The Los Angeles Times reports that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have adopted an Envigo beagle from Virginia.
Her name is Mia and she’s a 7-year-old beagle rescued from the Envigo breeding and research plant in Cumberland County, according to the story.
In a “rags to royalty” story, Mia’s new home can be found at Prince Harry and Meghan’s sprawling Monecito estate in California.
Mia is one of 4,000 beagles rescued in July from overcrowded and unsanitary conditions at the Envigo breeding facility in Cumberland. The Humane Society of the United States has been working with shelters and organizations across the nation to place dogs and puppies for adoption.
Interest in adopting the Envigo beagles is high.
In Virginia, beagles rescued from Envigo have gone to animal rescues in Arlington, Lynchburg, Charlottesville, and in western parts of the state. The Richmond SPCAreceived 10 Envigo beagles in early August and served as a hub for the animals …