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Animal welfare advocates and lawmakers have condemned the Pentagon’s funding of painful experimental drug testing on beagles, leading to the discovery and adoption of over 4,000 beagles previously bred for research. Rep. Nancy Mace and other members of Congress have criticized the practice and introduced legislation to prohibit such animal abuse. The Pentagon’s project, which runs through July and involves force-feeding dogs large doses of an experimental drug, has drawn widespread outrage, with experts arguing that alternative testing methods exist and that taxpayers’ money should not be spent on unnecessary and harmful experiments.

An animal technician has shared their insights on the dog breeds they find challenging and those they have a soft spot for. Some breeds, like huskies, require a lot of exercise and are not suitable for all environments, while others, like beagles, can be difficult to control. The technician also expressed concerns about certain breeds, such as pugs and Chihuahuas, due to health issues and behavioral problems. However, they have a fondness for terriers and pit bulls, appreciating their loyalty and affectionate nature.

A hilarious video has emerged of a beagle named Diesel who is utterly perplexed by the renovations to his family’s home. Diesel’s owners, Krista and Nathan, are remodeling their house, and the changes have left Diesel completely disoriented. In the video, Diesel can be seen patiently sitting outside the back door, waiting to be let in. However, the camera reveals that the back door now leads directly into the house. Diesel seems to be unable to grasp that he doesn’t need the back door to be opened, and continues to wait patiently for someone to let him in. Krista and Nathan shared the video online, and it quickly went viral, with many people commenting on how adorable and funny Diesel is. Krista explained that Diesel is usually a very intelligent dog, but the renovations seem to have completely thrown him off.