-poo came to join our family thanks to the loving care of the ARME Rescue and Foster Project.
This organization came to complete a home inspection; making sure the conditions were optimal for this scared, 4 year old pup. We checked out and the adoption moved forward.
The work ARME does transcends placing animals; they walk the walk, in living a cruelty free live and advocate for animals world wide.
thanks you for the work you do,
Lisa and Brody
I've been volunteering with Beagle Freedom Project for over a year now. I also adopted my sweet Charlotte from them. The work the organization does to bring awareness to animal testing and attempt to eliminate unnecessary euthanasia is extraordinary. Keep up the great work BFP!
We adopted our Derric from The Beagle Freedom Project. Can't thank them enough for all the great work they do.
I've been volunteering with ARME/BFP since 2011. This organization keeps growing and finding new ways to improve the lives of animals. Their passion is contagious and their commitment is unwavering. I'm honored to donate my time and my money to this life changing organization.
I adopted my beloved beagle, Charlie from the BFP. Without going into detail about how horrendous it is that beagles are used in laboratorys in the first place, I just want to highlight what a wonderful organization the BFP is. The process to adopt was so easy and seamless because of how professional and organized they are. They are in it for the long haul with these precious pets. Not only do they do a great job screening potential adopters, they are there to support these families after the ink has dried. These dogs deserve loving homes and BFP sees to that. They are so worth it!
This is an amazing animal rescue group. They go above and beyond to rescue animals. I followed and supported them for over 5 years. in the last year i have had the opportunity to adopt two of their lab rescues. It changed my life. And it certainly changed those two rescues lives. Hands down the best rescue group i have ever had the pleasure of working with.
I adopted my bunny from ARME. They were easy to contact and responded promptly to specific questions I had; my experience with out shelters was that I would ask specific questions about the personality of pets I was considering and they would send me a generic response and I would have to call sometimes a couple times to follow up. After I was chosen as his new human, at my request they kept him for me an additional two weeks so I could have time to get everything he needed. They dropped him off and made sure he had everything he needs at his new home. And best of all they ask for updates on our new life together and have even helped me when he was sick.
For over a year now, I have advocated on behalf of the Beagle Freedom Project! I was even able to meet the Vice President of BFP Kevin at the Springfield, Illinois lobbying event for the Beagle Freedom Bill and he was so passionate about saving these animals which was awesome to see. I love this organization and hope to adopt a rescued laboratory dog in the future :) thanks BFP for all that you do!!!
I have fostered twice for Beagle Freedom Project. It was the most amazing experience, the most rewarding experience ever. The president Shannon Keith is the most caring amazing woman and Kevin, Cate, Monique, Megan are awesome too. My first foster Ella was adopted by my good friend and lives up the street. My second foster Teddy, a 14 year old beagle, well I adopted him. I so thankful they rescue these animals out of laboratories. They deserve to have a good life after what they have been thru. I hope I see the day when they no longer experiment on animals. Here is a picture of Teddy and Ella.
I have 2 rescues from ARME and Beagle Freedom Project. They are an amazing organization that is dedicated to saving animals from lives that many other rescue organizations may not have the ability or compassion to take on. All of the employees take a personal interest in each family that adopts a rescue and they are there for us every step of the way. It's not a rescue organization that once you adopt the animal you are on your own. You become part of an ever growing family and support system.
ARME and BFP has changed the lives in my home forever In a positive way. The people that work for this non profit are outstanding and go above and beyond anyone's expectations. We currently have two dogs and two kittens that we have adopted through these nonprofits. They know no boundaries as they rescue any animal worldwide. We have a dog named "Elvis" that was rescued by BFP from a laboratory testing facility and he is our sweet, sweet boy. We have our other dog "Omid" that was rescued by ARME all the way from Iran. I mean come on Iran!!!What? Like I said they rescue locally and from around the globe. He is so full of life. Our most recent adoption was two kittens from ARME Mickey and Mallory and they are cuteness overload. The people that work for these nonprofits are not just people you deal with once and never hear from again. They become family. They are there for you when you need them and that's a rare thing. They have truly created something special and everyone should know about them.
