![Rescue Bear Chinh Bear Chinh in his cage on the bile farm](https://media.4-paws.org/d/a/8/3/da832d3548206de8556384862dc8203772c199aa/VIER%20PFOTEN_2024-04-16_00024-2890x2000-440x304.jpg)
May 2024 - Ninh Binh
Abused for his bile over and over again, poor Chinh's suffering has finally come to an end
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Feb 2024 - LIONSROCK
A journey from conflict to sanctuary
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Oct 2023 - 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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Jun 2023 - FELIDA
A young big cat in the middle of war
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Jun 2022 - FELIDA
A traumatic start in life with a happy ending
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Dec 2023 - TIERART
Another victim of the ruthless tiger trade
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Jul 2023 - TIERART
A victim of the ruthless tiger trade
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Jul 2021 - Shelter / Private home
A story of healing and hope
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Jul 2022 - Shelter / Private home
From rescued stray to beloved AAI team member
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May 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
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Dec 2021 - Ninh Binh
The last bile bear in Son La province is finally rescued
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Mar 2023 - Shelter / Private home
The brave survivor from Moldova
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Jun 2023 - Shelter / Private home
Nadiya and her ten puppies barely made it to safety from the flood
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Jun 2023 - Shelter / Private home
Becky barely escaped the flood, covered in ticks
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May 2023 - Shelter / Private home
Bilka was found with a broken leg and in bad condition
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Oct 2019 - Müritz
They have spent most of their lives in a small concrete cage, unable to express their natural behaviour
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Oct 2022 - Ninh Binh
A fresh start for the young bear after being kept in a tiny cage
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Apr 2019 - TIERART
Rescued fox Jackson shares new home with fellow rescued foxes
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Apr 2018 - FOREST SCHOOL
Kartini has good forest skills and loves looking for food
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Apr 2017 - FOREST SCHOOL
Because he loves humans so much, Robin will never be able to be released into the wild
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Aug 2017 - FOREST SCHOOL
A loving older stepsister to the babies, and a good friend to Eska
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Jul 2017 - FOREST SCHOOL
With the love and support of his caregivers, the little orphan is learning to be an orangutan again
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Sep 2017 - FOREST SCHOOL
Best friends with Gonda, Tegar is already moving fluidly through the trees like a forest expert!
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Jan 2018 - FOREST SCHOOL
From a malnourished little baby to a fighting spirit
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Dec 2022 - Arbesbach
After 20 years in a tiny cage, Albania's last restaurant bear is finally free
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Sep 2022 - Shelter / Private home
Rescued from the dog meat trade, 5 heroes await new homes in Switzerland
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Apr 2017 - FOREST SCHOOL
Rescued from a stressful situation, cheeky Eska will soon be released into the wild
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Apr 2017 - FOREST SCHOOL
Once kept in a barren metal cage, the female is on her way to be fully free
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Nov 2022 - 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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Nov 2022 - LIONSROCK
Ten lions were transferred from the Gauteng Province of South Africa to LIONSROCK
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Nov 2022 - Shelter / Private home
Saved from the streets, miracle kittens found special care
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Jul 2022 - TIERART
A bundle of energy rescued from private keeping
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Sep 2022 - Belitsa
Trapped for the first 6 years of her life
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Mar 2022 - LIONSROCK
#TrainTigers from Argentina no longer have to live in a train
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May 2022 - FOREST SCHOOL
Recovering from being kept as a pet in a tiny cage
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Oct 2022 - Shelter / Private home
How FOUR PAWS' Project Kishka helps stray cats in Ukraine
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Sep 2022 - Domazhyr
Abandoned in a destroyed backyard in war-torn Ukraine
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May 2022 - Ninh Binh
Stolen for the illegal wildlife trade, two orphaned bear cubs are safe now
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Sep 2022 - Al Ma'wa
Sibling lion cubs are bought and sold until FOUR PAWS stepped in
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Feb 2021 - Shelter / Private home
After narrowly escaping slaughter, he has found love, kindness, and a place to call home
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Mar 2022 - Domazhyr
No more entertaining – a new life awaits the Ukrainian restaurant bear
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Sep 2021 - FELIDA
From sadness to safety: Simba and his siblings found their new home!
