A pack of dogs put their best paws forward when they were finally unleashed from a lifetime of animal testing.
Five beagles were bred and raised in a laboratory in Houston, Texas, and were supposed to be euthanized once the research was complete. But thanks to Manitoba-based advocacy group “The Beagle Alliance,” the pups will get a second chance at life.
“They are harmed. They’re confined,” said executive director Lori Cohen. “And of course, beagles are the most-used breed of dog because they’re docile, and they’re sweet and they’re a manageable size, so more can fit in a space, saving time and space.”
Cohen said nearly 11,000 dogs are used for testing in Canada every year. In the United States, Cohen said 60,000 dogs are used annually.
“We have experience with dogs. We also believe that dogs are the way to change the animal testing world, and really are the …