Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research

The "remarkable" (Dr. Jane Goodall) story of a beagle’s past, and the future of animal research

Winner of an ASJA Book Award

When journalist Melanie D.G. Kaplan adopted her beagle Hammy, all she knew was that he had spent nearly four years in a research lab. Curious to know more about this gentle creature’s past, as well as the broader world of animal research, Kaplan—with Hammy in tow—embarks on a quest for answers. How did Hammy end up in a research facility? Why are we still using millions...