A campaign group that fights against puppies being bred for scientific testing has announced a nine-year-old girl is their new patron. 

Isabelle Keane says she's “really excited” to be helping Camp Beagle which is dedicated to ending the breeding of puppies for toxicology testing. 

It also claims to be the longest running UK animal rights protest camp in history and the committed campaigners are based outside MBR Acres, in Wyton. 

Isabelle has already written to the Prime Minister twice to highlight the issue and has been busy making video clips for social media.  

She found out about Camp Beagle through her Nan who is passionate about the ethical treatment of animals.    

Isabelle, from Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, said: “I’m really excited to help Camp Beagle.  

“Puppies should be happy and safe, not used for toxicology testing.  

“I believe we can make a difference if we all work together to protect animals and show that kindness is the way forward.  

“It is time to find other ways to test products without hurting animals.” 

Isabelle Keane is already a passionate animal welfare activist. Isabelle Keane is already a passionate animal welfare activist. (Image: Camp Beagle) In her new role, Isabelle will support Camp Beagle’s mission to end the suffering of animals, promote ethical alternatives, and rally public support for policy changes.   

She will participate in campaigns, public speaking engagements, and fundraising efforts aimed at increasing awareness and achieving the group’s objectives.   

Isabelle takes on the role after Camp Beagle’s last patron, Ron, sadly died nearly two years ago at the age of 102.  

He would join his fellow campaigners at animal rights protests on his mobility scooter and became vegan at the age of 100.  

Camp Beagle campaigns relentlessly for its cause from the grassroots level to central government.  

A range of celebrities and influencers have visited the camp which has helped raise the campaign’s profile over social media.  

Recent visitors include reality television star Gemma Collins, presenter and journalist Wendy Turner Webster and actress Carol Royle.