A beagle breeding and research-related facility in Wisconsin, known for drawing animal welfare protests, is closing. Multiple outlets report that the operator is shutting down Ridglan Farms and arranging for the remaining dogs to be transferred to Big Dog Ranch Rescue, a Florida-based rescue group. Florida rescue founder Lauree Simmons is quoted as saying the closure will end breeding and testing activities, stating that no dogs will remain at the Wisconsin facility. The coverage describes the shutdown as the result of the facility’s closure and the transition of its animals to the rescue organization rather than continued operations. The reports also characterize the facility as having been a focal point for protest efforts related to animal use. While the specific timing and logistical details are not fully consistent across summaries provided, all sources describe the same core outcome: the Wisconsin operation ends, and hundreds of beagles are expected to be taken into care by the Florida rescue group.