Our most asked question is “Why are beagles used in animal testing?” Beagles are the number one breed of choice for testing because of their friendly and docile nature. The same characteristics that make them incredible companions and family members...

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are why they are exploited by the animal testing industry. “They won’t fight back,” said the technician at the laboratory. “They let us do anything we want to them, that’s why we like beagles.” Bixby was one of our first rescues.

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On his freedom ride, he kept giving his paw and we thought it was so cute! Soon the lab called and said, “It’s because he was taught to give his paw for blood.” Sadly, Bixby will do this paw routine for the rest of his life.

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But at least now that he’s living in freedom, he is only met with the loving touch of a human hand in return. It’s BFP's mission to fight for those still languishing in laboratories and to end animal testing.

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Help us to save more beagles like Bixby and END animal testing once and for all by clicking the Donate button on our Facebook or Instagram, or donate at http://Love.BFP.ORG/WhyBeagles .

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