An amazing hard working organization . I help foster moms and their puppies , and adopted my dog Luigi from them . They truly want change for ALL animals and are a vegan non profit !
Such an amazing group working so hard to free animals being tested on. They do amazing work and are raising awareness that is making a difference. Hopefully we'll get to the point where they are no longer needed.
ARME is an amazing organization.
Rescuing beagles and other animals from laboratories, getting legislation passed for the animals, and educating the masses.
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ARME & BFP are top notch animal rescue organizations. They are heads above many others I have encountered over the years. They are smart, compassionate, know how to fundraise & support the animals and those fostering and adopting the animals as much as possible with information, education etc. They also are doing wonders with bringing forward public awareness in a good way that doesn't turn people off to the cause but lights a fire in them. LOVE this group of wonderful wonderful people. I have fostered and adopted dogs thru BFP and have helped with a couple of transports of recently released animals. I will spend time doing outreach as much as possible and back them when ever I can. Love them to the moon and back. I am adding a couple of photos of the Ex Laboratory Research Dogs that my family adopted after fostering. The are our loves. Emma is the Beagle she was a rescue of 2 known as The San Francisco Treats rescued in July 2014 and Copper
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Beagle Freedom Project is a top notch, well ran organization. I came upon them last year and have been following their continued growth within their Mission. I became a foster parent and subsequent adoptive parent of a recent beagle released from a northern California laboratory. Having worked in the animal veterinary field for many years earlier in my life as well as raised, trained and competed with my own beagles over the years this group has it down and is doing a great job of educating the public about their cause as well as promoting more laboratory releases to be released to them for rehabilitation and future re homing. The support that the volunteers get from BFP is extraordinary. The work at changing the laws that they are doing is also extraordinary.
I LOVE Beagle Freedom Project and am proud to be associated with them.
ARME and BFP are great organizations! They have a small group of employees that work with THOUSANDS of volunteers in an effort to save as many animals as possible from animal testing. They strive to include volunteers in all rescue efforts and really are an organization that works with people and for people who really want to make a change in the world!
ARME and BFP exist to save and change lives and they are doing an amazing job of it!
ARME/Beagle Freedom Project is an awesome non-profit rescue group that works tirelessly to advocate & rescue animals that are used for testing. From educating others about animal testing, working co-cooperatively with labs so they release healthy/adoptable animals, to helping get laws passed to ensure these ex-research animals get a chance at a real loving home life. This organization is absolutely amazing. I found them by chance when I accidentally landed on their website & was horrified that animals (including dogs & cats) are still used for testing! I thought that was a thing of the past. As much as it hurt me to learn this I stayed on their site learning all I could & was so happy watching the videos of their rescues. I sat at my computer crying when I saw the dogs go from being so fearful stepping out of their cages to running, jumping & playing! God Bless BFP & all those that help them in any way. They are very compassionate wonderful people…they are absolute angels!
BFP is a great group! I'm proud to support them. They do so much not only for the community but as the country in whole by rescuing animals and but also by teaching others about animal testing and what can be done to tell companies that it won't be tolerated, such as buying cruelty free!
ARME dba the Beagle Freedom Project is a group of wonderful people rescuing and advocating for animals used for laboratory testing. Through Beagle Freedom Project I have rescued/fostered/adopted four of the most amazing, loving and well-behaved kitties I have ever met. The people of the Beagle Freedom Project, who facilitated the adoptions, are the most amazing, animal-loving people I have ever met. Rescuing/fostering/adopting through the Beagle Freedom Project has been life-changing!
Over 40 years ago, as a young girl, my father told me how beagles were used in laboratory testing and treated horribly. We had a beagle and I could not fathom such a horrific life for these peaceful pups. Fast forward 35 years and I discover that beagles (along with many other animals) are still being torture in labs. That is when I came across Beagle Freedom Project (BFP) and the work they do to free these animals. Beagles have always been part of our family and I will continue to support and advocate for and with BFP . BFP's work will not be done until the unnecessary torturing of animals is non-existant. Until then, I will be sharing the cause and telling the story for the animals that have no voice along with BFP.
