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MBR Acres breeds thousands of beagle puppies each year at its site in Cambridgeshire, selling them on for painful, outdated experiments.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There are growing calls from the public to save these beagles and all animals from outdated, torturous experiments.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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  • Ellie Sullivan Richgels
    signed 2026-01-23 16:37:43 +0000
  • Rebecca Scott
    signed 2026-01-23 16:37:15 +0000
  • Margaret Macnamara
    signed 2026-01-23 16:36:17 +0000
    Absolutely horrified at this practice
  • alyssa montes
    signed 2026-01-23 16:31:35 +0000
  • Amanda Duche
    signed 2026-01-23 16:29:39 +0000
    Keep fighting the fight and we are behind you the whole way!!! Save the Beagles!
  • Rachael Jones
    signed 2026-01-23 16:27:11 +0000
  • Suzie Smit
    signed 2026-01-23 16:26:47 +0000
  • Najan Garcia
    signed 2026-01-23 16:26:46 +0000
  • Neve Kerr
    signed 2026-01-23 16:24:35 +0000
  • Hannah Mason
    signed 2026-01-23 16:20:27 +0000
  • Emily Marquez
    signed 2026-01-23 16:18:40 +0000
  • Chanel Levy
    signed 2026-01-23 16:17:17 +0000
    I am from the UK, living abroad and I am absolutely disgusted that animal testing is allowed to happen there. Thank you for all the work you do. I continue to support and sign petitions. I have my own beagle and it breaks my heart that this is allowed to happen to such kind and gentle creatures. I also grew up with a beagle at home, and they are so sweet and loving, it really affects me that this is happening. I stand with you. Let’s Shut Down MBR Acres.
  • Karen Lloyd
    signed 2026-01-23 16:17:14 +0000
  • Susan Garrett
    signed 2026-01-23 16:16:44 +0000
  • Julian Bell
    signed 2026-01-23 16:16:11 +0000
  • Maria Anagnostou
    signed 2026-01-23 16:14:56 +0000
  • Elizabeth Marshall
    signed 2026-01-23 16:11:36 +0000
  • Leigh Hanford
    signed 2026-01-23 16:11:34 +0000
  • Ayushi sehrawat
    signed 2026-01-23 16:10:07 +0000
    Please rescue those dogs :(
  • Alexandra Beligan
    signed 2026-01-23 16:09:51 +0000
    I couldn’t believe my eyes when i opened tiktok to enjoy some free time with funny videos until i came across one video bringing awareness about this inhuman practice💔thank u for all of the brave rescuers, truly angels!! I hope every single dog finds peace and a home❤️
  • Carolyn Wood
    signed 2026-01-23 16:09:21 +0000
  • Tue Anh Vu
    signed 2026-01-23 16:06:40 +0000
  • Italo Teixeira
    signed 2026-01-23 16:06:34 +0000
    The God is King
  • Kelly Dailly
    signed 2026-01-23 16:03:58 +0000
    Thank you to the man and his fellow rescuers for risking their freedom to help these dogs I am so elated that yous were found not guilty of burglary, it’s heart breaking to think those 18 puppies would no longer be here if it wasn’t for your brave actions, thank you thank you thank you! Yous are doing gods work, I love you all


    No animal should be born to life a cruel life of isolation, pain fear and suffering it’s WRONG
  • Harriet Campbell
    signed 2026-01-23 16:03:49 +0000
  • Valeria Rodriguez
    signed 2026-01-23 15:58:58 +0000
  • Raphaelle Cristine
    signed 2026-01-23 15:55:35 +0000
    you will be saved
  • D G
    signed 2026-01-23 15:55:11 +0000
  • Eleena Lam
    signed 2026-01-23 15:55:06 +0000
  • olivia cowles
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