“In facility inspections that began in July 2021, after Envigo acquired the site, federal officials have documented what they described as a lengthy history of mistreatment and endangerment to the beagles at the site, where the dogs often lived with a buildup of inches of feces and food waste, court documents show.” On one paw, this is the story of dogs that were kept in an abusive environment before either dying or being sold for research. On the other paw, it’s a story about a rescue and the availability of a whole lotta beagles (I’ve already got two…). NYT (Gift Article): 4,000 Beagles Are Being Rescued From a Virginia Facility. Now They Need New Homes. (… even though my neighbors probably think I have 4,000…)