It makes me so sad that my favorite dogs are used for cruel, unnecessary research. I am so thankful that Beagle Freedom Project exists to do the important, often heart breaking, work. When I am able, BFP is my charity of choice. Thank you Beagle Freedom Project.
By far the greatest non prof ever. Saving lives all the time. i am proud to donate and volunteer and be apart of this INCREDIBLE non profit organization.
The Beagle Freedom Project is raising awareness, educating, rallying, changing legislation, rescuing and liberating animals held captive for animal testing. They are helping the world value and respect the humane treatment of voiceless animals.
Beagle Freedom Project/ARME is an amazing organization. They are different from the rest in the way they go about speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves. For me, they have changed my whole way of living. Their education about research animals has spread all over the U.S. As well as other countries. I never purchase a product before scanning with BFP's Cruelty Cutter App and always excited to share on FB and with those who are unaware of the horrors of animal testing. They not only rescue Beagles but also different breeds of dogs, cats, pigs, horses and more. They work tirelessly everyday to spread their message and to save animals from being killed after research.
They do such an amazing job, I wish so much that we had people like these wonderful people in the UK where I live. Saving beautiful animals from the horrible life they are being made to live.
No one else does what BFP does! Gets results! Spreads the word! Saves lives!
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I don't know if I can put into words the wonderful work that this organization does. Not only do they dedicate their lives to saving these animals that never had a chance, but they also bring joy to hearts and homes all over this country. They are not only rescuing these animals but trying to put Legislature in place so one day they will not need to rescue these animals. They have already got bills passed in Minnesota, and working on similar bills and several other states. They also take extreme measures to educate the public on what they can do to help put an end to this needless torture of these animals. I have never seen an organization that puts so much of their time effort and even their professional skills to save helpless lives. God bless Beagle Freedom Project.
The Beagle Freedom Project is an amazing group. Everyone within in the organization (including fosters and volunteers) are top notch. I have 2 Beagle Freedom Project dogs and will always help save more.
In short -BFP ROCKS! On each and every level within the organization. From rescuing all the different animals from research, -no animal left behind, to laws being passed, to outreach, to their supporters such as volunteers, fosters and adopters, to keeping all this organized with qualifying staff whom work day and night to make all this possible. A++ all around!
This is an incredible group dedicated to changing the way we treat animals through education and outreach! I am amazed some of the information I've learned through them, and while I often feel saddened by the cruel realities faced by these animals in captivity, I am also buoyed by the knowledge that ARME is out there fighting for them!
These guys are the best!!
I love the work they do for animals, and not just beagles. They also rescue cats from labs and I adopted one. She is fantastic.
I learned all about animal testing and shopping cruelty free from them and use their Cruelty Cutter app all the time.
I love BFP. Their tireless hard work for laboratory animals is so inspiring. They rescue these traumatized animals from their cages and give them a chance at a new life with loving families.
This is the best animal rights group out there. It is run by one of the first real animal rights attorneys, it has successfully passed laws in several states to help animals in laboratories, it effectively uses social media to spread facts that are being hid by people who are in the business of exploiting animals, and it bends over backwards to find quality homes for the animals it rescues.
I love this organization. I adopted a laboratory beagle from them and she has changed my life. I am now vegan and shop only for cruelty free products. They do amazing work and fight every day for animals in labs.
I am so glad to have found the Beagle Freedom Project; they are an amazing organization staffed by the most competent and dedicated people fighting for animal welfare. My family consists of three rescued beagles, all of them now well-adjusted and living out their lives as domesticated dogs were meant to do. The care, research, and consistent long-term work the BFP engages in is exactly what is needed to give these poor creatures at chance at a good life filled with love while at the same time shedding light on the animal testing industrial complex. The BFP is now my number one charity that I support. I cannot give a higher recommendation.
