NYC SECOND CHANCE RESCUE LOOKING FOR FOSTER AND FOREVER HOMES FOR RESCUED BEAGLES

 

Jennifer Brooks NYCSCR President

NYC Second Chance Rescue announced a hopeful update on the rescued beagles transferred from Ridglan Farms, the Wisconsin breeding and research facility at the center of a massive national rescue effort.

The beagles were first brought to NYC Second Chance Rescue’s Long Island City Adoption Center, where fellow rescue organizations stepped in to help place some of the dogs. NYC Second Chance Rescue is currently working to secure foster and forever homes for the 26 beagles still remaining in its care at the adoption center.

Five of the rescued beagles also traveled with their rescuer, Holly Rilinger, to East Hampton, New York, where ARF Hamptons stepped forward to offer additional support and care. Holly was among the original rescuers who traveled to Ridglan Farms during the initial rescue efforts and returned two weeks later to help transport the beagles to safety with NYCSCR teammate Anges Reichert and Elizabeth Liguori. 

The dogs arrived yesterday at ARF Hamptons, where veterinary teams began providing medical care, evaluations and of course cuddles. ARF Hamptons is generously donating veterinary services for the rescued dogs, including full medical exams, vaccinations, and spay and neuter procedures as part of the dogs’ next step toward recovery and eventual adoption into loving homes.

Dr. Marin, “Working together to care for these beagles has been an incredibly meaningful experience for all of us. With the support, medical care, and resources now available to them, I am confident these dogs have a bright future ahead and will truly thrive.” ARF Hamptons Veterinarian Dr. Jeanne Marin.

The rescue effort marks a significant milestone for dogs who are beginning to experience compassion, safety, and human kindness for the very first time.

“Every one of these dogs deserves the opportunity to heal and experience life outside of a breeding and research facility,” said Jennifer Brooks, Founder and President of NYC Second Chance Rescue. “We are incredibly grateful to the veterinary teams, rescue partners, fosters, and supporters making this lifesaving work possible.”

Animal rights attorney Susan Chana Lask, who has been actively involved in advocating for the Ridglan beagles and raising awareness surrounding the case, recently visited the dogs at NYC Second Chance Rescue’s Adoption Center to see firsthand the progress they have made since leaving the facility.

“I am grateful that NYC Second Chance Rescue let me meet the beagles, to hold them, and to witness that they are now in loving homes and surrounded by compassion after a life of cruelty,” said Susan Chana Lask.

NYC Second Chance Rescue continues to work alongside national rescue organizations and veterinary partners to provide ongoing care and support for the rescued beagles as they transition toward rehabilitation and permanent homes.

The organization is currently seeking fosters, adopters, and donations to help support the dogs’ continued medical treatment and care.

About NYC Second Chance Rescue:

NYC Second Chance Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2009, dedicated to saving the most vulnerable animals from overcrowded municipal shelters. To date, the organization has rescued more than 16,000 dogs and cats, the majority of whom were facing euthanasia.

Focused on large-breed dogs and critically ill cats and dogs, NYC Second Chance Rescue provides lifesaving medical care, rehabilitation, and placement through a robust foster network and its Adoption Center in Long Island City.

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About ARF Hamptons:

Since 1974, ARF Hamptons has provided care and sanctuary for homeless cats and dogs until loving homes can be found. ARF is a leading animal rescue and adoption center on Long Island. In addition to its rescue and adoption program, ARF operates a pet food pantry, free spay/neuter clinics for feral cats, and year-round dog training and socialization classes.

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