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MBR Acres breeds thousands of beagle puppies each year at its site in Cambridgeshire, selling them on for painful, outdated experiments.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There are growing calls from the public to save these beagles and all animals from outdated, torturous experiments.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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  • Marie McNulty
    signed 2026-03-27 12:12:23 +0000
  • Marie Hartung
    signed 2026-03-27 11:51:34 +0000
  • Ashlynn Brooks
    signed 2026-03-27 11:42:12 +0000
  • Cheila Ferreira Moura
    signed 2026-03-27 10:55:50 +0000
  • Aoife Domican
    signed 2026-03-27 10:39:00 +0000
  • Iris Ioannou
    signed 2026-03-27 09:56:51 +0000
  • Liz Macdonald
    signed 2026-03-27 09:50:40 +0000
  • Ann Knight
    signed 2026-03-27 09:09:45 +0000
  • Lauren Abrahmsohn
    signed 2026-03-27 08:47:26 +0000
  • Kunznag Lhamo
    signed 2026-03-27 08:46:45 +0000
    Save the puppy’s please
  • a n
    signed 2026-03-27 08:24:44 +0000
  • Catalina Martinez
    signed 2026-03-27 07:39:07 +0000
  • Tracey Welborne
    signed 2026-03-27 07:32:20 +0000
  • Emyr Lewis
    signed 2026-03-27 06:34:17 +0000
  • Sheena Famor
    signed 2026-03-27 06:32:57 +0000
    Free them.
  • Skylar Baum
    signed 2026-03-27 06:23:12 +0000
  • Rebecca Stewart
    signed 2026-03-27 05:15:25 +0000
  • Silvia Motta
    signed 2026-03-27 04:58:31 +0000
  • Briana Hernandez
    signed 2026-03-27 02:54:41 +0000
    Save these poor puppy’s
  • Joana Fernandes
    signed 2026-03-27 02:32:31 +0000
  • Putz Julien
    signed 2026-03-27 00:51:38 +0000
  • Rob Glisson
    signed 2026-03-26 22:52:59 +0000
    Torturing these vehicles is against the law. It should be against the law and I’m hurt to think all these people think it’s OK. Stop it and by the way, let the people free that you convicted guilty for trying to help the beagles.
  • Zachary Manning
    signed 2026-03-26 22:51:34 +0000
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    animal testing is disgusting no animals life is less than a persons test on criminals instead
  • Audrey Wilson
    signed 2026-03-26 22:42:29 +0000
    It is unacceptable that in 2026, animal testing continues to exist. The suffering endured by these innocent, defenceless animals is both heartbreaking and unnecessary. No living being should be subjected to harm for the sake of testing products that can and should be developed through ethical alternatives.


    It is deeply concerning that such practices are still permitted, and even more so that they are supported. We must ask ourselves how this can continue in a world where compassion and innovation should go hand in hand.


    We call for an immediate end to animal testing and the implementation of humane, cruelty-free methods. It is time to stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves and demand change.
  • Marli Engelbrecht
    signed 2026-03-26 22:38:17 +0000
  • Haley Olsen
    signed 2026-03-26 22:30:38 +0000
  • Vanessa Folkes
    signed 2026-03-26 22:27:24 +0000
    There is absolutely no place in society for Animal Testing of any kind.
  • Salvatore Basilea
    signed 2026-03-26 21:51:33 +0000
  • Madison Patterson
    signed 2026-03-26 21:51:30 +0000
  • Sandy Kerley
    signed 2026-03-26 21:39:39 +0000