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MBR Acres breeds thousands of beagle puppies each year at its site in Cambridgeshire, selling them on for painful, outdated experiments.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There are growing calls from the public to save these beagles and all animals from outdated, torturous experiments.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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  • Nicole Eden
    signed 2026-03-15 17:06:24 +0000
  • Rachel Williamson
    signed 2026-03-15 17:06:22 +0000
  • Lauren Williamson
    signed 2026-03-15 17:05:03 +0000
  • Curta Valentin Constantin
    signed 2026-03-15 17:04:13 +0000
  • morgen wilson
    signed 2026-03-15 17:02:52 +0000
  • Claudia Mooney
    signed 2026-03-15 17:02:52 +0000
  • Lorena Menduina
    signed 2026-03-15 17:02:33 +0000
  • Joanne Faulkner
    signed 2026-03-15 16:56:44 +0000
  • Amelia Szymańska
    signed 2026-03-15 16:53:38 +0000
  • Vanda Thurston
    signed 2026-03-15 16:53:20 +0000
  • Johann Wylly
    signed 2026-03-15 16:52:36 +0000
  • Evelyn Williams
    signed 2026-03-15 16:52:23 +0000
  • Rudi Anderson
    signed 2026-03-15 16:49:59 +0000
  • Martha Glynn-jones
    signed 2026-03-15 16:45:42 +0000
  • Kyrie Templeman
    signed 2026-03-15 16:40:51 +0000
  • June Sciortino
    signed 2026-03-15 16:38:39 +0000
  • isabelle mcintyre
    signed 2026-03-15 16:35:16 +0000
  • Michelle Ball
    signed 2026-03-15 16:34:41 +0000
    MBR this has to stop! Dogs are not bread to feel the pain for testing … ask a human to volunteer !
  • Kevin Davies
    signed 2026-03-15 16:29:44 +0000
    Why are animals still being tested on, this sickens me that the government are allowing these companies to do this. Thought it was illegal in the uk to test on animals. Makes me sick.
  • Clare New
    signed 2026-03-15 16:28:52 +0000
    So sad to see that this is still going on. I had thought all testing on animals in the UK had stopped years ago. It’s disgusting that the government has let this behaviour carry on. The organisations which are still doing this should have servere conciquences put on them.

    We are a animal loving nation…how can this be!

    As a animal lover myself this brought a tear to my eye. If I had the space I’d adopt so many animals in need.

    I hope action is taken and all organisations are brought to justice.
  • alice almeida
    signed 2026-03-15 16:26:08 +0000
  • Leanne Cunliffe
    signed 2026-03-15 16:22:56 +0000
  • Josh Olsen
    signed 2026-03-15 16:22:29 +0000
  • Tara Figg
    signed 2026-03-15 16:22:24 +0000
  • David New
    signed 2026-03-15 16:21:26 +0000
    Watched this on tiktok. Honestly thought this kind of behaviour was abolished years ago. Felt sad and disheartened to know this is still going on.

    Its totally disgusting that the government still allow it.
  • William Foster
    signed 2026-03-15 16:21:07 +0000
  • Kimberley Hurdiss
    signed 2026-03-15 16:20:47 +0000
    Keep doing what you’re doing guys ! Love always wins in the end 🫶🏽🫶🏽
  • Auorla Taylor-Phelps
    signed 2026-03-15 16:15:57 +0000
  • Anneka Challis
    signed 2026-03-15 16:07:56 +0000
    Please shut down this evil place and let every puppy out to freedom
  • Isobel Calnan faint
    signed 2026-03-15 16:04:57 +0000