ABOUT FREEDOM FIELDS
Freedom Fields is Beagle Freedom Project’s one-of-a-kind animal sanctuary and educational outreach center, built on the very property that was once the site of one of the United States’ largest private animal testing facilities. Today, what was once a place of fear, confinement, and pain has been transformed into a refuge of healing, hope, and second chances. At Freedom Fields, survivors of animal testing and other forms of cruelty run on 30 acres of open grass, feel the warmth of the sun against their fur, and begin lives defined not by what they endured, but by the love that surrounds them now. Every day, Freedom Fields’ expert animal care team provides survivors in need with the trauma-informed, rehabilitative care they so deeply deserve. Visitors are invited to learn, connect, and become part of Beagle Freedom Project’s powerful movement to end animal testing once and for all.
FREEDOM FIELDS: A JOURNEY OF HEALING AND HOPE
On Valentine’s Day in 2024, Beagle Freedom Project made history by permanently shutting down one of the nation’s largest private animal testing facilities and transforming the property into what is now known as Freedom Fields. What was once a place long synonymous with the suffering of thousands of dogs and cats has since been reimagined into a safe haven for survivors of animal cruelty. Since that day, hundreds of animals have found refuge at Freedom Fields, each one a living testament to the power of compassion and community. Through rehabilitation, specialized care, adoption, permanent sanctuary, and educational outreach, Freedom Fields is not only saving lives — it is changing hearts and helping build a world where every animal knows safety, love, and freedom.
HOW FREEDOM FIELDS BEGAN
The story behind Freedom Fields began with Beagle Freedom Project’s long-standing promise to save and protect animals from the animal testing industry. Each year, Beagle Freedom Project’s founder, Shannon Keith, sends letters to laboratories across the United States, calling on them to end their cruel operations and release the animals in their custody. In 2023, one laboratory owner responded. What followed was a mission to liberate the site’s surviving animals, secure the permanent surrender of the facility owner’s USDA license so that they could never experiment on animals again, and transform the property — which once comprised nearly one-third of the nation’s flea-and-tick research — into a specialized sanctuary for animals rescued from animal testing and other forms of severe cruelty.
NATHAN’S CAT LADY LOUNGE
Spend time with rescued kitties while sipping your favorite coffee or tea at Nathan’s Cat Lady Lounge, located at Freedom Fields! Coming soon!
GET INVOLVED AT FREEDOM FIELDS
Nestled in Oklahoma’s stunning countryside, Beagle Freedom Project’s sanctuary and educational outreach center, Freedom Fields, is the proud home of animals rescued from research facilities and other forms of cruelty. Every day, volunteers help BFP’s dedicated Freedom Fields team provide our incredible animals with the care that they need to thrive! Interested in making a difference for rescued animals? Become a Freedom Fields volunteer today!
Freedom Fields Dog Park
Freedom Fields Dog Park is far more than a recreation area—it is a critical part of the healing journey for dogs in the Shelter Strong program powered by Gyms For Dogs. For many survivors, the path to adoption begins with rebuilding confidence, restoring trust, and creating positive experiences with people and other animals. Freedom Fields provides a safe, interactive environment where those transformations can happen every day.
The park’s Gyms For Dogs enrichment equipment is specifically designed to engage muscles and movement patterns that are rarely activated during a standard walk. Incline and decline obstacles help strengthen shoulder and hindquarter muscles, while jump and balance activities improve agility, coordination, body awareness, and confidence. Tunnels provide opportunities for exploration, shade, and positive social interaction, encouraging dogs to navigate new experiences in a fun and rewarding way.
Just as important as the physical benefits are the emotional and behavioral benefits. Unleashed exercise allows dogs to release pent-up energy, reduce stress, and engage in natural canine behaviors. As a result, many dogs are calmer and more comfortable when they return to their resting areas, leading to improved relaxation and better sleep.
The park also helps dogs build social skills, form positive relationships with volunteers and staff, and become more comfortable around other dogs—experiences that prepare them for successful adoption and life in a loving home.
While many rescues focus primarily on housing and care, Freedom Fields recognizes that physical fitness, mental stimulation, confidence-building, and socialization are all essential components of helping dogs thrive.
If you would like to build an interactive park for your shelter and be part of the Shelter Strong network, contact www.GymsForDogs.com
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