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MBR Acres breeds thousands of beagle puppies each year at its site in Cambridgeshire, selling them on for painful, outdated experiments.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There are growing calls from the public to save these beagles and all animals from outdated, torturous experiments.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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  • Jacqui Cave
    signed 2026-03-02 20:00:23 +0000
  • Catherine Morrison
    signed 2026-03-02 19:55:17 +0000
  • Helen Mitchell
    signed 2026-03-02 19:43:41 +0000
  • Carmen Andre
    signed 2026-03-02 19:39:43 +0000
    Shut down now
  • Marc France
    signed 2026-03-02 19:38:44 +0000
  • Karl Smith
    signed 2026-03-02 19:33:58 +0000
    We need them out of there and the place shutting down
  • Laura Gosling
    signed 2026-03-02 19:32:28 +0000
  • Julie Holgate
    signed 2026-03-02 19:32:28 +0000
  • Amanda Spittal
    signed 2026-03-02 19:32:24 +0000
  • Robert Clark
    signed 2026-03-02 19:31:04 +0000
  • Constance Kirby
    signed 2026-03-02 19:30:30 +0000
    My whole life in my small way has been devoted to animal welfare and rehoming. Can’t give money anymore.

    Used to be a member of the Hunt saboteurs a long time ago.

    I have nothing but contempt for humans who abuse innocent creatures who can’t fight back.

    As for experimenting I have no problem with experimenting on HUMANS !!
  • Sophie Ross
    signed 2026-03-02 19:28:22 +0000
  • Katy Campbell
    signed 2026-03-02 19:26:39 +0000
    I really hope we can save these babies 😢
  • Summee Norris
    signed 2026-03-02 19:25:29 +0000
    This needs to STOP!! Evil
  • Charlotte Morecroft
    signed 2026-03-02 19:20:12 +0000
  • Camille Lavallée
    signed 2026-03-02 19:15:10 +0000
    I am not from England but I find it entirely horrible to do that kind of actions. They are not just creatures… they’re animals… Living things. They understand us and communicate in their own way, they are able to feel our emotions and show their support. It’s like you were doing all of this to human babies… The people who are working for this kind of organization and the ones who are organizing all of this should be punished properly by justice. It’s violence against animals, but above all, it’s pure cruelty. I feel deeply disappointed that some grown up adults are doing this kind of things for money. If money is worth more than lives, then humanity ceases to exist. And we will be good for nothing but destroying everything and remaining alone.


    -Camille L
  • Anthony Lynch
    signed 2026-03-02 19:09:25 +0000
  • Abbey Mankin
    signed 2026-03-02 18:20:10 +0000
  • Charlotte Pearcy
    signed 2026-03-02 18:10:25 +0000
  • Lily Arrowsmith
    signed 2026-03-02 18:08:09 +0000
  • Yvonne Barfoot
    signed 2026-03-02 18:01:46 +0000
  • Shreya V
    signed 2026-03-02 17:56:40 +0000
  • Kaylee Barnett
    signed 2026-03-02 17:55:21 +0000
  • Clara Hinojosa Angeles
    signed 2026-03-02 17:51:21 +0000
  • Revathi Thiyagarajan
    signed 2026-03-02 17:46:12 +0000
  • Katucya Auclair
    signed 2026-03-02 17:34:35 +0000
  • Iva Bogoeva
    signed 2026-03-02 16:22:51 +0000
  • Rishik Vanaparthi
    signed 2026-03-02 16:17:45 +0000
    How are they not in jail for this, ik the govt dosnt give a freak, atleast save the poor babies.
  • Kevin Méndez
    signed 2026-03-02 15:37:45 +0000
  • Lisandr Vasquez
    signed 2026-03-02 15:10:21 +0000
    I hope they live a happy life❤️