- LIONSROCK
A young big cat in the middle of war
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- Arbesbach
After 20 years in a tiny cage, Mark found sanctuary
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- FELIDA
New beginnings for an abandoned tiger
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- FELIDA
Big cats are not pets, and this lion cub paid the price
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- Arbesbach
New beginnings for a brave bear
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- FELIDA
FOUR PAWS saves former restaurant lion & victim of commercial wildlife trade
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- Arbesbach
A remarkable new chapter for an elderly bear
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- Ninh Binh
The sun bear and the fate of the illegal wildlife trade
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- Shelter / Private home
Freed from a life of misery and fighting for human entertainment
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- TIERART
Another victim of the ruthless tiger trade, now flourishing in her forever home
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- FELIDA
Frozen in fear in an inappropriate enclosure and now in his forever home
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- Shelter / Private home
Ray of hope — a fresh start for the abused dancing bear
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- FELIDA
A new beginning for the last circus tigers in Slovakia
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- LIONSROCK
A fresh start soon in South Africa for former French circus lions
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- Shelter / Private home
The last captive elephant in a zoo in Pakistan begins a new chapter as she is reunited with her family
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- Domazhyr
Safety for two young brown bears trapped in a private zoo near the front line of the war in Ukraine
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- TIERART
A fresh start after years of performing
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- Shelter / Private home
Her escape from the dog meat trade
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- Shelter / Private home
Abused their whole lives to dance and bait for human amusement
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- Shelter / Private home
Retiring an elephant from captivity: How elephant Charley became elephant Duma
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- LIONSROCK
When your only purpose in life is to entertain others
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- LIONSROCK
From private keeping in Slovakia to the skies of South Africa
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- Müritz
A new beginning for bear Dushi at our BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz
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- LIONSROCK
A traumatic start in life with a happy ending
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- TIERART
A victim of the wildcat trade in Europe
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- LIONSROCK
A journey from conflict to sanctuary
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- Ninh Binh
Previously held in a tiny cage, the female Asiatic black bear has finally arrived at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh
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- TIERART
A victim of the ruthless tiger trade
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- Shelter / Private home
From rescued stray to beloved AAI team member
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- 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
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- Ninh Binh
The last bile bear in Son La province is finally rescued
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- Shelter / Private home
The brave survivor from Moldova
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- Shelter / Private home
Nadiya and her ten puppies barely made it to safety from the flood
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- Shelter / Private home
Becky barely escaped the flood, covered in ticks
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- Shelter / Private home
Bilka was found with a broken leg and in bad condition
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- Müritz
They have spent most of their lives in a small concrete cage, unable to express their natural behaviour
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- Ninh Binh
A fresh start for the young bear after being kept in a tiny cage
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- TIERART
Rescued fox Jackson shares new home with fellow rescued foxes
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- FOREST SCHOOL
Because he loves humans so much, Robin will never be able to be released into the wild
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- FOREST SCHOOL
A loving older stepsister to the babies, and a good friend to Eska
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- Shelter / Private home
Rescued from the dog meat trade, five heroes await new homes in Switzerland
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- FOREST SCHOOL
Rescued from a stressful situation, cheeky Eska will soon be released into the wild
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- Al Ma'wa
After two years of meticulous preparations, the big cats arrived at their new home at Al Maꞌwa Wildlife Reserve
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- Shelter / Private home
Saved from the streets, miracle kittens found special care
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- LIONSROCK
Ten lions were transferred from the Gauteng Province of South Africa to LIONSROCK
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- TIERART
A bundle of energy rescued from private keeping
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- Belitsa
Trapped for the first 6 years of her life
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- LIONSROCK
#TrainTigers from Argentina no longer have to live in a train
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- FOREST SCHOOL
Recovering from being kept as a pet in a tiny cage
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- Shelter / Private home
How FOUR PAWS' Project Kishka helps stray cats in Ukraine
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- Domazhyr
Abandoned in a destroyed backyard in war-torn Ukraine
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- Ninh Binh
Stolen for the illegal wildlife trade, two orphaned bear cubs are safe now
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- Al Ma'wa
Sibling lion cubs are bought and sold until FOUR PAWS stepped in
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- Shelter / Private home
After narrowly escaping slaughter, he has found love, kindness, and a place to call home
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- Domazhyr
No more entertaining – a new life awaits the Ukrainian restaurant bear
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- Shelter / Private home
From misery to happiness – these dogs and cats got a second chance
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- Arosa
After many years in poor captivity, a new chapter for the brown bears begins
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- Belitsa
FOUR PAWS brings Albanian bear Riku to BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa
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- Belitsa
They 'danced' all their lives for tourists
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- Belitsa
Bear Teddy gets the life he deserves in BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa!
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- Belitsa
Some wounds remain scars forever
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- Belitsa
After many years of 'dancing', this girl can spend her days in peace
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- Ninh Binh
From life behind bars to paradise: Almost two decades in captivity are over
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- Arosa
After many years in the circus, a new life is finally beginning for the brown bear
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- Shelter / Private home
Our heaviest rescue to date – after years of isolation for the Asian elephant Kaavan, his loneliness finally ends!
