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MBR Acres breeds thousands of beagle puppies each year at its site in Cambridgeshire, selling them on for painful, outdated experiments.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There are growing calls from the public to save these beagles and all animals from outdated, torturous experiments.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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  • Lilian Cassar
    signed 2026-03-18 16:18:09 +0000
    How can this horror is being done and the authorities do absolutely nothing to end these cruelty and suffering to these beautiful creatures.
  • Kaveera Kr
    signed 2026-03-18 16:17:21 +0000
    The time has come to tear down the walls of secrecy and demand an immediate end to the unauthorized exploitation of innocent beagles. These gentle dogs are not disposable laboratory tools, and we will no longer tolerate their suffering in facilities that operate without oversight. We demand total transparency and the immediate release of every animal being held for illegal, cruel experimentation. Our voices will not be silenced until every “research” kennel is empty and every victim is safely placed in a loving home. Science must evolve beyond the cage, replacing outdated brutality with ethical, modern alternatives that respect the sanctity of life. Join us in the streets and online to shout for those who cannot speak: end the experiments and save the beagles now!
  • Daya Diamond
    signed 2026-03-18 16:16:26 +0000
  • Sherin Ananda
    signed 2026-03-18 16:08:46 +0000
    Please save them
  • Kerry Larkin
    signed 2026-03-18 16:07:51 +0000
  • Lycia Westermann
    signed 2026-03-18 16:07:47 +0000
  • Cynthia Aoun
    signed 2026-03-18 16:06:55 +0000
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    signed 2026-03-18 16:06:29 +0000
  • David Natis
    signed 2026-03-18 16:04:13 +0000
  • Adrian Hunsucker
    signed 2026-03-18 16:02:30 +0000
  • Kaylee Maurais
    signed 2026-03-18 16:01:28 +0000
    I owned a beagle mix he passed away due to cancer this year but he was the sweetest dog I ever had the privilege to know. No dog deserves to be caged and tested on ! This breaks my heart so don’t give up on these innocent babies. They deserve freedom.
  • Sharma Sujita
    signed 2026-03-18 16:01:26 +0000
  • Jayd Crain
    signed 2026-03-18 16:00:17 +0000
    Save the beagles
  • Angela Lund
    signed 2026-03-18 15:59:34 +0000
  • Cyndee McClintock
    signed 2026-03-18 15:59:32 +0000
    Testing on these innocent animals is heinous and barbaric. There are proven other methods to test, and yet, they continue to meme and murder this beautiful breed of innocent dog. Shot every single one of them down. Now!
  • Kelly Jo Reid
    signed 2026-03-18 15:57:47 +0000
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  • Luna Hernandez
    signed 2026-03-18 15:38:27 +0000
    I love dogs 🐕 ♥️