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MBR Acres breeds thousands of beagle puppies each year at its site in Cambridgeshire, selling them on for painful, outdated experiments.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There are growing calls from the public to save these beagles and all animals from outdated, torturous experiments.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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  • Newton Bellisario
    signed 2025-12-18 20:41:17 +0000
  • Ciera Taylor
    signed 2025-12-18 20:41:04 +0000
  • Kaz Evans
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  • maureen dalton
    signed 2025-12-18 20:37:07 +0000
  • Jade Plata Moreno
    signed 2025-12-18 20:35:54 +0000
  • Lisa Churchill
    signed 2025-12-18 20:32:14 +0000
  • Kari Dixon
    signed 2025-12-18 20:31:09 +0000
  • Olivia Benson
    signed 2025-12-18 20:27:38 +0000
    It is absolutely disgusting that The Beagle Rescue Trial Group 1 has been convicted of “burglary”, their actions were nothing less than honourable, selfless, brave and admirable. MBR acres and all who are complicit in their abominable acts are the real criminals. Save the beagles.
  • Andrea Courtway
    signed 2025-12-18 20:26:57 +0000
    Please stop
  • Petrina Grant
    signed 2025-12-18 20:26:51 +0000
  • margaret hill
    signed 2025-12-18 20:26:39 +0000
  • Dior Ness
    signed 2025-12-18 20:24:53 +0000
    STUPID MBR SAVE BEAGLES 🐶
  • Sam Buckett
    signed 2025-12-18 20:24:28 +0000
  • Donna McAleavy
    signed 2025-12-18 20:23:48 +0000
  • Gemma Wilkins
    signed 2025-12-18 20:23:36 +0000
  • Beverley Riddick
    signed 2025-12-18 20:22:58 +0000
  • Kim Moon
    signed 2025-12-18 20:22:40 +0000
  • Catherine Lobb
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  • Jayne Speed
    signed 2025-12-18 20:11:43 +0000
  • Allyson Grof
    signed 2025-12-18 20:05:43 +0000
  • Angela Simmonds
    signed 2025-12-18 20:04:23 +0000
  • Laura Baines
    signed 2025-12-18 20:03:00 +0000
    My Beagle ( Wednesday, girl) died last year after having an amazing 15 years with us. Its truly heart breaking to see this happen to such sweet and loving dogs. I’m sorry I can’t donate at this moment in time I’m currently out of work, but as soon as I can I will donate to your organisation. You are incredible people doing gods work. I congratulate you on your progress and hope to see you win the trial.
  • Susan Lay
    signed 2025-12-18 19:59:15 +0000
  • Bettina Withers
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  • Marie Schwob
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  • Lindsey Gower
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  • Eleanor Parker
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  • Rebeccah Morton
    signed 2025-12-18 19:46:18 +0000
  • Julie O'Maley
    signed 2025-12-18 19:44:00 +0000
    Stop inflicting pain on animals. Let the puppies go
  • Eleanor Green
    signed 2025-12-18 19:42:20 +0000