Animal Rescues & Success Stories

FOUR PAWS helps animals under direct human influence.

Rescue Frol and Frosia

Rescue Frol and Frosia

Born for entertainment, these two restaurant bears knew no different – now they begin a new life!

Amelia and Meimo

Rescue Amelia & Meimo

Two new inhabitants at Arosa Bear Sanctuary, Switzerland

Bear Teddy in a tiny cage

Rescue Teddy

Bear Teddy gets the life he deserves in DANCING BEARS PARK Belitsa!

Asiatic black bear Thu

Rescue Thu

With 15 years of suffering behind her, the Asiatic black bear begins her new life

Bear Napa

Rescue Napa

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

Therapy dog Caju

Rescue Caju

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

Dog Rashi

Rescue Rashi

Saved from slaughter in rural Cambodia, Rashi represents the many dogs killed for meat in Southeast Asia.

Dog Daisy

Rescue Daisy

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.

Rescue Leo and Melanka

Rescue Leo and Melanka

The 'Presidential bears' rescued after 14 long years in a barren cage

Tigeress Cara

Rescue Cara

The tigress' first months of life were in illegal keeping

Orphan Damai arrives at the ORANGUTAN FOREST SCHOOL

Rescue Orangutan Damai

Help came just in time!

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.

Rescued bear cub Mochi

Rescue Mochi

Three bear cubs saved in Vietnam from illegal wildlife traders

Cat Victor

Rescue Victor

A true survivor and a little miracle

Rescue Donkey Puica

Rescue Puica

Our partner organisation ARCA saved a donkey's life!

Dog Kaya

Rescue Kaya

She grew into a gentle character, who now helps teenagers in need

Rescue Anya and Frankie

Rescue Anya and Frankie

A long life of happiness awaits them

Cuc and Nhai, a life behind bars

Rescue Cuc and Nhai

After 18 years behind bars, Cuc and Nhai get rescued to a new life

Kiano the serval

Rescue Kiano

An African wild cat found in the forests of Germany

Dog Maxi

Rescue Maxi

Chemically burnt by cruel students

Lions Masoud and Terez

Rescue Masoud and Terez

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

Bears Mi and Tam

Rescue Mi and Tam

Two bear cubs saved from illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam

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

Brumca at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach

Rescue Brumca

She is a unique bear lady, who loves pasta and Chanel Nº 5

Bear Jeta

Rescue Jeta

New home for one of Europe's saddest bears

Bear Riku to DANCING BEARS PARK Belitsa

Rescue Riku

FOUR PAWS brings Albanian bear Riku to DANCING BEARS PARK Belitsa

Therapy dog Shoko

Rescue Shoko

From guard dog to therapy dog

Therapy dog Smiley

Rescue Smiley

From street dog to valuable AAI team member

Lion Bobby in FELIDA

Rescue Bobby

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

Dog Doris

Rescue Doris

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

Brown bear Vesko

Rescue Vesko

A victim of uncontrolled breeding in Bulgaria

Hazel and Diana

Rescue Hazel and Diana

Two baby kittens that were thrown away like garbage

Kitten Roxy

Rescue Roxy

Found as a malnourished little kitten on the streets of Cambodia

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

Tigress Dehli at FELIDA

Rescue Dehli

The beautiful tigress of FELIDA

Therapy dog Lisa

Rescue Lisa

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

Bear Dushi

Rescue Dushi

A new beginning for bear Dushi at our BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

Bear Ben in a tiny cage

Rescue Ben

He suffered almost three decades in a tiny, filthy cage

Tiger Caruso

Rescue Caruso

As you know, this beautiful tiger moved from our FELIDA Big Cat Centre to LIONSROCK in March 2019

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 Sunface

Rescue Sunface

A miracle called Sunface

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

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 Max

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

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

Lion Ivan-Asen in FELDIA 2018

Rescue Ivan-Asen

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

Toffee receiving treatment

Rescue Toffee

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

Dog Lucky

Rescue Lucky

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

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

Brown bear Lady M.

Rescue Lady M.

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

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

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

Bear in cage

Rescue Suzana and Bruno

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

Asiatic black bear in a cage

Biggest Bile Bear Rescue

Suffering bears find a species-appropriate and safe home

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

Dogs in cages

51 dogs rescued from the dog meat trade in Vietnam

Asia Canine Protection Alliance helps provide medical care for confiscated dogs

Fox Jackson at TIERART

Rescue Jackson

Rescued fox Jackson shares new home with fellow rescued foxes

Cat Mina

Rescue Mina

Blind cat eluded cat thieves and stumbled her way to safety

Cat Buttercup

Rescue Buttercup

How a wheelchair changed this little furball's life

Dog Moo

Rescue Moo

FOUR PAWS was able to turn his life around

Rescue Meow

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

Dog Bobby

Rescue Bobby

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

Dog Cinta

Rescue Cinta

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

Bears in Vietnam

Rescue Lili, Lulu and Lac

The impromptu rescue of three nameless Asiatic black bears

Bear Andri in Prishtina

Rescue Bear Cub

FOUR PAWS rescues orphaned bear cub from basement

Bear Rocco

Rescue Rocco

FOUR PAWS rescues bears from a tiny cage in Albania

Bears in Vietnam

Rescue Chuoi, Tao and Le

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

Bears in Vietnam

Rescue Keo, Lim, Dieu, San and Khoai Lang

Five bears rescued from agonising conditions in Vietnam

Bear Laska

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 Luna

Rescue Luna

One of Europe’s saddest bears rescued

Bear Potap

Rescue Potap

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

Bear Tyson

Rescue Tyson

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

Bear Kvitka

Rescue Kvitka

Fighting bear Kvitka rescued from Ukrainian hunting station

Bear Manya

Rescue Manya

Ukrainian restaurant bear rescued by FOUR PAWS

Bear Mashutka

Rescue Mashutka

FOUR PAWS rescues Ukrainian fighting bear

Bears May and Binh Yen

Rescue May and Binh Yen

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

Bears Long and Trang

Rescue Long and Trang

Two bears are in safety and one more Vietnamese province has no more bile bear farms

Lion at LIONSROCK

Rescue Motan and Pisa

Motan and Pisa have settled in incredibly well at our project LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary & Lodge!

Rescue Shuri and Babies

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

Lion in FELIDA

These Animals got a second chance

Support their new life!