Editor’s note, April 30, 4:00 pm: This piece was first published April 29 at 12:30 pm, before news emerged that two animal rescue organizations had reached a deal with Ridglan Farms to purchase 1,500 of the company’s beagles, give them medical care, and adopt them out to homes. The fate of Ridglan’s remaining dogs not covered by the agreement remains unclear. The story, which examines and contextu...