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MBR Acres breeds thousands of beagle puppies each year at its site in Cambridgeshire, selling them on for painful, outdated experiments.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There are growing calls from the public to save these beagles and all animals from outdated, torturous experiments.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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Lisa Fury signed 2026-06-22 00:09:42 +0100I can’t believe this still goes on today! If it is illegal to lock a dog in the car in the heat, how the hell is it ok to purposely torture them?! How screwed up is that?! Especially for a nation of ‘animal lovers’! Really??!
STOP THIS NOW! We’re not living in the dark ages!! It is not necessary now… There are more efficient ways of testing! -
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Geoffrey Howard signed 2026-06-21 22:46:32 +0100Save the beagles -
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Desiree Fasone signed 2026-06-21 22:20:08 +0100Stop animal abuse -
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Amanda Dizen signed 2026-06-21 22:15:58 +0100This is totally unacceptable living conditions fir these dogs
It is abuse
People have thier animals removed if they keep them in such poor conditions
This government are aiding this vile barbaric treatment
When I think of the luves my 7 rescue dogs have with me
I feel deep pity fimor these dogs
It has to END NOW -
Joan Kevan signed 2026-06-21 22:15:35 +0100Appalling abuse and torture of innocent animals in 2026 is shocking . -
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Joanne Hill signed 2026-06-21 21:27:24 +0100Please cease testing.products on the beagles. Their lives are a misery. -
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Anne carr signed 2026-06-21 21:09:50 +0100This. Must stop -
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Kimberly Lennon signed 2026-06-21 21:08:17 +0100Stop the abuse/torture of all animals. Shut down ALL the bullshit testing labs. Just put an end to all the abuse. TODAY
