Nov 2024 - Shelter / Private home
The last captive elephant in a zoo in Pakistan begins a new chapter as she is reunited with her family
MoreDec 2009 - LIONSROCK
The first all-male pride at LIONSROCK
MoreNov 2024 - Domazhyr
Safety for two young brown bears trapped in a private zoo near the front line of the war in Ukraine
MoreJul 2024 - TIERART
A fresh start after years of performing
MoreNov 2024 - FELIDA
Frozen in fear in an inappropriate enclosure and now in his forever home
MoreOct 2019 - LIONSROCK
A journey to a joyful life
MoreJun 2024 - Shelter / Private home
Her escape from the dog meat trade
MoreJan 2018 - FOREST SCHOOL
From a malnourished little baby to a fighting spirit
MoreApr 2024 - Shelter / Private home
Abused their whole lives to dance and bait for human amusement
MoreOct 2018 - LIONSROCK
Once exploited for human amusement to living a species appropriate life at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary
MoreSep 2024 -
Retiring an elephant from captivity: How elephant Charley became elephant Duma
MoreMay 2024 - LIONSROCK
When your only purpose in life is to entertain others
MoreAug 2024 - LIONSROCK
From private keeping in Slovakia to the skies of South Africa
MoreSep 2011 - Müritz
Rescued from a small concrete enclosure, the three-legged bear now enjoys life at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz
MoreMay 2024 - Ninh Binh
Abused for his bile over and over again, poor Chinh's suffering has finally come to an end
MoreJun 2022 - LIONSROCK
A traumatic start in life with a happy ending
MoreJun 2023 - LIONSROCK
A young big cat in the middle of war
MoreFeb 2024 - LIONSROCK
A journey from conflict to sanctuary
MoreOct 2023 - Ninh Binh
Previously held in a tiny cage, the female Asiatic black bear has finally arrived at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh
MoreDec 2023 - TIERART
Another victim of the ruthless tiger trade
MoreJul 2023 - TIERART
A victim of the ruthless tiger trade
MoreJul 2022 - Shelter / Private home
From rescued stray to beloved AAI team member
MoreJul 2021 - Shelter / Private home
A story of healing and hope
MoreMay 2023 - Al Ma'wa
After years of abuse at an illegal breeding farm in Argentina, the Bengal Tigers are now at home in Al Ma'wa
MoreDec 2021 - Ninh Binh
The last bile bear in Son La province is finally rescued
MoreMar 2023 - Shelter / Private home
The brave survivor from Moldova
MoreMay 2023 - Shelter / Private home
Bilka was found with a broken leg and in bad condition
MoreJun 2023 - Shelter / Private home
Becky barely escaped the flood, covered in ticks
MoreJun 2023 - Shelter / Private home
Nadiya and her ten puppies barely made it to safety from the flood
MoreOct 2019 - Müritz
They have spent most of their lives in a small concrete cage, unable to express their natural behaviour
MoreOct 2022 - Ninh Binh
A fresh start for the young bear after being kept in a tiny cage
MoreApr 2019 - TIERART
Rescued fox Jackson shares new home with fellow rescued foxes
MoreAug 2017 - FOREST SCHOOL
A loving older stepsister to the babies, and a good friend to Eska
MoreApr 2018 - FOREST SCHOOL
Kartini has good forest skills and loves looking for food
MoreSep 2017 - FOREST SCHOOL
Best friends with Gonda, Tegar is already moving fluidly through the trees like a forest expert!
