⚠️ Note: This episode contains discussion of animal testing which may not be suitable for younger listeners.

This week, we’re joined by Animal Rising activists Rose Patterson and Nathan McGovern, who share the story behind the rescue of beagle puppies from MBR Acres in December 2022, and the court cases that followed.

It’s a powerful and emotional conversation about what they witnessed, why they took action, and what happened when they were put on trial.

Plus, Sean’s Good Morning Britain appearance doesn’t quite go to plan, Juniper has an unfortunate run-in with nettles, and Jack samples something he probably shouldn’t…

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00:00 Welcome to the show
00:30 Listener warning: sensitive content

01:00 Seann on Good Morning Britain
02:05 Richard Madeley pulls a Madeley
06:10 Juniper vs nettles
10:00 Mildred, Wylda and dog behaviour
12:40 Dolly’s health update
15:10 Dog Easter treats and Jack taste test
18:30 Introducing Rose and Nathan
20:00 What is Animal Rising
21:15 Discovering the beagle testing industry
22:00 What the dogs are used for
23:50 Government response and animal testing
25:50 The night of the rescue mission
29:00 First moments with the beagles
30:00 Being caught and losing the beagle they named Love
33:30 Police interaction and arrest
36:00 The trial and verdicts
40:30 The future of animal testing
44:30 Global movement and US rescue plans with Rose's husband Wayne Hsiung
45:30 We meet Rose's dog Ollie
47:00 Post-interview reflections

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