Activists break into beagle breeding facility and free five dogs during second day of protests against animal testing.
Animal advocates have successfully rescued five beagles from a puppy mill that supplies dogs for scientific experiments. The activists from the Animal Freedom Movement took over the Marshall BioResources’ puppy farm in Cambridgeshire to bring attention to the breeding of around 2,000 beagles annually for laboratory tests. Beagles are commonly used in these experiments due to their gentle and friendly nature. During the protest, a group of 25 demonstrators dressed in white overalls occupied the facility, and some were arrested by the police. Despite the arrests, protestors continued to hold signs advocating for the end of animal testing and remained on the premises.
Animal rights advocates successfully rescued five beagles from a puppy mill that supplies dogs for scientific experiments. One of the liberated beagles from the MBR Acres facility is shown in the image.
Earlier today, members of the Animal Freedom Movement (AFM) once again took over the Marshall BioResources’ (MBR) puppy farm in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, for the second consecutive day. A photo captured the activists climbing a fence during the protest.
The facility reportedly breeds approximately 2,000 beagles annually to supply universities and private laboratories for research experiments. Four rescued beagles were pictured with an unidentified activist. Singer Will Young staged a solo protest by handcuffing himself to a gate at the location last November. Videos and photos shared on social media by members of the AFM showcased beagles housed within the facility. The group took to Facebook to express its desire for the closure of the MBR Acres facility and for the UK government to ban animal testing and the sale of animal-tested products by 2025. They mentioned their intention to continue occupying the site until their demands are met. Dillon Parsons, a spokesperson for the organization, emphasized that using animals for testing is unnecessary, as advanced technology is available for more reliable and efficient testing methods without causing cruelty or harm to animals.
Yesterday, a gathering of 25 demonstrators donned in white overalls occupied the building as well.
AFM members took to social media to share videos and photos that seemed to depict beagles being kept inside the facility.
Protesters in white overalls were seen sitting outside the MBR Acres facility near Huntingdon, demanding that the UK government and MBR demonstrate their love for animals. The Animal Freedom Movement (AFM) has announced plans for a peaceful protest outside the Home Office on June 27. MailOnline has reached out to MBR Acres for a comment on the situation. Last year, actor Ricky Gervais called for an immediate ban on animal testing, stating that these experiments have failed to advance medical progress. Back in 1975, journalist Mary Beith exposed the use of beagles in experiments to test the safety of cigarettes.
In a solitary demonstration last November, singer Will Young chained himself to a gate at the location.
