Dogs Leave Ridglan Farms

May 3, 2026, 22:55
USSociety

Introduction

A dog farm in Wisconsin is sending 1,500 beagles to animal rescue groups.

Main Body

Ridglan Farms had a deal with two rescue groups. The farm gave up its license to breed dogs. They did this because they broke animal health laws. Some people liked the farm for science. Other people said the farm was mean to the dogs. In March and April, people fought at the farm. The police used gas and bullets to stop them. One politician wanted the government to stop giving money to the farm. The government said the farm is just a seller. Now, the government wants to use computers instead of animals for science.

Conclusion

The dogs are leaving the farm now. People still want all the dogs to be free.

Learning

The 'Past' Secret

Look at how the story tells us things that already happened. This is the most important part of moving to A2 English.

The Pattern: Adding -ed Most words just need a little bit at the end to move from 'now' to 'before'.

  • like →\rightarrow liked
  • want →\rightarrow wanted

The Tricky Ones (Change completely) Some words are rebels. They don't follow the -ed rule. You just have to memorize them:

  • give →\rightarrow gave
  • break →\rightarrow broke
  • do →\rightarrow did

Quick Check

  • Now: The farm has a deal. →\rightarrow Past: The farm had a deal.
  • Now: The police use gas. →\rightarrow Past: The police used gas.

Vocabulary Learning

farm
a piece of land used for growing crops or raising animals
Example:She works on a small farm in the countryside.
dogs
domesticated animals often kept as pets
Example:The dogs bark loudly when the mailman arrives.
animal
a living organism that feeds on organic matter
Example:The zoo has many different animals.
rescue
to save someone from danger
Example:The firefighters rescued the cat from the burning building.
license
a permit that allows you to do something
Example:He has a license to drive a truck.
breed
to produce offspring of a particular type
Example:They breed dogs for show competitions.
laws
rules made by a government
Example:The new laws will protect the environment.
science
the study of the natural world
Example:She is studying science at university.
police
law enforcement officers
Example:The police arrived after the noise complaint.
government
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new policies.