Outraged lawmakers and animal welfare advocates have condemned the Pentagon's reported funding of painful experimental drug tests on beagles. The tests, intended to gain FDA approval for a pharmaceutical, involve force-feeding dogs large doses of the experimental drug.
Animal lovers across the nation rejoiced as a massive effort led by the Humane Society culminated in the rescue of 4,000 beagles bred for research purposes. Adam Parascandola, the vice president of the Humane Society's animal rescue team, recounted the organization's tireless efforts to find loving homes for these gentle canines.
The beagles, previously housed in Envigo RMS LLC's Cumberland facility in Virginia, endured unspeakable horrors as they were subjected to cruel experiments and breeding practices. The Humane Society's mission to liberate these animals was met with overwhelming support from across the country.
"These beagles have suffered enough," Parascandola emphasized. "They deserve to experience the love and care that they were denied for so long."
The rescued beagles are now undergoing extensive medical and behavioral evaluations to ensure their well-being. Once they are deemed healthy and ready, they will be placed with carefully selected foster families who will provide them with the compassion and nurturing environment they need to thrive.
The Humane Society's unwavering commitment to animal welfare has been instrumental in giving these deserving beagles a second chance at a happy and fulfilling life.
In a separate and equally disturbing development, the Pentagon has come under fire for reportedly funding painful experimental drug tests on beagles. The tests, according to the White Coat Waste Project (WCW), involve force-feeding dogs large doses of an experimental drug to treat Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Rep. Nancy Mace, a vocal critic of animal testing, condemned the report, stating, "Taxpayer dollars should fund innovation, not animal abuse." Mace, along with other lawmakers, previously pressured former NIAID chief Dr. Anthony Fauci to halt similar drug tests on puppies.
"These barbaric and archaic practices must be stopped," Mace declared. "We are introducing bills like the PAAW Act to keep our furry friends out of the hands of the NIH."
WCW's senior vice president, Justin Goodman, criticized the Pentagon's funding of such testing, highlighting that it is not mandatory to test human experimental drugs on dogs. He described it as a waste of taxpayers' money and an outdated practice.
Goodman revealed that WCW had discovered the contract through federal spending databases and condemned the use of taxpayer funds for such unnecessary and harmful experiments. He called for an end to wasteful animal testing and the adoption of alternative methods.
The Army's commission of the experiment, which began in 2023 and is expected to run through July 31, has raised concerns among animal welfare advocates and lawmakers. The Pentagon has not formally responded to requests for comment, while Spinogenix, the company listed as the grant recipient, has also remained silent.
The rescue of 4,000 beagles from research facilities offers a beacon of hope amidst the disturbing revelations of the Pentagon's involvement in painful drug testing on dogs. While the public celebrates the liberation of these innocent animals, the ongoing fight against unnecessary animal experimentation continues.
