I am much more than just number 3404693. My life began at the monstrous beagle factory (MBR, Rose, NY) on April 1, 2017. I am 100% beagle, bred specifically for animal testing. For five years, I was part of big pharma research at Charles River Labs in Worcester, Massachusetts. I don’t know exactly what they tested on me—most likely drugs for humans or medications for animals—but I was one of the lucky ones to retire.

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After my time in the lab, I was released into the wonderful vet tech program at UMass Amherst/Mt. Ida Campus. During my time there, the vet tech students treated me with so much kindness. They gave me thorough exams, cleaned my pearly whites, trimmed my nails, and even put a silly cone on me—which I definitely did not like! At the end of the semester, a dozen of my classmates and I were adopted into our forever homes.

Bruin, Unofficial Mascot For Boston Bruins Hockey Team.
Bruin's Ear Tattoo Is A Reminder To His Past. Beagle Bred For Testing labs Have Tattoos Like Product Inventory.
Bruin’s Ear Tattoo Is A Reminder To His Past.

Now, I’ve settled into a warm and loving home. My absolute favorite activities include chasing ducks, protecting my mom from Amazon drivers, patrolling the yard with my nose, basking in the sun, barking at boats and jet skis, hunting rabbits and squirrels, and visiting my cousins (both human and canine).

Envigo Rescue Beagle Waits For Amazon Driver.
Bruin Enjoys Alerting His Family About Jet Skis On The Lake.

My mom calls me a hero, but honestly, I’m just happy to be free. All I want is to be loyal to my family and get as many belly rubs as I can!

Bruin The Lab Beagle Watches His Family Fish From Their Dock.
Bruin Watches Over Family While They Fish From The Dock.

I am more than just number 3404693—I am a survivor.

Bruin Is Free To Live His Best Life.

If you’d like to see me living my best life in my retirement home, follow me on Instagram: @bruinthefreegle