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Over a year ago, I adopted a beagle. We named her Bandit. She is now 2 years old, and is the most adorable thing and the absolute love of my life. She is curious, hilarious, and loves sniffing, snacking, and snuggling! After we got her, I began googling absolutely everything beagle-related. It was then I discovered Beagle Freedom Project. I didn't initially understand what it was, "What do these beagles need to be freed from?" I thought. It was then I did some more in-depth googling to discover the horrors of animal testing.
"Wait, they still do that? That's still legal?" I had no idea. I began to look at pictures and watch videos of the most gentle and adorable dogs being tortured. Forced to live their lives as a number, forced into confinement in a metal crate, forced with feeding tubes, only to be discarded (literally) when they were no longer of use.
After no more than 30 minutes of research on the subject I had broken down into a full on ugly cry. I was sobbing, and searching for my Bandit to hold her as close as she would possibly let me. She didn't understand what was wrong and just wagged her tail and licked me face, as she so often does. It took me an hour or so to recover from learning this traumatic information, then I went back to the beagle freedom project.
After watching a lot of their videos, and reading about all the good work they do, I was so thankful such an organization exists (and more crying ensued) Not only do they travel all over the world to rescue these animals, they are also committed to making sure these animals have a successful transition into the real world. Even beyond that, they are focused not just on dealing with the problem, but actually with changing it! They have passed legislation in some states and are working on others, that would allow former test beagles a second shot at life.
I am the opposite of a bleeding heart liberal, but BFP really hits close to home with me. I'm sure it is in no small part because I own a beagle, and I love her so much that I couldn't possibly understand how anyone would hurt such an amazing animal. I have honestly no idea how after learning what happens to these animals how anyone could support animal testing. Thank you BFP, for allowing these beagles a second chance at life and for standing up for what is right!
I learned about this on Cause for Paws and I am so glad that this organization was made. I can't stand the thought of animal torture and testing on animals. All animals deserve a home and a loving family. And this is what the Beagle Freedom Project does. I hope many people find out about this and will help out.
I never realized how many animals were used in labs. And there's no reason to do this in this day and age . It sickened me. I'm proud owner of my second beagle copper. A cat and a bunny. I am so grateful to BFP for stepping up and doing such badly needed work!!! A lot of my Christmas presents are going too be BFP gifts
i love love LOVE beagle freedom project. animal testing is a topic that always leaves me in tears, cringing over the insanity we are putting animals through- these amazing people are actually going in and undoing some damage that testing has done to these animals, they are finding them homes, and they are speaking out against the torturous methods of testing cleaning products on sweet animals. donate, even if its just a dollar, these people are doing great things and we owe these animals to free them. they spent their whole life in a cage, just so you can have medications, house hold cleaners, and make up- the least we can do is give them a few years of happiness by getting them out of labs and into homes
The Beagle Freedom project does critical work to rescue & re-home Beagles used in laboratory testing which sadly still exists in the 21st Century --unfortunately their sweet nature makes them the dog of choice for cruel lab tests which could be done more cost effectively & more accurately by computer. BFP also works to educate & raise awareness among the public which is largely unaware of the detestable practices greedy corporations use to earn their coin. Educate yourself make your money talk & shop cruelty free!
Please help the BFP -you'll never have a truer, more loving friend than a Beagle.
May God bless!
Beagle Freedom Project does amazing, compassionate, life-saving work. They are educating the American public about the role of animal testing in so many products we use on a daily basis, and asking us to consider if the pain and suffering is worth it (spoiler: it's not!). They are telling the stories of loving, trusting, shamefully-abused four-legged survivors and inspiring us to make changes in how we shop and what we expect of companies we support, so that the dogs, cats, rabbits, and more can have a chance at life outside a cage and know what it's like to have a loving family. In the U.S., it's going to take consumer demand to bring about change in how companies operate. Thank you to the Beagle Freedom Project for getting the ball rolling and opening our eyes! P.S. Louie of the Beagle Freedom Project is my favorite!! What a sweet soul...
