Conservatives Join Animal-Rights Activists in High-Profile Beagle Rescue at Wisconsin Farm

In April, about 1,000 activists gathered at Ridglan Farms in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, aiming to free more than 2,000 beagles held at the breeding and research site. The farm, slated to surrender its breeding license after a state probe uncovered felony abuse, had fortified its perimeter with trenches and security personnel ready to use tear gas and rubber bullets. Participants ranged from anti-capitalist vegans to dog-loving conservatives, many drawn by Hsiung’s emphasis on non-violence.

The confrontation resulted in injuries, including a poet who lost several teeth, and several arrests, though exact numbers were not disclosed. Conservative podcaster Tomi Lahren and Lara Trump publicly praised the effort, and behind-the-scenes negotiations led to the dogs’ release on confidential terms. The episode highlights a growing right-wing engagement with animal-welfare issues, contrasting with limited attention from left-leaning media.