In Memory of Heli Dungler

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animal rescues

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

Bear Ben in a tiny cage

Rescue Ben

He suffered almost three decades in a tiny, filthy cage

Lion Ivan-Asen in FELDIA 2018

Rescue Ivan-Asen

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

Lions Masoud and Terez

Rescue Masoud and Terez

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

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

Confiscated Bear in a cage

Rescue Freddie

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

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 Shuri and Babies

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

Rescue Cinta

From unimaginable suffering to a new life - and adoption!

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

Rescue Riku

FOUR PAWS brings Albanian bear Riku to DANCING BEARS PARK Belitsa

Rescue Jeta

New home for one of Europe's saddest bears

Rescue Hoa Lan and Hoa Tra

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

Rescue Kvitka

Fighting bear Kvitka rescued from Ukrainian hunting station

Rescue Manya

Ukrainian restaurant bear rescued by FOUR PAWS

Rescue Tyson

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

Rescue May and Binh Yen

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

Rescue Mashutka

FOUR PAWS rescues Ukrainian fighting bear

Rescue Amelia & Meimo

Two new residents at Arosa Bear Sanctuary, Switzerland

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.