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- Ninh Binh
The impromptu rescue of three nameless Asiatic black bears
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- FOREST SCHOOL
The orangutan infant who was found alone with suspicious injuries has started a new life in the ORANGUTAN FOREST SCHOOL
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- Ninh Binh
Three bear cubs saved in Vietnam from illegal wildlife traders
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- Prishtina
The saddest bear of Albania found his safe haven – the moment that he got released from his chains
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- FOREST SCHOOL
With a broken arm and no mother, baby orangutan Bhima needs special care
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- FELIDA
Rescued from a zoo in Bulgaria and brought to our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary
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- Ninh Binh
Asiatic black bears La, Lam, Sang, Dua, Khe, Oi and Xoai begin their new lives at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh
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- Prishtina
FOUR PAWS rescues orphaned bear cub from basement
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- FELIDA
Two Bulgarian lion cubs find a new home in our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary
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- Shelter / Private home
FOUR PAWS was able to turn his life around
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- Shelter / Private home
So much love to give after being hurt by humans
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- Shelter / Private home
Heartlessly dumped on the streets of Thailand, he was left to fend for himself
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- Shelter / Private home
Thailand's Forgotten Dogs Program saved her life
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- Shelter / Private home
Suffering from a severe skin disease and starvation, she was a sad sight and needed urgent help
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- Shelter / Private home
Found at the side of the road with a broken back, Fufu needed urgent help
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- FOREST SCHOOL
The orangutan orphan recovering from trauma and learning how to enjoy her life again in the ORANGUTAN FOREST SCHOOL
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- Müritz
One of Europe’s saddest bears rescued
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- Arosa
Two new inhabitants at Arosa Bear Sanctuary, Switzerland
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- FELIDA
This lion is a true fighter: his story from 'Europe's worst zoo' to a happy life
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- Arosa
After a long journey the first bear moved in Arosa Bear Sanctuary
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- FOREST SCHOOL
Help came just in time!
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- Shelter / Private home
Six of the rescued dogs fly to the US to find a loving home
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- Shelter / Private home
How Busia went from streets to a much loved therapy dog
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- Arbesbach
She is a unique bear lady, who loves pasta and Chanel Nº 5
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- Shelter / Private home
Three dogs found on deaths door
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- FELIDA
Lion Bobby is settled and relaxed at his home in our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary
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- Shelter / Private home
Part of our Mission on Silk Island
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- LIONSROCK
Home at LIONSROCK after Emergency Rescue
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- Ninh Binh
The story of a bear, confiscated from the backseat of a taxi
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- Shelter / Private home
With painful injuries, dog Ursus was left for dead in a field
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- Shelter / Private home
Left howling in pain when struck by a motorbike, dog Archie gets the care he desperately needed
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- Shelter / Private home
Tied up in a plastic bag and thrown away like trash
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- Shelter / Private home
An abused dog gets his second chance and a family who loves him
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An accident has left dog App with a horrifying injury
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- Shelter / Private home
A serious injury left her an option for a life on the streets impossible
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- Shelter / Private home
A little puppy found alone, afraid and with a worrisome wound
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- Shelter / Private home
A sweet and gentle soul – hit by a car and left to die
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- Shelter / Private home
An emergency case during our rescue mission on Silk Island
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- Shelter / Private home
Rescued from the dog meat trade in Vietnam
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- Belitsa
FOUR PAWS transferred two brown bears to cooperation partner Bear Refuge Kuterevo in Croatia
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- Domazhyr
First steps in his new life
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- Ninh Binh
He suffered almost three decades in a tiny, filthy cage
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- Belitsa
A victim of uncontrolled breeding in Bulgaria
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- Shelter / Private home
Some dogs are luckier than others
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- Ninh Binh
Suffering bears find a species-appropriate and safe home
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- Shelter / Private home
Blind cat eluded cat thieves and stumbled her way to safety
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- Shelter / Private home
How a wheelchair changed this little furball's life
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- Shelter / Private home
FOUR PAWS is helping Meow recover and find a safe, loving home
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- Shelter / Private home
Compassion saved Bobby's life, after he was sold to the dog meat trade
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- Shelter / Private home
FOUR PAWS and the Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) Coalition rescued victim from dog meat traders
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- Müritz
FOUR PAWS rescues bears from a tiny cage in Albania
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- Ninh Binh
Five bears rescued from agonising conditions in Vietnam
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- Domazhyr
FOUR PAWS rescues Ukrainian baiting bear
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- Ninh Binh
FOUR PAWS rescues a further pair of abused bears caged for over 12 years
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- Belitsa
New home for one of Europe's saddest bears
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Two bear cubs saved from illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam
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- Domazhyr
Potap is now able to enjoy a peaceful life in a near-natural environment.
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- Domazhyr
Ukrainian restaurant bear rescued by FOUR PAWS
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FOUR PAWS rescues Ukrainian fighting bear
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Fighting bear Kvitka rescued from Ukrainian hunting station
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- Domazhyr
One of 'Europe’s saddest bears' gets a new home at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr
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- Ninh Binh
FOUR PAWS ends the keeping of bile bears in Ninh Binh province
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- Shelter / Private home
From the streets to a new human-animal bond in our Animal Assisted Intervention programme
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From captivity to compassion - a sanctuary's impact
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- Shelter / Private home
Shuri and her babies were spared a brutal end, avoiding being served as the popular dish 'Little Tiger'
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