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Beagle-terrier Mix Saber Is A Loving Boy With A Great Smile

Breed: Beagle-Jack Russell terrier mix

Sex: Neutered male

Age: 9 years

Size: 36 pounds

Saber's story: Saber is a sweet boy who lost his home through no fault of his own. He is well-mannered and easygoing. He will greet you with the most adorable smile! He is fully potty trained, sleeps in a crate at night and walks well on leash. Saber enjoys outings and rides well in the car. He gets along with other dogs and is a very affectionate boy. Saber would love a low-key owner or family looking for a companion to love.

Adoption cost: $150

Adoption procedure: Fill out Lovebugs Rescue's online application.

Originally Published: April 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM PDT

Winnipeg-based Rescue Group Helps Beagles Find Second Chance After Lab Testing

Posted April 20, 2025 6:00 pm.

Last Updated April 21, 2025 9:11 am.

A Winnipeg-based animal rescue and advocacy group is giving dogs rescued from research labs a new lease on life.

Delilah, one of five beagles recently rescued from a U.S. Testing lab, is now preparing for a new chapter. She will head to Quebec on Monday to join her new foster home.

The other four dogs are currently being fostered in Manitoba — all thanks to the efforts of The Beagle Alliance.

"There are over 16 thousand dogs used each year in Canada in testing, mostly for educational purposes, and many could go on to live amazing lives," said Lori Cohen, founder and executive director of The Beagle Alliance.

So far, the organization has only facilitated rescues in the United States, largely due to differences in legislation regarding animals used in research.

"It's not that we focus on the United States, it's that Canada is not bound by laws to release animals from testing," said Cohen. "So there's only a voluntary regulatory body in Canada that suggests that the animals are released after testing, so the facilities in Canada don't have to release to anybody."

A beagle from Winnipeg-based rescue group called The Beagle Alliance. (Eddie Huband, CityNews)

Despite the legal limitations, Cohen said her team is working to build relationships with Canadian research facilities to advocate for more post-testing releases.

"We want to work with the facilities, we have no problem keeping that confidential, we just want to find homes for those dogs," she said. "It's not about airing dirty laundry — it's simply about giving the dogs a second chance at a loving home."

Each rescue undergoes a vetting process. Dogs like Delilah spend several weeks in foster care to ensure the environment is a good fit before adoption.

Colton Wooster and Jyoti Parhar are fostering Abe, another beagle from the recent rescue mission. It's the second time they've opened their home to a dog through The Beagle Alliance. If all goes well, they hope to make Abe a permanent member of the family.

"Because of their calm and trusting demeanor, that is a reason why they're used for lab testing, it's very heartbreaking," said Parhar.

"It's true what they say about beagles — they're very loving and trusting and you can do whatever harm you want and they'll still come back to you, which is a terrible thing to think of in these testing facilities," added Wooster.

Cohen said the work wouldn't be possible without the support of the community.

"I have further hope for humanity because of the people I work with," she said. "We don't have a facility, we couldn't do this without the support of our fosters, our donors, our volunteers."

More information about The Beagle Alliance and how to get involved can be found on the organization's website.

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