Save the Beagles: Shut Down MBR Acres

MBR Acres breeds thousands of beagle puppies each year at its site in Cambridgeshire, selling them on for painful, outdated experiments. More reliable and ethical alternatives exist, but these dogs are still being tortured in the name of science.

This is the UK’s chance to be a global leader in modern, humane testing methods that save lives without cruelty. It’s time to shut down MBR Acres for good.

MBR Acres is a house of horrors. Behind its locked gates in Huntingdon, over 2,000 beagle puppies are bred every year, only to be used, abused, and killed in the name of “science.” You can help us end this forever.

Some puppies are bled and dissected on-site, their organs harvested. Others are shipped off for toxicology testing, where they suffer unimaginable pain - poisoned, force-fed chemicals, then killed.

But this doesn’t need to happen. MBR Acres does not need to kill puppies. Scientists have already created new testing methods that can replace these beagles today!

Here are the powerful, proven alternatives to animal testing:

  • Organ-on-a-chip technology
  • AI and advanced computer modelling
  • Human cell-based testing

These methods are more accurate, more ethical, and they don’t require animal cruelty.

This needless suffering is why in 2022, Animal Rising rescued 23 puppies from MBR Acres. This year, the 20 rescuers will be taken to court, pleading not guilty to “burglary.”  This is the year animal testing will be put on trial.

There are growing calls from the public to save these beagles and all animals from outdated, torturous experiments. And that is why we are calling for the Home Office to phase out animal testing, starting by immediately closing MBR Acres and advocating for investment into modern testing methods which are ethical and more reliable.

The UK has a chance to lead the world in modern, humane science by investing in cutting-edge alternatives like AI and organ-on-a-chip technology. It's time for the government to put our scientists, our economy, and our values first. By backing innovation instead of cruelty, we can protect the animals we love and spare countless lives, human and non-human alike.

Please join us in calling for the Home Office to safely rehome the beagles and shut down MBR Acres once and for all.

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  • Sushma Shirsat
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  • Rebeka Varga
    signed 2026-01-18 18:36:07 +0000
    I love you guys for helping so many causes. I hope this project succeeds! :)
  • Yue Kaizawa
    signed 2026-01-18 18:35:52 +0000
  • Sarah Marquez
    signed 2026-01-18 18:35:51 +0000
    Thank you for all you do by saving this innocent Angels that just want a home & a place to sleep comfortably. Your work at saving this animals is amazing & I hope will continue. Thank you so much.
  • Ana Golban
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  • Rene Neely
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    Thank you so much I’ve cried alot iver these beautiful babies
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  • Jada Yungen
    signed 2026-01-18 18:29:12 +0000
    Thank you for your work❤️ I wish nothing but the best for you all! You are so kind and doing the lords work is not easy, you are all so brave.
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  • Pamela Meadows
    signed 2026-01-18 18:25:33 +0000
    I raised 3 beagles as a teen.luv them.cant afford to donate now.will pray n follow. Im a 40 yr nurse in Alabama