FOUR PAWS UK Director,
@Sonul2030
, sums up the importance of animal welfare perfectly:
“this is not sentimental and not emotional, but pivotal to tackling the biggest global issues.”
#AnimalsMatter
, and we must do all we can to champion them.
#LabourConference2024
Remember Kasper? 🐶 The sweet boy who was found with a wire ⛓️ bound tightly around his mouth.
Our experienced team raced to the scene to save Kasper from his torment. 🚑
We are immensely grateful to report that he is making great progress! He adores attention and walks outside.
RIP our beautiful, beloved senior bear Tom 💔
23 years ago, we welcomed this special bear to our BEAR SANCTUARY Aresbach, giving him a new life away from the suffering he endured as a circus bear.
With his relaxed demeanor, he made his way into the hearts of everyone he met.
We have some good news to share with you this
#MondayMorning
📣
Spain has banned wild animals in circuses! 🎪
This is a huge step forward in the fight against animal cruelty and we applaud Spain for taking this important step. 👏
#MondayMotivation
Thank you all for your continued support and concern for
#NoorJehan
🐘
Please know that we are continuing to work with the on-site team who are doing everything possible to ease her suffering 💔
Here's a full update on the situation:
Goodbye beautiful Kristina 🐻🌈
The 27-year-old Himalayan brown bear was forced to perform in circuses & restaurants, before being rescued and brought to our BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr in 2017.
She will be remembered as an example of resilience.
Rest in peace, beautiful soul! 🌈
1.9 million people have signed our petition against the dog & cat meat trade! ❤️🐕🐈
We’ve closed down slaughterhouses, seen regions and cities ban the trade, and been joined by an army of supporters along the way.
Add your voice ➡️
#MondayMood
With a broken heart we must inform you that
#NoorJehan
passed away this morning. 💔
After an unfortunate incident that left her unable to leave the pool in her enclosure, Noor Jehan was unable to stand up on her own.
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Bear Na is almost half way through her 30-day quarantine at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh!
After living in a storage room without natural light for 20 years, here, we can provide an international standard of care at our 5.5-hectare, species-appropriate sanctuary. 🐻
#KarachiElephants
update! 🐘📣
The team found that Noor Jehan suffers from an inner hematoma with a damaged pelvic diaphragm. They treated Noor Jehan's open wounds and applied medications, vitamins, pain killers, and hydrotherapy. 💊
We will keep you updated on her progress!
RIP beautiful Kimba 🌈
Saved from being sold as a hunting trophy, Kimba lived at our LIONSROCK sanctuary for many years.
His friendly nature and beautiful spirit captivated all who knew him.
Kimba will be greatly missed by all of us 💔
HUGE NEWS 📢
South Korea is finally banning the centuries-old dog meat trade!
After campaigning to
#ProtectMillions
for many years, we hope that this will send a clear message that it’s finally time for the dog meat trade to be abolished for good.
One of Europe's saddest bears is now living a wonderful life 🐻🌳
Bear Luna suffered in a filthy cage at an Albanian amusement park as visitors watched.
But now, at our BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz, she loves to explore the peaceful forest ❤️
#KarachiElephants
🐘🆘
After a delay, FOUR PAWS finally received the invitation from the Karachi authorities to help Noor Jehan.
Our team of veterinarians are rushing to Karachi ✈️ right now to provide urgent medical help🩺.
Remember Bear Mark? 🐻
For more than 20 years he was kept as a tourist attraction, in a tiny cage next to a restaurant in Albania.
But in December 2022, Mark’s journey to his new home BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach began.
Watch to see his journey to happiness 👇
Kassandra was kept for years in a tiny cage near a restaurant in Kosovo. Her former owner closed the restaurant and abandoned her completely. 💔
Since she arrived at our BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina 🌲 in 2013, she has transformed dramatically; both mentally and physically!
Today our team arrived in Karachi and rushed to the Zoo to get a close look at Noor Jehan’s condition 🐘
From looking into her eyes, we can see the pain she is in. 💔
Tomorrow will give us hopefully more clarity about the reason of Noor Jehan‘s deteriorating health condition.
HUGE NEWS 📢
Poland 🇵🇱 are taking a stand against the cruel fur trade!
The country, which is one of the biggest European fur producers, is set to ban fur farming after a Bill to prohibit it was signed by over 120 MPs!👏
In the UK, we banned fur farming 20 years ago BUT continue
GREAT NEWS 🎉
South Korea are set to introduce a Bill that will ban the dog meat trade by 2027!
We're hoping that other countries will follow suit and end this cruel trade once and for all. Until then, we will continue campaigning to
#ProtectMillions
.
#BreakingNews
🦊📢
After pressure from anti-fur campaigners,
@maxmara
has banned the sale of fur!
We are incredibly proud to have been a part of this
@FurFreeAlliance
campaign, and we're grateful to every single one of you who stood with us and took action.
We did it!
