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MBR Acres breeds thousands of beagle puppies each year at its site in Cambridgeshire, selling them on for painful, outdated experiments.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There are growing calls from the public to save these beagles and all animals from outdated, torturous experiments.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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  • amelia carrigan amelia carrigan
    signed 2025-12-21 22:46:51 +0000
    ban testing on any animal its cruel and inhumane, I have an 11 year old beagle and shes the most gentle, loving, precious little girl, dogs are family, mans best friend.
  • Sidney Templeton
    signed 2025-12-21 22:46:51 +0000
  • Mia Amaya
    signed 2025-12-21 22:46:44 +0000
    even though dogs have smaller abilities than us, that doesn’t make them less worthy of a good life
  • Karmen Davis
    signed 2025-12-21 22:46:43 +0000
    How evil
  • Nicholas Cole
    signed 2025-12-21 22:46:38 +0000
    Stop this insanity. No dog should ever be treated this way.
  • Genesis Lopez
    signed 2025-12-21 22:46:32 +0000
  • Hunter Miller
    signed 2025-12-21 22:46:29 +0000
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    signed 2025-12-21 22:46:27 +0000
    Signed
  • Lili Farm
    signed 2025-12-21 22:46:14 +0000
  • Kaitlyn Johnson
    signed 2025-12-21 22:46:07 +0000
    I am signing and writing to urge immediate action regarding MBR Acres and the conditions under which beagles are reportedly being kept and used. The continued operation of this facility raises serious ethical, welfare, and public concern issues that warrant decisive intervention.


    Beagles are social, intelligent animals who rely heavily on human interaction and humane care. Reports concerning MBR Acres describe prolonged confinement, lack of meaningful enrichment, and treatment that prioritizes utility over basic animal welfare. These conditions, even when operating under regulatory minimums, fall far short of what should be considered acceptable or humane.


    Allowing facilities like MBR Acres to continue operating sends a message that animal suffering can be institutionalized and overlooked. Numerous rescues and sanctuaries across the country have demonstrated that beagles from similar environments can be successfully rehabilitated, rehomed, and given the quality of life they deserve. Rehoming these animals is not only possible—it is the morally responsible course of action.


    I respectfully call you to:

    • Take steps to shut down MBR Acres

    • Ensure the immediate removal of the beagles from the facility

    • Work with rescue organizations to place them in safe, permanent homes

    • Review and strengthen oversight to prevent similar situations in the future




    The public expects leadership that prioritizes compassion, accountability, and humane treatment of animals. Acting now to close MBR Acres and rehome the beagles would reflect those values and restore trust that animal welfare is being taken seriously.


    Thank you for your time and consideration of this urgent matter.
  • Reena Robinson
    signed 2025-12-21 22:46:06 +0000
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  • Nicineia Cecilio da Costa
    signed 2025-12-21 22:45:53 +0000
    Eu não estou de acordo com animais para testes!!!! Que usem seres humanos
  • Amelia Davis
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