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MBR Acres breeds thousands of beagle puppies each year at its site in Cambridgeshire, selling them on for painful, outdated experiments.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There are growing calls from the public to save these beagles and all animals from outdated, torturous experiments.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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Lucy Holden signed 2026-06-26 15:07:44 +0100I can’t believe this is still happening in 2026 it’s inhumane, no animal should be treated like this it’s absolutely vile. Free those poor dogs! -
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Gail James signed 2026-06-26 14:54:13 +0100How evil can some people be. What a disgrace that this abuse and torture is still happening in 2026. Shut this hell hole down! -
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susan jones signed 2026-06-26 13:33:59 +0100Please shut this hellhole for these poor dogs down. -
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Lisa Francis signed 2026-06-26 11:19:17 +0100Thankyou for what you do! -
Rebecca Read signed 2026-06-26 10:50:23 +0100These poor souls deserve a life of freedom and love not a life of cruelty and barbaric treatments shoved in their bodies . -
Romy Mercado signed 2026-06-26 10:49:26 +0100There is so much pain and cruelty; so many of us still believe in the rights of living beings and stand up for their cause. There is a God, and they will answer for this. Now, this is a plea to the powerful people in the countries where these defenseless little angels are held: leave them alone! Shut down the factory, and let us help find them a safe, happy home where they will never again experience pain, fear, or hunger, or be tortured. Please—STOP IT NOW! ✋🏼🆘😭🐾 -
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Paul Weaver signed 2026-06-26 09:33:03 +0100Shut this place down no excuse for tormenting animals
