"We're pleased with the group's cooperation today, and their willingness to remain peaceful, while still sending their message of concern for the dogs at Ridglan Farms. We are happy to support anyone who wants to exercise the right to protest, as long as they do so lawfully."
"No one should be assaulted for giving aid to a dog, even if damage to property is part of that rescue effort. The animals are suffering, and we must do everything we can to help them."
Around 1,000 animal welfare activists protested at Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin, attempting to rescue beagles. The protest led to clashes with police, resulting in 25 arrests. Officers used pepper spray and rubber bullets to control the crowd. The situation was calmer during a subsequent protest with 200 participants. Sheriff Kalvin Barrett praised the peaceful cooperation of the protesters. The leader of the Coalition to Save the Ridglan Dogs was among those arrested, facing felony charges. Concerns were raised about the treatment of the animals and the use of force by authorities.
Read at ABC7 Los Angeles
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