MoreJul 2017 - FOREST SCHOOL
With the love and support of his caregivers, the little orphan is learning to be an orangutan again
MoreSep 2024 - FOREST SCHOOL
Because he loves humans so much, Robin will never be able to be released into the wild
MoreDec 2022 - Arbesbach
After 20 years in a tiny cage, Albania's last restaurant bear is finally free
MoreSep 2022 - Shelter / Private home
Rescued from the dog meat trade, 5 heroes await new homes in Switzerland
MoreApr 2017 - FOREST SCHOOL
Rescued from a stressful situation, cheeky Eska will soon be released into the wild
MoreApr 2017 - FOREST SCHOOL
Once kept in a barren metal cage, the female is on her way to be fully free
MoreNov 2022 - Al Ma'wa
After two years of meticulous preparations, the big cats arrived at their new home at Al Maꞌwa Wildlife Reserve
MoreNov 2022 - Shelter / Private home
Saved from the streets, miracle kittens found special care
MoreJul 2022 - TIERART
A bundle of energy rescued from private keeping
MoreSep 2022 - Belitsa
Trapped for the first 6 years of her life
MoreMar 2022 - LIONSROCK
#TrainTigers from Argentina no longer have to live in a train
MoreMay 2022 - FOREST SCHOOL
Recovering from being kept as a pet in a tiny cage
MoreMay 2022 - Ninh Binh
Stolen for the illegal wildlife trade, two orphaned bear cubs are safe now
MoreNov 2022 - LIONSROCK
Ten lions were safely transferred from the Gauteng Province
of South Africa to LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary
MoreSep 2022 - Al Ma'wa
Sibling lion cubs are bought and sold until FOUR PAWS stepped in
MoreOct 2014 - LIONSROCK
Sasha overcame great adversity to eventually find a safe, forever home
MoreSep 2016 - LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary
Once a selfie-cub but now a confident leopard enjoying his best life in the African sun
MoreMar 2022 - Domazhyr
No more entertaining – a new life awaits the Ukrainian restaurant bear
MoreFeb 2021 - Shelter / Private home
After narrowly escaping slaughter, he has found love, kindness, and a place to call home
MoreAug 2016 - LIONSROCK
Happy 6th Rescueversary to tiger Laziz
MoreSep 2021 - FELIDA
From sadness to safety: Simba and his siblings found their new home!
MoreJun 2021 - Domazhyr
From being props to life in paradise, three bears cubs begin their new lives at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr
MoreMay 2022 - Arosa
After many years in poor captivity, a new chapter for the brown bears begins
More - Shelter / Private home
From misery to happiness – these dogs and cats got a second chance
MoreFeb 2019 - TIERART
A victim of the wildcat trade in Europe
MoreAug 2017 - Belitsa
New home for one of Europe's saddest bears
MoreNov 2020 - Belitsa
Bear Teddy gets the life he deserves in BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa!
MoreJun 2007 - Belitsa
They 'danced' all their lives for tourists
MoreJul 2019 - Belitsa
FOUR PAWS transferred two brown bears to cooperation partner Bear Refuge Kuterevo in Croatia
MoreNov 2019 - Belitsa
A victim of uncontrolled breeding in Bulgaria
MoreJun 2007 - Belitsa
Some wounds remain scars forever
MoreDec 2016 - Belitsa
FOUR PAWS brings Albanian bear Riku to BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa
MoreJun 2007 - Belitsa
Some wounds remain scars forever
MoreJul 2007 - Belitsa
After many years of 'dancing', this girl can spend her days in peace
MoreMay 2014 - FELIDA
The beautiful tigress of FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary
MoreFeb 2022 -
From life behind bars to paradise: Almost two decades in captivity are over
MoreSep 2018 - Shelter / Private home
From the streets to a new human-animal bond in our Animal Assisted Intervention programme
MoreAug 2021 - Domazhyr
The Ukrainian circus and restaurant bear finally gets her freedom
MoreDec 2020 - Arosa
After many years in the circus, a new life is finally beginning for the brown bear
MoreOct 2021 - FELIDA
Left to die, but eventually rescued and safely transferred to our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary
MoreMay 2021 - Shelter / Private home
Our heaviest rescue to date – after years of isolation for the Asian elephant Kaavan, his loneliness finally ends!
