The 'NIAID's Funding of Dog Experiments' meme, widely known as 'Beaglegate,' emerged in late 2021 after reports surfaced regarding taxpayer-funded medical research involving beagle puppies. The controversy specifically targeted the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and its then-director, Dr. Anthony Fauci. Memes regarding this topic typically utilize images of laboratory beagles, official government documentation, or press conference stills to highlight concerns over animal welfare and federal spending. These memes became a staple of political discourse on social media, used by critics to question medical ethics and demand transparency in government-funded scientific programs.