I love my Beagle more than words can describe!
it took almost a year for him to become completely comfortable and now he acts like he owns the place !
I had no idea what these poor dogs go through and that they are a primary test subject for labs and that most of the tests are unnecessary.
Thank you for making us aware.
I have two beagles and they are my children. Beagle Freedom Project has really opened my eyes to the horrors these poor animals go through. Everyone should sign the petition and be their voice. They need us.
I adopted a beagle from a high kill shelter 4 years ago. Shiloh is the best companion I could have ever hoped for. I learned about this rescue group and learned so much about what these sweet dogs endure. Their dedication is amazing. I make sure to spread the word of their good works and the horrors of animal testing. God bless BFP!
What a cause! Who knew that these beautiful dogs are in horrible abusive labs. Yet BFP brings good news. Each of us can help to end this abuse with mindful purchases. Thank-you BFP for doing this. I will help spread the word.
Beagle Freedom Project is the BEST rescue I have ever worked with!!! Amazing people who are dedicated to fighting for the rights of all animals and teaching people how easy it is to live cruelty free lives! I am proud to say I volunteer and help spread the word and educated people about the goals, missions, an accomplishments of such a great organization!!!
The Beagle Freedom Project is THE most worthwhile cause and organization there is. They help those who absolutely cannot help themselves, sweet, defenseless, eager to please beagles. Once I learned about the horror of animal testing, and that it is STILL happening today, I knew I had to do everything I could to help BFP be successful. My family has switched to cruelty-free products, I educate everyone I can about it, and I volunteer as much as possible. Mahatma Gandhi said that "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its ANIMALS are treated." The wonderful people who are the life-blood of the Beagle Freedom Project do selfless, thankless work. If I could afford to volunteer for them full time, I would do it in a heartbeat. One day, the Beagle Freedom Project will not only be responsible for placing all tested-on animals into loving homes, but they will also single-handedly abolish animal testing altogether. Please do whatever you can to help. At the very least, shop cruelty-free and tell others about it. BFP is amazing.
This is my favorite non-profit organization working to change laws and free Beagles from the horrors of laboratory experimentation. They are making great progress in the rescue of Beagles from laboratories worldwide. Rather than destroying these gentle dogs when they are no longer useful for extremely cruel experimentation, this group is effectively changing laws that are making rescue opportunities mandatory for the Beagles. They are now giving them freedom to live the remainder of their lives in loving and caring homes. Remarkably , the Beagles are resilient and are adjusting to freedom after years of living in dark cages with no human contact other than to torture them. The ultimate goal will be to eliminate the use of Beagles in laboratories completely. I love the documentations of the rescues and seeing these dogs rescued from these torture chambers to live in freedom. An absolutely amazing group showing compassion for animals.
We adopted our wonderful ARME Beagle. She was not a a lab Beagle, but ARME rescued her from a kill shelter, she had been on the streets of LA for several years, she led a pretty tough life. Now she is in her forever home, she will be a FREEGLE forever. Thankyou ARME BFP for seeing the inner Beagle in this dog that was labeled vicious by a shelter.
BFP is a class act. They not only care desperately for the animals that they rescue, they also care for the humans and animals of the families that they impact, work to educate the public about the issues, and offer many ways for many people to do the right thing. Our family fostered a beagle last fall. That innocent soul transformed before our eyes. I learned so much about love, about my own beagles, and about the power of people to really make changes for the greater good. I am looking forward to fostering again, and, perhaps, adopting. I hope, and pray, that BFP will grow and continue working until their service is no longer needed.
This non-profit is truly amazing. It is run by a group of incredible, unique, selfless, and tireless people, all of whom are completely devoted and dedicated to the cause of raising awareness about the cruelties of laboratory animal research and rescuing as many of them as they can. They also understand the need to work with laboratory employees in order to save the dogs, cats, rabbits, mice, fish, and pigs that they have saved thus far--they do not compromise their values, yet they are able to work within the realities of a system that is broken to save the victims of that system. I also have a personal connection to them--I am the incredibly blessed adopter of one of their rescued cats! I have been Xander's mom for three and a half months now, and not a day goes by that I do not feel eternally grateful for BFP's hard work. Please consider supporting them!!
