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MBR Acres breeds thousands of beagle puppies each year at its site in Cambridgeshire, selling them on for painful, outdated experiments.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There are growing calls from the public to save these beagles and all animals from outdated, torturous experiments.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.
Do you like this page?
-
Iwan Tiley signed 2026-03-13 23:44:22 +0000 -
Tori Haines signed 2026-03-13 23:34:27 +0000THIS NEEDS TO BE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY!!!! This is absolutely horrifying and disgusting. the most disturbing thing i have ever seen. this innocent lives being tortured for testing when there are other ways!!!!! animal abuse and people who are doing this must be ashamed of themselves. God created these beautiful animals and people are ruining them. this need to come to an end immediately!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! absolutely disgusting people. -
Kim Goldie signed 2026-03-13 23:33:51 +0000Signed -
Connor Hart signed 2026-03-13 23:27:40 +0000 -
Jazmin Davie signed 2026-03-13 23:26:56 +0000This is horrifying. Animal testing for anything should be illegal. This is so inhumane and heartbreaking. Everyone responsible for this should be arrested and charged. -
Jaime Klaesson signed 2026-03-13 23:24:05 +0000 -
Kelly Hodgson signed 2026-03-13 23:20:33 +0000 -
Michelle Lightfoot signed 2026-03-13 23:18:33 +0000 -
Megan James signed 2026-03-13 23:17:50 +0000 -
Sofia Savourdou signed 2026-03-13 23:17:40 +0000 -
Lisa Wright signed 2026-03-13 23:15:51 +0000 -
Kayleigh Stell signed 2026-03-13 23:13:50 +0000 -
Ellen Swanick signed 2026-03-13 23:10:00 +0000 -
Samantha Moloney signed 2026-03-13 23:07:27 +0000 -
Ryley Hunsche signed 2026-03-13 23:04:55 +0000 -
Julie Richardson signed 2026-03-13 23:03:40 +0000 -
Abbey McGregor-Rowe signed 2026-03-13 23:01:37 +0000 -
Luissa Woodall signed 2026-03-13 22:59:57 +0000 -
Nadija Omeragić signed 2026-03-13 22:59:34 +0000There is a special place for people that hurt animals.. -
Laura Carter signed 2026-03-13 22:59:11 +0000 -
Elexus Beattie signed 2026-03-13 22:57:44 +0000I am so heartbroken that this has to be a signed
petition. Every animal deserves a long care free life to live no matter what. #stopanimaltesting🩷 -
Stuart Odlum signed 2026-03-13 22:53:36 +0000 -
Rebekah Fleming signed 2026-03-13 22:52:16 +0000 -
Sarah Jane Howard signed 2026-03-13 22:52:07 +0000 -
Angel Cvriek signed 2026-03-13 22:50:51 +0000Go to hell for the ones who mad these babies suffer -
Ewa Labuda signed 2026-03-13 22:47:37 +0000I am appalled that we have to sign a petition! The government should have acted without it. Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Susan Mary Hayman) should be ashamed of not acting in the best intrest of those animals -
Elodie Bryden-Smith signed 2026-03-13 22:47:31 +0000 -
Natalie Clifton signed 2026-03-13 22:47:17 +0000 -
Kathleen Wilson signed 2026-03-13 22:47:11 +0000 -
Nicola Vining signed 2026-03-13 22:46:18 +0000
