BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. (WMTV) – The controversial dog breeding facility Ridglan Farms is now facing possible legal action after refusing to settle a $55,000 civil forfeiture tied to hundreds of alleged violations of state animal welfare laws.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Ridglan had until 4:30 p.m. Friday to agree to the penalty. On Saturday, DATCP confirmed to WMTV that the facility declined the stipulation and the case is now being referred to the Dane County District Attorney’s Office.
In early September, WMTV reported that DATCP cited Ridglan for over 300 violations, including failure to provide proper veterinary care, unsafe enclosures, and improper documentation related to the treatment of dogs used for medical research. The violations stem from multiple inspections conducted in 2022 and 2023…