I have watched the videos of the Beagles experiencing freedom for the first time and I can't tell you the joy I feel at seeing their liberation and the heartache knowing the torture and abuse these beautiful dogs have experienced. Beagle Freedom Project opened my eyes to the disgrace/disgust of animal testing. This organization is changing the lives of these wonderful animals and also the lives of all who know what wonderful work they do. Beagle Freedom Project is freeing innocent animals and helping to change the way the world perceives animal testing. Thank you Beagle Freedom Project for all that you do!
This organization is AMAZING. They are rescuing animals that have been used for testing for the majority of their lives and giving these animals the chance to know what love is and that humans can be trusted. They give them the life that an animal deserves to have.
They are absolutely amazing! The stories of these poor babies breaks my heart. These animals deserve to know that life can be good and that they are more than something used for testing purposes. I wasn't aware until recently what they went through and were involved in. It gives me faith in humanity to see so many people coming together to save and show these precious animals the love they very much deserve.
Beagle Freedom Project has changed our lives. We have 2 beagles that BPF negotiated to have released from a testing lab. Our first beagle we adopted came all the way from Spain! I cannot imagine our lives without these 2 and BFP. Wonderful organization and amazing people to work with. Help spreading the word one animal at time to shop cruelty free and save the animals!
In September 2012 I adopted two 8 week old Beagle pups who were rescued from a laboratory by The Beagle Freedom Project where they were destined to a life of horrific testing and misery. Unbeknownst to me my life would change forever.....Beagle Freedom Project opened my eyes to the reality of animal testing. They continue to fight every day to free and give forever, happy homes to the poor animals (not only Beagles) after experimentation and to eventually stop animal testing entirely! When this day comes, and God willing it will, I will be there with them celebrating! For now I am shopping Cruelty-Free and loving the app I purchased, Cruelty-Cutter, it tells me what is and what is not Cruelty Free.....I will continue to support beagle Freedom Project, my new family in any way possible.
We are a foster for a rescue beagle, they have given us guidance, support as we foster this gentle soul. I am amazed at their professionalism, how they appropriately convince labs to not euthanize these animals when they are done with their testing and allow us foster to bring them back to the loving gentle animals that they are. The team helps trouble shoot the issues, guide us through vets, fostering, adopting and just how to be patient as these beautiful creatures get their first cuddle, or play for the first time!
Many years ago we adopted a beagle from a medical lab. We have been so in love with her that we decided we would like to rescue another beagle. Thankfully, ARME/Beagle Freedom Project now exists. The work they do is amazing. They rescue beagles, find foster homes and then forever homes. In addition, they educate the public about cruelty-free products, and work toward legislation that would require labs to release the animals for adoption rather than kill them when the research is finished. I am always moved by the videos of their rescues and so admiring of their dedication. Their multi-pronged approach makes so much sense; they can truly impact the lives of these animals in several ways.
ARME/Beagle Freedom Project is an amazing organization doing amazing things. Words cannot express the impact this organization has had on my life. This organization is made up of people who are fighting for the rights of the animals and shaping legislation. Before I stumbled upon this group I had no idea of how these beautiful animals were being misused for unnecessary testing.
