Big Dog Ranch Rescue credited with thousands of intake and rehoming efforts

Lori Simmons of Big Dog Ranch Rescue thanked federal partners for the enforcement focus and described the daily toll of caring for large inflows of animals. "What we see every day at Big Dog Ranch, what we bring in, hundreds of dogs each week, would make you cry every day," Simmons said, urging the administration to continue policy and rule changes that would help rescues and shut down abusive breeding operations.

Guests at the event, including Lara Trump, referenced a large intake from a high-profile property, with Lara saying, "2,115 beagles," and noting that rescues and rehoming efforts have been central to responding to recent enforcement actions. Rescue leaders called for more resources and clearer rules on rehoming research animals and tighter licensing standards to prevent repeat offenders.