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Big Dog Ranch Rescue is expanding its lifesaving operations. Across California, dogs are facing an urgent crisis. California currently has one of the highest rates of shelter euthanasia in the nation, as overcrowded shelters struggle with limited space and resources. Too many healthy and adoptable dogs are at risk of losing their lives simply because there is nowhere for them to go. For dogs living on the streets, the dangers can be even greater. On the streets of Los Ange

At Big Dog Ranch Rescue, providing our dogs with the best possible care means continuing to explore new ways to support their comfort, recovery, and overall well-being. From veterinary care to rehabilitation, every part of a dog’s journey with us is centered around helping them feel their best as they prepare for a new beginning. Thanks to a generous donation from AnimaSol, we now have another tool to support that mission through red and near-infrared light therapy. What Is R

Ben was far too young to have already experienced so much pain. Found abandoned as a stray in Miami, he arrived at Big Dog Ranch Rescue suffering from severe demodex and painful skin infections caused by prolonged neglect. His skin was raw and inflamed, and his eyes were swollen shut. But even through everything he had endured, Ben’s tail was still wagging. There was still a happy, hopeful puppy underneath all that pain. At an age when his biggest c oncern should have been wh

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Animal Testing Failure Rates Over 90% of drugs that pass animal trials fail in human clinical trials. 95% of drugs shown to be safe and effective in animals fail in humans which either proves harmful or ineffective. An analysis by University of Zurich researchers examining over 100 publications found that only 5% of positive animal test outcomes result in approval. A 92% failure rate in translating from preclinical study to approved medication. The root cause is physiologica

Every year, an estimated hundreds of thousands of animals including: rabbits, mice, guinea pigs, and even dogs like beagles are used in product testing around the world. The good news? You have power every time you shop. Why It Matters Many companies don't test on animals directly, but they still fund animal testing, usually because they sell in markets that require it or because their parent companies conduct testing. Animals in testing labs can endure procedures that inclu

More than 1,600 beagles are finally getting the chance to experience what it means to simply be dogs. In one of the largest beagle rescue efforts in recent history, Big Dog Ranch Rescue, alongside the Center for a Humane Economy and numerous rescue partners, helped secure the release of beagles from Ridglan Farms. The Beginning of a Historic Rescue After months of advocacy and negotiations, an agreement was reached to secure the freedom of more than 1,600+ beagles from Ridgla

Pelican didn't arrive at our door. He arrived in traffic. In April, police had to stop cars on a Lake Worth road just to bring him to safety. It was a chaotic entrance for a dog who had clearly known nothing but chaos for a very long time. When Pelican first came into our care, the condition he was in told a story no dog should ever have to live. He was severely emaciated, his body worn down from what was obvious long-term neglect. His skin was raw and painful, covered in ope

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Season 15 Episode 03: Big Hearts for Big Dogs: Inside America’s Largest No-Kill Rescue https://www.animalzone.org/episode/season-15/ep-03 In this powerful and uplifting episode of AnimalZone, we travel to Palm Beach County, Florida, to visit Big Dog Ranch Rescue, the largest no-kill dog rescue in America. Founder Lauree Simmons gives us an inside look at this extraordinary 33-acre campus dedicated to saving the dogs most often left behind—big dogs. Episode 04: Designe

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed two new animal welfare bills into law, strengthening penalties for animal cruelty and adding new consumer protections for Floridians adopting or purchasing pets. READ MORE: https://cbs12.com/news/local/florida-news-beagle-rescue-governor-ron-desantis-to-speak-alongside-state-officials-at-big-dog-ranch-rescue-south-florida-palm-beach-county-news-loxahatchee-14444-okeechobee-boulevard-wilton-simpson-melanie-griffin-lauree-simmons-reho

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After spending their lives bred for laboratory research, 1,500 beagles are getting a second chance, with a Florida-based rescue stepping in to lead one of the largest dog relocations in U.S. history. READ MORE: https://cbs12.com/news/local/florida-rescue-leads-effort-to-give-1500-lab-beagles-a-second-chance-big-dog-ranch-rescue-south-florida-palm-beach-county-animal-testing-lab-blue-mounds-center-for-a-humane-economy-loxahatchee-puppy-mill