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MBR Acres breeds thousands of beagle puppies each year at its site in Cambridgeshire, selling them on for painful, outdated experiments.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There are growing calls from the public to save these beagles and all animals from outdated, torturous experiments.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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  • Bethany Patterson
    signed 2026-06-16 13:37:57 +0100
  • Dawn cockerill
    signed 2026-06-16 13:13:56 +0100
    This is barbaric, no animal should suffer for human vanity.
  • Joyce Bernier
    signed 2026-06-16 11:49:42 +0100
  • George Gray
    signed 2026-06-16 11:47:19 +0100
    I think it is so cruel that some humans do this i will do as much as i can to help love you guys and what yoy do to make a change and stand up to these monsters
  • Gerry Graham
    signed 2026-06-16 11:17:16 +0100
    Thank you for fighting for these dogs!
  • Lian Mico
    signed 2026-06-16 10:57:35 +0100
    I cannot believe there even needs to be a petition. How this is still legal in 2026 is beyond me. SHUT IT DOWN
  • Claire Harrison
    signed 2026-06-16 10:46:35 +0100
    This had to stop. Humans have no more right to this planet than any animal. We do not need to test on animals. There is NO excuse. NO redemption for these evil people.
  • Deeksha Gowda
    signed 2026-06-16 10:07:31 +0100
    Lets end this hell for those innocent beings!!!!
  • Rachael Gilbert
    signed 2026-06-16 10:03:40 +0100
    This should be shut down immediately. Im so heartbroken to see this torture is still happening in our country its just appalling I hope something happens very soon!
  • Hruaii Pachuau
    signed 2026-06-16 10:02:32 +0100
  • Unkillable Nana
    signed 2026-06-16 09:42:51 +0100
    I hope all your efforts pay off🙏🏻
  • Tiffany Tait
    signed 2026-06-16 09:13:29 +0100
  • Ellie Ellis
    signed 2026-06-16 08:17:19 +0100
    Stop this barbaric treatment of dogs and other animals. It is noted longer needed for science.
  • Olga Hyman
    signed 2026-06-16 07:33:06 +0100
    RELEASE THE BEAGLES
  • Rachael Holland-Lindsay
    signed 2026-06-16 06:38:42 +0100
    shut down this sickening place!! I am so angered that this place can even exist those dogs deserve loving homes and freedom!!
  • Zoe Doerr
    signed 2026-06-16 06:22:48 +0100
  • Madison Flanery
    signed 2026-06-16 01:28:55 +0100
  • Kelsey Spade
    signed 2026-06-16 01:17:40 +0100
  • Candice Smitherman
    signed 2026-06-16 00:40:39 +0100
  • emily bateman
    signed 2026-06-16 00:34:31 +0100
  • Rachel Bumgardner
    signed 2026-06-16 00:20:14 +0100
    HEAR MY VOTE PLEASE. SHUT THIS TORTURE-FACILITY DOWN FOR GOOD, IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST.
  • Jess Hicks
    signed 2026-06-16 00:08:15 +0100
  • Leanne Rowe
    signed 2026-06-15 23:57:45 +0100
  • Anees Chopra
    signed 2026-06-15 23:51:57 +0100
  • Victoria Villegas
    signed 2026-06-15 23:30:02 +0100
    Save the beagles, stop MBR ACRES.
  • Jeysy Jeysy
    signed 2026-06-15 23:22:58 +0100
    Please save animals
  • Felicia Pulo
    signed 2026-06-15 22:56:02 +0100
  • Nicola Knott
    signed 2026-06-15 22:07:44 +0100
    I’ve been a vet nurse for 36 years and am horrified this is allowed to continue.

    Everyone look. Once you’ve seen it you will never un-see it.

    Wake up. Take responsibility. Stop this hideous torture.
  • Gemma spencer
    signed 2026-06-15 21:59:26 +0100
  • Mhairi More
    signed 2026-06-15 21:57:52 +0100