I became a big fan of ARME/Beagle Freedom Project after I saw one of their rescue videos on Facebook. We lost our beautiful beagle 2 years ago and had just recently adopted a chihuahua/Italian greyhound from a shelter. I was so taken with this organization I immediately read and watched every piece of information and video I could find. I had always been an animal lover, rescuer, and advocate...even became a vet tech 20 years ago in my early 20s and I was completely ignorant of animal testing...believing, like so many, that animals were not tested on anymore or it was rats and mice. I had no idea of the enormity of it all and at once, knew I needed to become involved somehow. This organization has educated me like no other on this subject . Even providing an app to help me shop cruelty-free! And just yesterday we became the proud and honored furever family of one of the "Hollywood Hounds", Sebastian. And we are in love. The level of love the coordinators and volunteers demonstrate for these rescues is unlike any rescue or adoption organization I've ever dealt with. Their stringent requirements and home inspections for prospective adopters clearly illustrates that their only concern is for the well-being of these beautiful animals. If they feel the animal (dog, cat, rabbit) would not be totally happy in your home...even if you're the most wonderful person on the planet, then they say no. Not every person is for every animal and they clearly strive to ensure these animals end up in the best possible furever home. I am honored I was chosen by Sebastian to be his furever mom (because his foster mom is THE BEST). This organization is the best charity/rescue I have ever dealt with. And I Thank God I discovered them.
ARME/BEAGLE FREEDOM PROJECT is such an incredibly amazing, proficient and large reaching non profit organization I honestly am almost a loss for words to describe the lives of both people and animals they have touched and charged for forever in the best possible way. I personally fostered for them before I adopted one of their beagles; all beagles out of BFP come from horrific testing lives (i.e. upspeakably cruel and in constant suffering) and I know of no other such organization in this country. These little beagles whom they free are so full of love and resilence that in whatever time it may take (they are all different, of course), they become loving, loved and a family member to each person (s) who fosters or adopts. This organization has changed my life for the very best. ARME/BFP has made me much more aware of the testing needlessly conducted on this innocent animals, of products for everything from dish soap to cosmetics that are cruelty free (no animal testing), and literally made my heart bigger. I feel more love and more compassion as well as meaning in seeing what this organization selflessly does on a continual basis. ARME/BFP makes this world a better place to live in.
Words can't explain the impact ARME or Beagle Freedom Project has had on my life. I found out about this organization a few years ago when they educated me about cruel animal testing. Because of what they've done and taught me I've been able to change my lifestyle to be a more compassionate one. I've dealt with several people from this organization and they are all helpful, kind, knowledgeable, and caring. They all live for the mission that is the same one I live for now too. I recently helped foster one of the "experiments"which is one of the hardest things I've done in my life. It is not easy rehabilitating one of these beagles but it is worth it all the way. I especially appreciate how they help spread the word about the unnecessary horrors of animal testing and actually work to try and put an end to it (which other similar groups fail to do).I can honestly say their work has changed my life.
ARME/Beagle Freedom Project is an organization who's sole purpose is the well being, safety and care for all animals. The organization is multi faceted, primarily rescuing animals that are discarded from laboratory research, rehabilitating them and finding suitable and appropriate homes for each animal. However, the mission is to end animal testing and is done so through public awareness and education. They are also creating legislation that will give all laboratory research animals the opportunity to live a normal life in a loving home.
As a volunteer and adopter, I have seen first hand the growth of this organization over the last 2 years. This is not just a rescue group, this organization is a life form with a heartbeat that continues to grow through it's supporters and advocates. This is a growing army of people who are fighting for the rights of the animals, shaping legislation and saving and changing lives.
A phenomenal organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding FURever homes for animals that were abused as research subjects. While saving these innocent animals they also spend a great deal of time educating the public on how to live Cruelty Free. They are working to change the laws in this country and in Europe so that these animals can be released into freedom. Being a foster family allows us to see the immediate joy and life-changing impact on these animals.
I've been involved with ARME through Beagle Freedom Project for about a year since adopting one, and later a second beagle from them. They are an amazing organization transforming the lives of countless abused animals. Having two former laboratory rescues in my life has been inspiring and completely changed my priorities. I can't recommend them highly enough. They do so much for animals that are being used in experimentation, both via rescues and their education of the public.
Beagle Freedom Project is an incredible organization that advocates for and rescues, animals from laboratories.
They work tirelessly to change the law by introducing bills to state legislatures, spreading the word about animal testing through their BFP Kids program and the Cruelty Cutter app and also saving animals from laboratories and finding them loving, forever homes. This is a multi-faceted non-profit that is changing the world.