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Jun 2021 - Domazhyr
From being props to life in paradise, three bears cubs begin their new lives at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr
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May 2022 - Arosa
After many years in poor captivity, a new chapter for the brown bears begins
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- Shelter / Private home
From misery to happiness – these dogs and cats got a second chance
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Feb 2019 - TIERART
A victim of the wildcat trade in Europe
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Nov 2020 - Belitsa
Bear Teddy gets the life he deserves in BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa!
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Jun 2007 - Belitsa
They 'danced' all their lives for tourists
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Aug 2017 - Belitsa
New home for one of Europe's saddest bears
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Nov 2019 - Belitsa
A victim of uncontrolled breeding in Bulgaria
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Jul 2019 - Belitsa
FOUR PAWS transferred two brown bears to cooperation partner Bear Refuge Kuterevo in Croatia
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Jul 2007 - Belitsa
After many years of 'dancing', this girl can spend her days in peace
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Jun 2007 - Belitsa
Some wounds remain scars forever
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Dec 2016 - Belitsa
FOUR PAWS brings Albanian bear Riku to BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa
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May 2014 - FELIDA
The beautiful tigress of FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary
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Feb 2022 - Ninh Binh
From life behind bars to paradise: Almost two decades in captivity are over
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Sep 2018 - Shelter / Private home
From the streets to a new human-animal bond in our Animal Assisted Intervention programme
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Aug 2021 - Domazhyr
The Ukrainian circus and restaurant bear finally gets her freedom
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Dec 2020 - Arosa
After many years in the circus, a new life is finally beginning for the brown bear
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Oct 2021 - FELIDA
Left to die, but eventually rescued and safely transferred to our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary
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May 2021 - 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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May 2019 - Ninh Binh
The impromptu rescue of three nameless Asiatic black bears
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Jun 2018 - Domazhyr
Fighting bear Kvitka rescued from Ukrainian hunting station
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Apr 2021 - Shelter / Private home
Abandoned and in a terrible condition, dog Jason is now on his long road to recovery
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Nov 2020 - 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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Feb 2020 - TIERART
An African wild cat found in the forests of Germany
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Oct 2020 - Domazhyr
After an accident, the brown bear gets a new life at our BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr
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Jul 2021 - Shelter / Private home
Bobo’s owner was struggling to care for him, but with help, Bobo is recovering and looking better than ever
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Oct 2018 - Müritz
A new beginning for bear Dushi at our BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz
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Jun 2021 - Domazhyr
Two became three – the restaurant bears who have a new start at our BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr
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May 2020 - Ninh Binh
Three bear cubs saved in Vietnam from illegal wildlife traders
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Apr 2021 - Ninh Binh
After being locked away behind iron bars, there is a bright future for the Asiatic black bear
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Aug 2016 - Prishtina
The saddest bear of Albania found his safe haven – the moment that he got released from his chains
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Mar 2021 - Ninh Binh
Kept in a basement, the Asiatic black bears were rescued from a life in darkness
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May 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Our partner organisation ARCA saved a donkey's life!
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Oct 2020 - FOREST SCHOOL
With a broken arm and no mother, baby orangutan Bhima needs special care
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Mar 2019 - Ninh Binh
Five bears rescued from agonising conditions in Vietnam
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Mar 2018 - FELIDA
Rescued from a zoo in Bulgaria and brought to our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary
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Dec 2020 - Shelter / Private home
A glimmer of hope for cats that are victims of a brutal trade in Southeast Asia
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Nov 2020 - 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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Jun 2021 - Prishtina
FOUR PAWS rescues orphaned bear cub from basement
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Feb 2018 - FELIDA
Two Bulgarian lion cubs find a new home in our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary
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Jun 2019 - Shelter / Private home
FOUR PAWS was able to turn his life around
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May 2014 - Shelter / Private home
From the streets to a new human-animal bond in our Animal Assisted Intervention programme
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Mar 2021 - Shelter / Private home
Chained for one year, dog Lola finally gets a chance in life
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Nov 2017 - Ninh Binh
A former bile bear, suffering from stress disorder, enlarged adrenal glands and with two missing front paws, is finally rescued
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Oct 2020 - Domazhyr
Born for entertainment, these two restaurant bears knew no different – now they begin a new life!
