Our Vision: No Dog Born into a Laboratory Cage

We are part of a massive grassroots movement dedicated to ending the commercial breeding of dogs for laboratory testing in the United States. Our primary focus is Marshall BioResources (MBR) in North Rose, NY which is the largest commercial breeder of lab dogs in the world. We are not just fighting to stop "one bad facility"; we are fighting to remove the input that laboratory dog studies depend on, forcing the industry to reorganize around modern alternative research methods that do not require torturing animals.

Why We Are Fighting

The "Marshall Beagle" is a proprietary pedigree bred specifically for use in pharmaceutical and pesticide trials. The industry exploits the very traits that make beagles wonderful companions i.e. their gentle temperament and trusting nature. Technicians prefer them because "they won't fight back" and can even be trained to "give a paw" for blood draws. 

Behind MBR’s "walls of secrecy," an estimated 23,000 beagles live and die without a voice. The reality of their lives includes:

  • Forced inhalation or ingestion of toxic chemicals and pesticides.
  • Invasive procedures such as severing spinal roots, removing vocal cords without anesthesia, and implanting electrodes.
  • Traumatic confinement where many dogs never touch grass or feel the sun until they are rescued.

Science Without Suffering

The argument that animal testing is necessary for human safety is increasingly obsolete. Data shows that 95% of drugs tested on dogs fail to predict human responses in clinical trials. We are advocating for a transition to "Human-Relevant Research" methods, such as organ-on-a-chip technology, computational toxicology, and in-vitro testing.

Success Breeds Success: MBR is Next

We are following a proven blueprint for victory. The two other largest commercial dog breeders in the U.S. have already fallen:

  1. Envigo (2022): Shuttered by the Department of Justice after an investigation into animal welfare violations, resulting in 4,000 beagles freed.
  2. Ridglan Farms (2026): Following a 10-year campaign of direct action and legal pressure, this facility is closing permanently and releasing its remaining 2,000 beagles to rescue.

Marshall BioResources is the third closure. The coalition is broad, and the political momentum is settled. As Congressman Nick Langworthy stated, “Not a single red cent of federal tax dollars should go to research that inflicts pain on these innocent animals”.

Frequently asked questions

Is animal testing still legally required?

While some regulatory standards still involve animal data, the FDA Modernization Act 2.0 removed the requirement for animal testing in drug development, opening the door for alternative methods like computer-based and cell-based models.

Why focus on a local facility?

MBR operates as a "fortress" in rural New York, relying on the fact that many local residents "have no idea" what happens behind its walls. By shattering this secrecy through vigils, marches, and outreach, we make the suffering impossible for legislators and the public to ignore.

What happens to the dogs if MBR closes?

A massive rescue infrastructure is already trained and ready. In 2022, a network of 120 rescue groups successfully placed 4,000 beagles in just six weeks. We again saw a number of sanctuaries who took the beagles from Ridglan Farms and eventually adopted into households. Althoguh we do not have a fixed number of sanctuaries committed to the campaign at the moment, we have the templated infrastructure ready when the time comes to do the same for every animal trapped in North Rose.

How can I help if I can't attend a protest?

You can sign the petition to free the dogs, contact your representatives to demand an end to federal funding for dog breeding, or donate to support the logistics of the March to Abolish Animal Testing. Every share on social media weakens the grip of the animal testing industry.