Beagles held in testing laboratory for 12 years to be rehomed in UK

All of the animals have dermatitis and suffer from bad dental hygiene while three of them have had surgery for ligament rupture.

Pam Ghatoray with some of the dogs rescued by Beagle Freedom Project UK (John Nguyen/PA)

Seven dogs kept in captivity in a European testing laboratory for 12 years will soon be freed and rehomed in the UK.

Rescued beagles Jonesy, Davey, Ringo, Elton, Freddie, Olivia and Birdie, some of which were born at the testing site, will finally be released following work by the Beagle Freedom Project UK (BFP UK).