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Feb 2020 - Shelter / Private home
So much love to give after being hurt by humans
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May 2021 - Shelter / Private home
Together, we have saved millions of dogs from slaughter
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Feb 2018 - Shelter / Private home
Poor dog Doris had a stroke of bad luck in humid Thailand
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Jan 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Found at the side of the road with a broken back, Fufu needed urgent help
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Mar 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Suffering from a severe skin disease and starvation, she was a sad sight and needed urgent help
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Feb 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Thailand's Forgotten Dogs Program saved her life
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Sep 2019 - Shelter / Private home
Heartlessly dumped on the streets of Thailand, he was left to fend for himself
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Jul 2020 - 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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Nov 2016 - Müritz
One of Europe’s saddest bears rescued
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Feb 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
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Feb 2021 - Shelter / Private home
Cyclones and COVID couldn’t stop this rescue story
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Nov 2020 - Shelter / Private home
The miraculous survival of a dog who was struck by a train
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Jan 2019 - Arosa
Two new inhabitants at Arosa Bear Sanctuary, Switzerland
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Oct 2018 - FELIDA
This lion is a true fighter: his story from 'Europe's worst zoo' to a happy life
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Jun 2019 - TIERART
An orphaned roe fawn in a meadow who fought to live!
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Oct 2020 - Ninh Binh
With 15 years of suffering behind her, the Asiatic black bear begins her new life
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Mar 2019 - Shelter / Private home
From a stray puppy fighting for her life to a loved therapy dog in Romania
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Aug 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Saved from slaughter in rural Cambodia, Rashi represents the many dogs killed for meat in Southeast Asia.
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Aug 2020 - Shelter / Private home
One of the 15 dogs saved from the dog meat trade in rural Cambodia, Daisy now has the chance at a new life in the USA.
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Sep 2020 - Domazhyr
The 'Presidential bears' rescued after 14 long years in a barren cage
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Jul 2015 - TIERART
The tigress' first months of life were in illegal keeping
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May 2020 - FOREST SCHOOL
Help came just in time!
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Jun 2020 - Shelter / Private home
A true survivor and a little miracle
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Dec 2019 - Shelter / Private home
She grew into a gentle character, who now helps teenagers in need
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Oct 2019 - Shelter / Private home
Rescued dogs from the the first Cambodian slaughterhouse closure
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Aug 2020 - Domazhyr
A long life of happiness awaits them
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May 2020 - Ninh Binh
After 18 years behind bars, Cuc and Nhai get rescued to a new life
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Oct 2019 - Shelter / Private home
Chemically burnt by cruel students
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Aug 2020 - Shelter / Private home
FOUR PAWS Closed a Second Dog Meat Slaughterhouse in Cambodia
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Jan 2019 - Ninh Binh
Two bear cubs saved from illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam
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Feb 2019 - Shelter / Private home
How Busia went from streets to a much loved therapy dog
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Jul 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Six of the rescued dogs fly to the US to find a loving home
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Jun 1998 - Arbesbach
She is a unique bear lady, who loves pasta and Chanel Nº 5
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Apr 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Three dogs found on deaths door
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Mar 2017 - Shelter / Private home
From guard dog to therapy dog
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Dec 2016 - Shelter / Private home
From street dog to valuable AAI team member
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Oct 2018 - FELIDA
Lion Bobby is settled and relaxed at his home in our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary
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May 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Found as a malnourished little kitten on the streets of Cambodia
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Apr 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Two baby cats that were thrown away like garbage
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May 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Saved from the cat meat trade industry at the very last minute
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Feb 2020 - Shelter / Private home
After losing her leg in trap, Honey was in incredible pain and needed help
