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MBR Acres breeds thousands of beagle puppies each year at its site in Cambridgeshire, selling them on for painful, outdated experiments.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There are growing calls from the public to save these beagles and all animals from outdated, torturous experiments.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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Catalina Alonso signed 2026-10-11 20:05:53 +01000 -
Anne Button signed 2026-10-11 20:04:37 +0100There is no need to use live animals for research in these days of efficient alternatives. -
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Helen Ward signed 2026-10-11 20:02:22 +0100 -
Neil Burrell signed 2026-10-11 19:58:34 +0100 -
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Claire Green signed 2026-10-11 18:49:55 +0100 -
Sarah Brown signed 2026-10-11 18:48:21 +0100 -
Tim Rogers signed 2026-10-11 18:36:55 +0100 -
Kevin Brown signed 2026-10-11 18:31:41 +0100 -
Judith Broom signed 2026-10-11 18:04:59 +0100 -
Nathan Blatherwick signed 2026-10-11 17:49:25 +0100 -
Lucia Decosimo signed 2026-10-11 17:41:20 +0100 -
Beckie Hayter signed 2026-10-11 17:35:44 +0100 -
Lyz Rook signed 2026-10-11 17:21:58 +0100 -
Angela Clark signed 2026-10-11 17:16:50 +0100This must stop. -
Neil Matthews signed 2026-10-11 17:14:15 +0100 -
Elaine Roberts signed 2026-10-11 17:11:38 +0100Stop the torture on these beautiful souls. Close down MBR Acres. -
Clare Renshaw signed 2026-10-11 16:30:59 +0100 -
Rebecca Parr signed 2026-10-11 16:17:03 +0100 -
Alex Hills signed 2026-10-11 16:10:22 +0100Shit down this hell hole! -
Cheryl Easton signed 2026-10-11 16:04:55 +0100Rehome the animals & let’s improve the NHS with human relevant research -
Fiona Easdon signed 2026-10-11 15:59:29 +0100This he’ll hole needs closing i have been down to many protests down there its absolutely heartbreaking 💔 😢 -
Tina Johnson signed 2026-10-11 15:53:26 +0100People and the puppies deserve better. Testing on dogs is proven to be no better than tossing a coin. This barbaric cruelty, is delaying human relevant medical advancements. -
Catherine Blatherwick signed 2026-10-11 15:39:43 +0100Close down this absolute torture chamber, how can this place exist -
kaylie simonds signed 2026-10-11 15:28:57 +0100 -
Catherine Hancock signed 2026-10-11 15:00:34 +0100This place of horror needs to shut let the beagles go shutdown Mbr acres stop torturing innocent beagles -
Deborah Root signed 2026-10-11 14:56:07 +0100
