THOUSANDS DEMAND THE UK CLOSE ITS LAST MAJOR BEAGLE BREEDING FACILITY FOR LAB TESTING

Public outrage is growing over MBR Acres in Cambridgeshire, the UK’s last major facility breeding beagles for laboratory experiments. More than 50 MPs and celebrities, including Ricky Gervais, have reportedly signed a letter calling for its immediate closure.

Campaigners warn that up to 2,000 beagles are bred there every year, many destined for experiments that deny them the chance to live a normal life.

Why this is heartbreaking
Beagles are gentle, loving family dogs—yet in 2026, they are still being bred solely for laboratory testing. Activists say this is completely unacceptable, especially when humane alternatives exist.

Public Outcry Intensifies
Activists are demanding:

• Immediate rescue and rehoming of every dog still inside MBR Acres.
• Stronger enforcement of animal welfare laws to end laboratory breeding practices.
• Widespread awareness campaigns highlighting the cruelty behind animal testing.

The Question Everyone is Asking
Why are innocent family dogs still being bred for experiments in a modern world with scientific alternatives?

How You Can Help

• Sign petitions demanding the closure of MBR Acres.
• Support animal rescue and rehoming charities.
• Share this story to raise awareness and pressure authorities to act.

This is more than a campaign—it’s a fight to give thousands of beagles the lives they deserve. Public pressure could finally end decades of suffering.