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Dec 2019 - Ninh Binh
He suffered almost three decades in a tiny, filthy cage
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May 2014 - LIONSROCK
As you know, this beautiful tiger moved from our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary to LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in March 2019
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Feb 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Part of our Mission on Silk Island
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Mar 2020 - LIONSROCK
Home at LIONSROCK after Emergency Rescue
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Jun 2015 - Shelter / Private home
A miracle called Sunface
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Nov 2019 - Shelter / Private home
With painful injuries, dog Ursus was left for dead in a field
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Dec 2019 - Ninh Binh
The story of a bear, confiscated from the backseat of a taxi
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Jan 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Left howling in pain when struck by a motorbike, dog Archie gets the care he desperately needed
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Nov 2019 - Shelter / Private home
An abused dog gets his second chance and a family who loves him
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Apr 2020 - Shelter / Private home
Tied up in a plastic bag and thrown away like trash
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Nov 2019 - Shelter / Private home
A serious injury left her an option for a life on the streets impossible
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Dec 2016 - Shelter / Private home
An accident has left dog App with a horrifying injury
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Sep 2019 - Shelter / Private home
A little puppy found alone, afraid and with a worrisome wound
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Feb 2020 - Shelter / Private home
A much loved dog that couldn't get the help she needed
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Apr 2021 - Shelter / Private home
A sweet and gentle soul – hit by a car and left to die
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Feb 2020 - Shelter / Private home
An emergency case during our rescue mission on Silk Island
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Dec 2019 - Shelter / Private home
Rescued from the dog meat trade in Vietnam
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Sep 2019 - Ninh Binh
Suffering bears find a species-appropriate and safe home
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Nov 2019 - Domazhyr
First steps in his new life
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Oct 2019 - Shelter / Private home
How we managed to rescue these two sweeties in the very last minute
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Oct 2019 - Shelter / Private home
Some dogs are luckier than others
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Oct 2021 - Shelter / Private home
A dark secret in the shadows of Angkor Wat
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Jul 2019 - Shelter / Private home
Blind cat eluded cat thieves and stumbled her way to safety
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Aug 2019 - Shelter / Private home
How a wheelchair changed this little furball's life
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Nov 2019 - Shelter / Private home
FOUR PAWS is helping Meow recover and find a safe, loving home
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Jun 2019 - Shelter / Private home
Compassion saved Bobby's life, after he was sold to the dog meat trade
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Feb 2019 - Shelter / Private home
FOUR PAWS and the Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) Coalition rescued victim from dog meat traders
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Jun 2019 - Müritz
FOUR PAWS rescues bears from a tiny cage in Albania
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May 2019 - Ninh Binh
Chuoi, Tao and Le were successfully lured out of their cage for the last time
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Nov 2017 - Ninh Binh
Nhi Nho, Thai Van and Thai Giang now live in BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh
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Feb 2019 - Domazhyr
FOUR PAWS rescues Ukrainian baiting bear
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Aug 2018 - Ninh Binh
FOUR PAWS rescues a further pair of abused bears caged for over 12 years
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Nov 2018 - Ninh Binh
Two bears are in safety and one more Vietnamese province has no more bile bear farms
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Apr 2018 - Ninh Binh
FOUR PAWS ends the keeping of bile bears in Ninh Binh province
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Nov 2017 - Domazhyr
FOUR PAWS rescues Ukrainian fighting bear
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Oct 2017 - Domazhyr
Ukrainian restaurant bear rescued by FOUR PAWS
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Oct 2017 - Domazhyr
One of 'Europe’s saddest bears' gets a new home at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr
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Jul 2017 - Domazhyr
Potap is now able to enjoy a peaceful life in a near-natural environment
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Jul 2018 - Arosa
After a long journey the first bear moved in Arosa Bear Sanctuary
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Apr 2019 - LIONSROCK
Motan and Pisa have settled in incredibly well at our project LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary & Lodge!
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Feb 2019 - 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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Jan 2021 - Shelter / Private home
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