MoreMay 2019 - Ninh Binh
The impromptu rescue of three nameless Asiatic black bears
MoreJun 2018 - Domazhyr
Fighting bear Kvitka rescued from Ukrainian hunting station
MoreOct 2021 - LIONSROCK
Samson and uncle Tom settling into their lives at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary
MoreApr 2021 - Shelter / Private home
Abandoned and in a terrible condition, dog Jason is now on his long road to recovery
MoreNov 2020 - FOREST SCHOOL
The orangutan infant who was found alone with suspicious injuries has started a new life in the ORANGUTAN FOREST SCHOOL
MoreFeb 2020 - TIERART
An African wild cat found in the forests of Germany
MoreOct 2020 - Domazhyr
After an accident, the brown bear gets a new life at our BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr
MoreOct 2018 - Müritz
A new beginning for bear Dushi at our BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz
MoreJul 2021 - Shelter / Private home
Bobo’s owner was struggling to care for him, but with help, Bobo is recovering and looking better than ever
MoreJun 2021 - Domazhyr
Two became three – the restaurant bears who have a new start at our BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr
MoreMay 2020 - Ninh Binh
Three bear cubs saved in Vietnam from illegal wildlife traders
MoreApr 2021 - Ninh Binh
After being locked away behind iron bars, there is a bright future for the Asiatic black bear
MoreMar 2021 - Ninh Binh
Kept in a basement, the Asiatic black bears were rescued from a life in darkness
MoreAug 2016 - Prishtina
The saddest bear of Albania found his safe haven – the moment that he got released from his chains
MoreMay 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Our partner organisation ARCA saved a donkey's life!
MoreOct 2020 - FOREST SCHOOL
With a broken arm and no mother, baby orangutan Bhima needs special care
MoreMar 2019 - Ninh Binh
Five bears rescued from agonising conditions in Vietnam
MoreMar 2018 - FELIDA
Rescued from a zoo in Bulgaria and brought to our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary
MoreDec 2020 - Shelter / Private home
A glimmer of hope for cats that are victims of a brutal trade in Southeast Asia
MoreNov 2020 - Ninh Binh
Asiatic black bears La, Lam, Sang, Dua, Khe, Oi and Xoai begin their new lives at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh
MoreJun 2021 - Prishtina
FOUR PAWS rescues orphaned bear cub from basement
MoreFeb 2018 - FELIDA
Two Bulgarian lion cubs find a new home in our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary
MoreMay 2014 - Shelter / Private home
From the streets to a new human-animal bond in our Animal Assisted Intervention programme
MoreMar 2021 - Shelter / Private home
Chained for one year, dog Lola finally gets a chance in life
MoreNov 2017 - Ninh Binh
A former bile bear, suffering from stress disorder, enlarged adrenal glands and with two missing front paws, is finally rescued
MoreMar 2020 - LIONSROCK
Home at LIONSROCK after Emergency Rescue
MoreOct 2020 - Domazhyr
Born for entertainment, these two restaurant bears knew no different – now they begin a new life!
MoreFeb 2020 - Shelter / Private home
So much love to give after being hurt by humans
MoreMay 2021 - Shelter / Private home
Together, we have saved millions of dogs from slaughter
MoreFeb 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Thailand's Forgotten Dogs Program saved her life
MoreJan 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Found at the side of the road with a broken back, Fufu needed urgent help
MoreFeb 2018 - Shelter / Private home
Poor dog Doris had a stroke of bad luck in humid Thailand
MoreJul 2020 - FOREST SCHOOL
The orangutan orphan recovering from trauma and learning how to enjoy her life again in the ORANGUTAN FOREST SCHOOL
MoreNov 2016 - Müritz
One of Europe’s saddest bears rescued
MoreFeb 2021 - Shelter / Private home
Cambodian government steps up against the horrible dog meat trade and calls FOUR PAWS to help take care of the rescued animals
MoreFeb 2021 - Shelter / Private home
Cyclones and COVID couldn’t stop this rescue story
MoreOct 2018 - FELIDA
This lion is a true fighter: his story from 'Europe's worst zoo' to a happy life
MoreJun 2019 - TIERART
An orphaned roe fawn in a meadow who fought to live!
