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‘From lab to love’: Former research beagles play in Kelowna after rescue

The Beagle Alliance rescued 10 pups that were being used as laboratory test subjects
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Rescued beagles meeting their new foster families in Kelowna after being rescued from laboratory testing. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Ten sweet pups have made their first steps towards a life outside of a laboratory, thanks to the Beagle Alliance.

“These dogs have never felt the sun on their snouts or the grass under their paws. It’s a special moment to see their first few steps”, says Lori Cohen, executive director of The Beagle Alliance, an organization that works to help dogs that were used as animal test subjects in laboratories.

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Jacqueline Gelineau

About the Author: Jacqueline Gelineau

I'm a reporter in the beginning stages of my career. I joined the team at Capital News in November 2021...
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