In this episode, we’re joined by Rose Patterson and Ben Newman, co-director of Animal Rising, the UK group behind some of the most high-profile animal rights actions of the last few years.

Rose and Ben share the full story of their open rescues at MBR Acres, the UK’s only beagle breeding facility for animal testing, including how they infiltrated the site, broke in under 24/7 security, and carried beagle puppies to freedom.

For saving those dogs, they’re now facing burglary charges and potential prison sentences of up to 10 years, with trials beginning at the end of 2025.

We also talk about:

• Why beagles are used in toxicology tests and what actually happens to them
• The emotional reality of going inside farms
• Animal Rising’s strategy to end factory farming in the UK
• Their massive nationwide investigation
• How they’re blocking new factory farms through legal challenges and local campaigns

To support Animal Rising & the beagle rescue trials: go to animalrising.org

Thanks for listening!!

Much love,

Farah Amber

Time stamps:

00:00 — Introduction

01:33 — Introduction by Rose & Ben

02:07 — Ben’s Vegan Journey

03:20 — Rose’s Vegan Journey

04:30 — Beagle Rescue at MBR Acres

15:30 — Arrests & Charges for the Rescue

17:20 — Animal Rising’s Project to End Factory Farming

20:06 — CAFF System & Blocking Factory Farms

22:20 — How to Support Animal Rising

25:10 — Conclusion

Watch the podcast on Youtube here.

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Connect with Rose & Ben at Animal Rising:

https://www.instagram.com/animal.rising

https://www.instagram.com/rose__patterson/

https://www.instagram.com/bennewman90

www.animalrising.org

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