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Beagle Rescue & The Trials: Animal Rising’s Rose Patterson and Nathan McGovern
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- Apr 13, 2026
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⚠️ 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… Become part of our Off The Lead Pack on Patreon: patreon.com/omdpod See Seann live: seannwalsh.com See Jack at the Palladium: jackdeecomedy.com Join more than 185,000 people in signing the petition to shut down MBR Acres: https://act.animalrising.org/shut_down_mbr_acres Email us: [email protected] Don't forget to SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER: http://tiny.cc/pjwu001 Follow us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomd @thecampbeagle @animal.rising 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 Gl…