I got involved with ARME through their project "Beagle Freedom Project." I am a volunteer, a foster parent, and I've even adopted a couple family members from this organization. The level of involvement they provide our community is unprecedented and the passion they have for our furry (and even not so furry) friends far exceeds any other non-profit I've come into contact with.
"Life-changing" is not a term to be thrown around lightly, but even a phrase of that magnitude feels lacking when describing my experiences with ARME. In the past year I've volunteered, I've personally seen and helped scores of animals find a new life after being rescued from laboratories, hoarders, and high-kill shelters. But ARME's mission doesn't stop there, which is what makes it so special and so much more impactful than any other rescue group. ARME strikes at the core of animal neglect, abuse, and exploitation -- not just rescuing animals but also educating the public about the perils these creatures face at the hands of man. Community outreach is done via campaigns over social media, film, and print and is shockingly effective, enough so that I constantly hear of people affirming significant lifestyle changes thanks to ARME's influence.
Review from Guidestar
While ARME (aka the Beagle Freedom Project) has rescued, rehabilitated and re-homed hundreds of sweet animals over the past few years, the project that is most personal to me is the rescue of the "Spanish Forty" : forty beagles that had been liberated from a pharmaceutical testing lab in Spain.
I was blessed to be chosen as a foster mom for two of the Spanish Forty beagles. Sebastian (later named "Kipper" by his forever family) was young and strong and cocky. He didn't seem broken by the years of abuse and quickly adapted to life outside the cage. Bold and vital and loveable, I knew he would thrive as a beloved member of his new forever family.
Ebenezer, I wasn't so sure of. It was dark when I picked up the two beagles at ARME, so when I got them home and had a chance to see them in the light, at first, I was so dismayed at the sight of this sad, decrepit wreck of an animal. We were told that none of the dogs were older than seven years, but Ebenezer looked like he was on the downhill side of fourteen. Abuse and exposure to carcinogens had turned his muzzle grey and tumors bulged on his hips and jaw. Terrified of freedom, he spent most of his time under the coffee table, its confines reminding him the familiarity of his cage. Lying without moving for days or perhaps weeks, he considered it completely normal that the circulation in his hind legs would fail and that having his legs numb and paralyzed was how life was supposed to be. Every morning, I would have to put a leash on him and gently coax him out from under the coffee table, walking him gently around the backyard, working the muscles in his legs. What a joy it was when, after a few weeks, I would come home to find him walking around voluntarily, tentatively exploring my backyard.
A forever home was found for Ebenezer, but the years of chemical testing caught up with him and he developed Canine Masticatory Muscle Myositis, or something similar, and his jaw froze shut. Unable to eat or even drink, in a few weeks, Ebenezer was near death, a desiccated shadow of what he had been.
But ARME/Beagle Freedom Project wouldn’t give up on sweet Ebenezer. They took him back and nursed him back to health. Using a syringe to feed him watered down food and liquids, he recovered. The love and veterinary care provided by ARME/BFP was vital as well and within weeks, he had regained much of his lost weight and was wagging his tail with happiness whenever his saviors were near.
When Shannon at BFP asked if I could watch Ebenezer for a week while she was out of town, I was happy to oblige. Since Ebenezer was the only male among my three girl dogs, he seemed to enjoy his top dog status at my house and when he decided that he preferred to stay with me rather than go on to another family, I bowed to his superior judgment. He is now an active loving dog who lives to be patted. He cuddles with my girls and enjoys long hikes in the mountains. His legs grow stronger with every hike. On our earlier hikes, the slightest rise or rock in the path would stymie him, but now he scampers up seven foot high slopes like a mountain cat!
Ebenezer, the saddest of the Spanish Forty, now lives and loves, thanks to the efforts of the Beagle Freedom Project
Bar none the most effective animal rescue group in Southern California. ARME's services extend not only to helping individual animals but creating effective programs that strike at the roots of animal abuse. The group is headed by a nationally known attorney specializing in animal protection issues, giving it unique strengths and capabilities.
Review from Guidestar