Why Every Envigo Survivor Matters: The 4,000 Beagle Story

More Than Numbers

When 4,000 beagles were rescued from the Envigo breeding facility in 2022, the world witnessed the largest animal welfare rescue in U.S. history. But behind that staggering number were individual stories—each beagle with their own tattoo, their own trauma, and their own potential for transformation.

The Breeding Facility Reality

Envigo wasn't a research laboratory—it was a breeding warehouse that supplied beagles to research facilities. The conditions were horrific: moldy food, contaminated water, overcrowded cages, and procedures performed without anesthesia. Federal inspectors found over 60 Animal Welfare Act violations before the government intervened.

Sir Ethan's Fellow Warriors

Sir Ethan represents every one of those 4,000 survivors. His transformation from breeding facility number to his proper name, Sir Ethan,  proves what's possible when these remarkable animals receive proper care, nutrition, and love. Each survivor has the same potential—they just need the chance.

The Ongoing Mission

While the Envigo facility was shut down and the company paid $35 million in fines—the largest animal welfare penalty in U.S. history—thousands of beagles remain in similar facilities. Sir Ethan's platform exists to support survivors while working toward a future where no animal is reduced to a number.

Every Purchase, Every Story

When you support Sanctum Paws & Fangs, you're not just buying premium pet products—you're honoring every Envigo survivor and supporting the ongoing mission to help animals transition from numbers to names to beloved family members.

The 4,000 beagles rescued from Envigo proved that change is possible. Sir Ethan's story proves that transformation is inevitable when love meets proper care.