animal rescues

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

Orphan Damai arrives at the ORANGUTAN FOREST SCHOOL

Rescue Orangutan Damai

Help came just in time!

Rescue Leo and Melanka

Rescue Leo and Melanka

Both bears rescued after 14 long years in a barren cage

Bear Nhi Nho

Rescue Nhi Nho

A former bile bear, suffering from stress disorder, enlarged adrenal glands and with two missing front paws, is finally rescued.

Cat Victor

Rescue Victor

A true survivor and a little miracle

Rescue Anya and Frankie

Rescue Anya and Frankie

A long life of happiness awaits them

Lions Masoud and Terez

Rescue Masoud and Terez

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

Therapy dog Busia

Rescue Busia

How Busia went from streets to a much loved therapy dog

Dog Kovi

Rescue Kovi, Kara, Tina

Three dogs found on deaths door

Bear Riku to DANCING BEARS PARK Belitsa

Rescue Riku

FOUR PAWS brings Albanian bear Riku to DANCING BEARS PARK Belitsa

Bear Jeta

Rescue Jeta

New home for one of Europe's saddest bears

Therapy dog Smiley

Rescue Smiley

From street dog to valuable AAI team member

Therapy dog Shoko

Rescue Shoko

From guard dog to therapy dog

Rescued bear cub Mochi

Rescue Mochi

Tiny, 4 lb bear cub saved in Vietnam from illegal wildlife traders

Lion Bobby in FELIDA

Rescue Bobby

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

Cuc and Nhai, a life behind bars

Rescue Daisy and Jasmine

After 18 years behind bars, Daisy and Jasmine get rescued to a new life

Dog Doris

Rescue Doris

Poor dog Doris had a stroke of bad luck in humid Thailand

Kitten Roxy

Rescue Roxy

Found as a malnourished little kitten on the streets of Cambodia

Hazel and Diana

Rescue Hazel and Diana

Two baby kittens that were thrown away like garbage

Cat Leila

Rescue Luke and Leila

Saved from the cat meat trade industry at the very last minute

Dog Honey

Rescue Honey

After losing her leg in trap, Honey was in incredible pain and needed help

Therapy dog Caju

Rescue Caju

From a stray puppy fighting for her life to a loved therapy dog in Romania

Therapy dog Lisa

Rescue Lisa

From the streets to a new human-animal bond in our Animal Assisted Intervention program

Tigress Dehli at FELIDA

Rescue Dehli

The beautiful tigress of FELIDA

Bear Ben in a tiny cage

Rescue Ben

He suffered almost three decades in a tiny, filthy cage

Dog Sor and Pitch

Rescue Sor and Pich

Part of our Mission on Silk Island

Bear Violeta enjoys her life

Rescue Violeta

Some wounds remain scars forever

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 behavior

Dog Sunface

Rescue Sunface

A miracle called Sunface

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

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

The four puppies in a bag

Rescue of Four Puppies

Tied up in a plastic bag and thrown away like trash

Dog App receiving treatment

Rescue App

An accident has left dog App with a horrifying injury

Rescue Zhulia

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

Dog Oiţã on the streets

Rescue Oiţã

So much love to give after being hurt by humans

Lion Ivan-Asen in FELDIA 2018

Rescue Ivan-Asen

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

Dog Lucky

Rescue Lucky

A much loved dog that couldn't get the help she needed

Toffee receiving treatment

Rescue Toffee

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

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

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

Brown bear Lady M.

Rescue Lady M.

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

Dog Mia - 3 month old

Rescue Mia

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

Dog Kitty sitting

Rescue Kitty

Thailand's Forgotten Dogs Program saved her life

Bear in cage

Rescue Suzana and Bruno

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

Biggest Bile Bear Rescue

Suffering bears find a species-appropriate and safe home

Rescue Mi and Tam

Two bear cubs saved from illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam

Bear Misha at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

Rescue Misha

First steps in his new life

Puma in the enclosure

Rescue Tikam

A victim of the wildcat trade in Europe

Brwon bear Vesko

Rescue Vesko

A victim of uncontrolled breeding in Bulgaria

Dogs in cages

51 dogs rescued from the dog meat trade in Vietnam

Asia Canine Protection Alliance helps provide medical care for confiscated dogs

Rescue Mina

Blind cat eluded cat thieves and stumbled her way to safety

Rescue Buttercup

How a wheelchair changed the life for this active cat

Rescue Meow

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

Rescue Bobby

Compassion saved Bobby's life

Rescue Cinta

From unimaginable suffering to a new life - and adoption!

Rescue Shuri and Babies

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

Rescue Moo

FOUR PAWS was able to turn his life around

Rescue Rocco

FOUR PAWS rescues bears from a tiny cage in Albania

Rescue Bear Cub

FOUR PAWS rescues orphaned bear cub from basement

Rescue Lili, Lulu and Lac

The impromptu rescue of three nameless Asiatic black bears

Rescue Chuoi, Tao and Le

Chuoi, Tao and Le were successfully lured out of their cage for the last time

Rescue Keo, Lim, Dieu, San and Khoai Lang

Five bears rescued from agonising conditions in Vietnam

Rescue Laska

FOUR PAWS rescues Ukrainian baiting bear

Bears Hoa Lan and Hoa Tra

Rescue Hoa Lan and Hoa Tra

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

Bear Manya

Rescue Manya

Ukrainian restaurant bear rescued by FOUR PAWS

Bear Kvitka

Rescue Kvitka

Fighting bear Kvitka rescued from Ukrainian hunting station

Bear Tyson

Rescue Tyson

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

Bears May and Binh Yen

Rescue May and Binh Yen

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

Bear Mashutka

Rescue Mashutka

FOUR PAWS rescues Ukrainian fighting bear

Rescue Amelia & Meimo

Two new residents at Arosa Bear Sanctuary, Switzerland

Bear Napa

Rescue Napa

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

Rescue Luna

One of Europe’s saddest bears rescued

Rescue Potap

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

Rescue Dushi

A new beginning for bear Dushi at our BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

Rescue Donkey Puica

Rescue Puica

ARCA, FOUR PAWS partner organization saves a donkey's life!