MoreMay 2020 - FOREST SCHOOL
Help came just in time!
MoreOct 2019 - Shelter / Private home
Rescued dogs from the the first Cambodian slaughterhouse closure
MoreJan 2019 - Ninh Binh
Two bear cubs saved from illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam
MoreJul 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Six of the rescued dogs fly to the US to find a loving home
MoreApr 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Three dogs found on deaths door
MoreJun 1998 - Arbesbach
She is a unique bear lady, who loves pasta and Chanel Nº 5
MoreMar 2017 - Shelter / Private home
From guard dog to therapy dog
MoreOct 2018 - FELIDA
Lion Bobby is settled and relaxed at his home in our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary
MoreJan 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Left howling in pain when struck by a motorbike, dog Archie gets the care he desperately needed
MoreNov 2019 - Shelter / Private home
An abused dog gets his second chance and a family who loves him
MoreDec 2016 - Shelter / Private home
An accident has left dog App with a horrifying injury
MoreSep 2019 - Shelter / Private home
A little puppy found alone, afraid and with a worrisome wound
MoreApr 2021 - Shelter / Private home
A sweet and gentle soul – hit by a car and left to die
MoreSep 2019 - Ninh Binh
Suffering bears find a species-appropriate and safe home
MoreOct 2021 - Shelter / Private home
A dark secret in the shadows of Angkor Wat
MoreOct 2019 - Shelter / Private home
How we managed to rescue these two sweeties in the very last minute
MoreOct 2019 - Shelter / Private home
Some dogs are luckier than others
MoreNov 2019 - Shelter / Private home
FOUR PAWS is helping Meow recover and find a safe, loving home
MoreJun 2019 - Shelter / Private home
Compassion saved Bobby's life, after he was sold to the dog meat trade
MoreJun 2019 - Müritz
FOUR PAWS rescues bears from a tiny cage in Albania
MoreFeb 2019 - Domazhyr
FOUR PAWS rescues Ukrainian baiting bear
MoreAug 2018 - Ninh Binh
FOUR PAWS rescues a further pair of abused bears caged for over 12 years
MoreNov 2018 - Ninh Binh
Two bears are in safety and one more Vietnamese province has no more bile bear farms
MoreApr 2018 - Ninh Binh
FOUR PAWS ends the keeping of bile bears in Ninh Binh province
MoreNov 2017 - Domazhyr
FOUR PAWS rescues Ukrainian fighting bear
MoreOct 2017 - Domazhyr
Ukrainian restaurant bear rescued by FOUR PAWS
MoreOct 2017 - Domazhyr
One of 'Europe’s saddest bears' gets a new home at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr
MoreJul 2018 - Arosa
After a long journey the first bear moved in Arosa Bear Sanctuary
MoreNov 2013 - LIONSROCK
Starlight Tigers: Circus to Sanctuary
MoreApr 2019 - LIONSROCK
Motan and Pisa have settled in incredibly well at our project LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary & Lodge!
MoreFeb 2019 - Shelter / Private home
Shuri and her babies were spared a brutal end, avoiding being served as the popular dish 'Little Tiger'
MoreJan 2021 - Shelter / Private home
MoreDec 2016 - Shelter / Private home
From street dog to valuable AAI team member
MoreJun 2015 - Shelter / Private home
A miracle called Sunface
MoreJul 2015 - TIERART
The tigress' first months of life were in illegal keeping
MoreMay 2014 - LIONSROCK
This beautiful tiger moved from our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary to LIONSROCK in March this year.
MoreJun 2008 - LIONSROCK
Rescued in the brink of time
MoreJul 2017 - Domazhyr
Potap is now able to enjoy a peaceful life in a near-natural environment
MoreNov 2017 - Ninh Binh
Nhi Nho, Thai Van and Thai Giang now live in BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh
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