animal rescues

We provide former animals in need with species-appropriate homes.

Bear Dushi

Rescue Dushi

A new beginning for bear Dushi at our BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

Bear Violeta enjoys her life

Rescue Violeta

Some wounds remain scars forever

Dog Sor and Pitch

Rescue Sor and Pich

Part of our Mission on Silk Island

Lion Lenci in FELIDA

Rescue Lenci

This lion is a true fighter: his story from 'Europe's worst zoo' to a happy life

Bengal tiger rescue from the Bloemfontein Zoo

Rescue of Two Tigers and Three Jackals

Home at LIONSROCK after Emergency Rescue

Dasha and Lelya at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

Rescue Dasha and Lelya

They have spent most of their lives in a small concrete cage, unable to express their natural behaviour

Dog Ursus

Rescue Ursus

With painful injuries, dog Ursus was left for dead in a field

Confiscated Bear in a cage

Rescue Freddie

The story of a bear, confiscated from the backseat of a taxi

Dog Archie

Rescue Archie

Left howling in pain when struck by a motorbike, dog Archie gets the care he desperately needed

Rescue Max

An abused dog gets his second chance and a family who loves him

The four puppies in a bag

Rescue of Four Puppies

Tied up in a plastic bag and thrown away like trash

Dog Fufu was found with a broken back

Rescue Fufu

Found at the side of the road with a broken back, Fufu needed urgent help

Rescue Zhulia

A serious injury left her an option for a life on the streets impossible

Dog App receiving treatment

Rescue App

An accident has left dog App with a horrifying injury

Dog Oiţã on the streets

Rescue Oiţã

So much love to give after being hurt by humans

Toffee receiving treatment

Rescue Toffee

A little puppy found alone, afraid and with a worrisome wound

Dog Mia - 3 month old

Rescue Mia

A sweet and gentle soul - hit by a car and left to die

Dog Ginou

Rescue Ginou

An emergency case during our rescue mission on Silk Island

Dancing Bears Svetla and Mima in chains

Rescue Svetla and Mima

They 'danced' all their lives for tourists

Brown bear Lady M.

Rescue Lady M.

After many years of 'dancing', this girl can spend her days in peace

Veronica suffered from a severe skin infection

Rescue Veronica

Suffering from a sever skin disease and starvation, she was a sad sight and needed urgent help

Local activist, taking the dogs to safety on the back of his motorbike

Rescue Rum and Cola

Rescued from the dog meat trade in Vietnam

Dog Kitty sitting

Rescue Kitty

Thailand's Forgotten Dogs Program saved her life

Dog Whitey suffered from skin infection

Rescue Whitey

Heartlessly dumped on the streets of Thailand, he was left to fend for himself

Lion Bobby in FELIDA

Rescue Bobby

Lion Bobby is settled and relaxed at his home in our FELIDA Big Cat Centre.

Animal Charity

Rescue Masoud and Terez

Two Bulgarian lion cubs find a new home in our Big Cat Centre FELIDA

Animal Charity

Rescue Suzana and Bruno

FOUR PAWS transferred two brown bears to cooperation partner Bear Refuge Kuterevo in Croatia

Rescue Misha

First steps in his new life

Puma in the enclosure

Rescue Tikam

A victim of the wildcat trade in Europe

Bear ben in a tiny cage

Rescue Ben

He suffered almost three decades in a tiny, filthy cage

Animal charity

Rescue Vesko

A victim of uncontrolled breeding in Bulgaria

Dog Lucky

Rescue of Lucky

Some dogs are luckier than others

Animal Charity

51 dogs rescued from the dog meat trade in Vietnam

Asia Canine Protection Alliance helps provide medical care for confiscated dogs

Animal Charity

Rescue Jackson

Rescued fox Jackson shares new home with fellow rescued foxes

Bear Bile

Biggest Bile Bear Rescue

Suffering bears find a species-appropriate and safe home

Animal Charity

Rescue Mina

Blind cat eluded cat thieves and stumbled her way to safety

Animal Charity

Rescue Buttercup

How a wheelchair changed this little furball's life

Animal Charity

Rescue Moo

FOUR PAWS was able to turn his life around

Second Chance for Cinta

FOUR PAWS and the Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) Coalition rescued victim from dog meat traders

Bobby escapes death sentence

Compassion saved Bobby's life, after he was sold to the dog meat trade

Animal Charity

Rescue Meow

FOUR PAWS is helping Meow recover and find a safe, loving home

Animal Charity

Rescue Rocco

FOUR PAWS rescues bears from a tiny cage in Albania

Rescue Bear Cub

FOUR PAWS rescues orphaned bear cub from basement

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Rescue Lili, Lulu and Lac

The impromptu rescue of three nameless Asiatic black bears

Animal Charity

Rescue Keo, Lim, Dieu, San and Khoai Lang

Five bears rescued from agonising conditions in Vietnam

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Rescue Laska

FOUR PAWS rescues Ukrainian baiting bear

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Rescue Riku

FOUR PAWS brings Albanian bear Riku to DANCING BEARS PARK Belitsa

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Rescue Jeta

New home for one of Europe's saddest bears

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Rescue Jeta

New home for one of Europe's saddest bears

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Rescue Luna

One of Europe’s saddest bears rescued

Animal Charity

Rescue Hoa Lan and Hoa Tra

FOUR PAWS rescues a further pair of abused bears caged for over 12 years

Animal Charity

Rescue May and Binh Yen

FOUR PAWS ends the keeping of bile bears in Ninh Binh province

Animal Charity

Rescue Tyson

One of 'Europe’s saddest bears' gets a new home at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

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Rescue Kvitka

Fighting bear Kvitka rescued from Ukrainian hunting station

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Rescue Mashutka

FOUR PAWS rescues Ukrainian fighting bear

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Rescue Manya

Ukrainian restaurant bear rescued by FOUR PAWS

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Rescue Potap

Potap is now able to enjoy a peaceful life in a near-natural environment.

Animal Charity

Rescue Mi and Tam

Two bear cubs saved from illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam

Animal Charity

Rescue Amelia & Meimo

Two new inhabitants at Arosa Bear Sanctuary, Switzerland

Animal Charity

Rescue Napa

After a long journey the first bear moved in Arosa Bear Sanctuary

Bear Teddy in a tiny cage

Rescue Teddy

This young bear has his whole life ahead of him, and is in need of our help now!

Animal Charity

Rescue Ivan-Asen

Rescued from a zoo in Bulgaria and brought to our Big Cat Centre FELIDA

Animal Charity

Rescue Shuri and Babies

Shuri and her babies were spared a brutal end, avoiding being served as the popular dish 'Little Tiger'

Animal Charity

Rescue Ivan-Asen

Rescued from a zoo in Bulgaria and brought to our Big Cat Centre FELIDA

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