Paws of War safely secured 10 dogs following their release from the New York facility. Five will remain in the organization’s care on Long Island and five will be transferred to Big Dog Ranch Rescue in South Florida. [Photo courtesy Paws of War]

For the first time, Marshall BioResources, America’s largest breeding and animal testing facility has released 10 retired breeding dogs to rescue organizations, marking a small but meaningful step forward for animal welfare. These fortunate dogs will now have bright futures filled with love, compassionate care and the opportunity to become cherished members of permanent families. 

Paws of War safely secured all 10 dogs following their release from the New York facility. Five will remain in the organization’s care on Long Island and five will be transferred to Big Dog Ranch Rescue in South Florida.

At Big Dog Ranch Rescue, the five dogs will receive comprehensive veterinary examinations, individualized care and rehabilitation as they are prepared for adoption into permanent, loving homes. The five dogs remaining with Paws of War will receive the care and support they need as they begin their new lives outside the breeding and testing facility.

[Photo courtesy Paws of War]

“We are grateful to the Marshall BioResources breeding facility for working with us to release these dogs and give them the opportunity to begin a new chapter. We hope this marks the beginning of continued cooperation and that many more dogs will have the same opportunity in the future. Our focus remains on ensuring that every dog receives the care, compassion and chance at a loving home they deserve,” said Lauree Simmons, founder and CEO of Big Dog Ranch Rescue.

The organizations hope this historic release is a sign of more positive developments to come—and that many more dogs will be given the opportunity to leave breeding and research-related facilities as the scientific community increasingly adopts New Approach Methodologies, known as NAMs. These advanced, human-relevant methods use animal-free technologies to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of drugs, chemicals and other products.

The transfer continues Big Dog Ranch Rescue’s work to secure better futures for dogs retiring from breeding and research-related facilities. In 2026, BDRR completed the rescue of 2,115 beagles from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin and negotiated the permanent closure of the facility’s dog-breeding operations. 

Founded in 2008, Big Dog Ranch Rescue is the largest cage-free, no-kill dog rescue in the United States. Since its founding, the nonprofit organization has saved more than 93,000 dogs, giving animals from a wide range of circumstances a second chance at safe, healthy and fulfilling lives.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue provides comprehensive veterinary care, rehabilitation and adoption services while conducting rescue missions, responding to natural disasters, supporting communities and advocating for stronger animal-welfare protections. Through its Veterans Service Dog Training Program, rescued dogs are trained and paired with veterans living with disabilities at no cost to the veterans. For more information, visit www.bdrr.org.

Paws of War is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping active-duty military members, veterans, first responders and their families. Its programs rescue and train service and companion animals, reunite military personnel with animals rescued overseas and provide veterinary care and other essential support to America’s heroes. 

Through its work, Paws of War helps both ends of the leash by giving rescued animals loving homes while providing veterans and first responders with companionship, emotional support and greater independence. The organization is funded entirely through public contributions. For more information, visit www.pawsofwar.org.