A large rescue effort freed 1,500 dogs from a commercial breeder in Wisconsin. The beagles, which were used for animal testing, are now being sent to shelters across the region. Forty-nine of those dogs went to the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley.
Sarah Bhimani, Animal Humane Society's director of communications, said the dogs are very timid, which is uncharacteristic of their breed. She said it will take time for them to adjust and get settled.
"This was a perfect example of how we can step in and support our animal community,"…