Organizations

The advocacy ecosystem spans direct action groups, legal organizations, rescue networks, research publishers, and international protest movements. Each plays a distinct role — no single organization could do all of it.

Direct Action Everywhere (DxE)

Investigation & direct action

Ridglan 2017 investigation. Open rescue model. Right to Rescue legal strategy. Co-founded by Wayne Hsiung.

Beagle Freedom Project

Rescue & legislation

Pioneered beagle freedom laws in 17 states. Rescue and adoption programs. $2.56M revenue. 95% Charity Navigator.

PETA

Investigation & campaigns

Envigo 2021 undercover. Marshall & Liberty investigations. Charles River SEC complaint. Media pressure campaigns.

HSUS / Humane World for Animals

Rescue coordination & policy

Envigo rescue (3,776 beagles, 120+ shelters, 29 states). FDA Modernization advocacy. Kathleen Conlee leads lab animal program.

Rise for Animals

Research & data

Formerly NEAVS (est. 1895). ARLO database (47,935+ records). Marshall whistleblower series with Camp Beagle. Scott Welch inspector analysis.

Camp Beagle

Sustained protest (UK)

24/7 protest at MBR Acres since June 2021. Whistleblower pipeline. FOI victory. High Court injunction litigation.

Dane4Dogs

Local campaign & legislation

Named petitioner in Ridglan special prosecutor case. 7 municipal bans. Wisconsin Beagle Freedom Bill (SB 414/AB 436).

Alliance for Animals

Local advocacy (Wisconsin)

Madison-based since 1983. Co-petitioner with Dane4Dogs and Hsiung. UW-Madison primate campaign. State lobbying.