Noor Jehan's examination was a success❗
Tomorrow, the team will prepare special recommendations for her medical treatment and enrichment in her enclosure to relieve her pain and support recovery. 🌿🐘
Thank you for your kind wishes for Noor Jehan! 💖
GREAT NEWS: We are happy to announce that the FOUR PAWS big cat family will soon welcome a new member! 🦁 The German circus lioness Manuschka will be voluntarily handed over to our care.
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In her former living conditions, bear Na 🐻 was unable to fulfill her basic needs 💔
But look at her now!
Since her arrival at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh, she has made great progress!
Her caretakers will continue to monitor her health closely. 💕
Beautiful Bear Khoi went from a diet of liquid pig-feed on the bile bear farm he was rescued from, to a vegetable-rich diet at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh.
We’re so proud of his progress, and our team for helping to rehabilitate him ❤️
#BREAKINGNEWS
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The UK Government are moving to ban the keeping of primates as pets🐒🥳
The Animal Welfare (Primate Licenses) (England) Regulations 2023 passed its Committee Stage today, and this statutory instrument was supported by cross-party MPs!
👇
#KARACHIELEPHANTS
🐘
Noor Jehan is responding well to care from the team, but is in critical condition.
It's important that she regains her strength so she can be relocated to a species-appropriate home.
We hope the team at Karachi will follow directions so she can improve.
HUGE NEWS! 🦁🇸🇩
#SaveSudanAnimals
The 11 lions rescued from Sudan have finally arrived at our LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary 🌳, ready for a new beginning in a species-appropriate, safe haven!
Thank you for your incredible support during this difficult mission!
With a heavy heart, we inform you that bear Dobry is no longer with us 🌈
We are very sad to have lost lovely Dobry, but happy he could spend 20 years under our care, knowing how it feels to be loved and taken care of the way these majestic creatures deserve. 🐻❤️
HUGE
#BREAKINGNEWS
📢
Animals from Great Britain will no longer be subjected to the horrors of live export!
The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act has received Royal Assent and has become law.
This is a HUGE win for animals and animal welfare, worldwide. 👏👏👏
Bear Nala spent six sad years locked in a cage next to a restaurant in Kosovo. When she arrived at BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina in 2013, she was underweight and sad.
BUT just look at her now! 💕
She has transformed into a happy and healthy bear!
HUGE
#BREAKINGNEWS
📢
Animals from Great Britain will no longer be subjected to the horrors of live export!
The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act has completed all stages in the House of Lords and will become law!
This is a HUGE win for animals & animal welfare 👏👏👏
Over the last 3 days, three horses lost their lives during the torturous
#GrandNational2023
and once again needless brutality was dressed up as ‘sport’
#YouBetTheyDie
so please don’t place ‘entertainment’ over the wellbeing of innocent animals made to risk their lives for 'fun'
We have received great news from our team in Romania, after almost 100h of being trapped, more sheep have been found alive in previously unreachable compartments of the vessel. We are doing everything we can to rescue them out as soon as possible!
#EndLiveTransport
Last week elephant Charley made history (and the news!) as the first elephant officially retired from a zoo 🐘.
We are so happy to see Charley in his new home and the natural environment of Shambala! And it has been quite a journey to get him here. Watch below to see 👇
A few weeks ago, we lost our iconic Himalayan brown bear, Kristina🐻
At 27 years old, she was the oldest bear at our BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr.
Since her arrival in 2017, we have seen her transform and are glad we could give her six happy years under the care of the onsite team ❤️
Chinh Update: Our newest resident settles in! 🚨🐻
Rescued from a bear farm, Chinh is now thriving at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh. He’s halfway through his quarantine ✨ and has been transferred to a new quarantine area with more space to explore and enjoy enriching activities!
It’s time for a
#FurFreeBritain
.
100 million animals are killed every year in the name of fashion.
It’s time we stopped playing a role in this massacre.
It’s time for a
#FurFreeBritain
.
If you agree, sign our petition today ➡️
Before his arrival at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr at the end of October 2023, Mykhailo was kept in a tiny cage in the premises of a recreation complex and was locked there to entertain visitors.
Now, he is progressing daily under the amazing care of the onsite team!
Remember bear Na? We have an incredible update to share with you! 🌟
Na’s beautiful face, while still reflecting the scars of her past, is healing and her hair is growing back AND she is settling in incredibly at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh.
See for yourself 👇
Nastasja was abused as a “dancing bear” for over 20 years, forced to wear a ring through her nose and her lower jaw. 💔
At 36 years old, Nastasja was one of the oldest rescued bears at BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa and we are happy to have offered her the life she truly deserved✨
Lion cub Nikola is growing up! 🦁
After escaping from illegal captivity and surviving alone in the freezing cold for 10 days, Nikola was brought to FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary.
Our experienced caretakers earned his trust and helped him to grow confidence. Now he is thriving!
Potap lived a very sad life while in captivity. 💔
Used as a restaurant bear to attract visitors, he could barely stand up in his tiny cage.
Thankfully, since his arrival at our BEAR SANCTUARY DOMAZHYR in 2017, Potap has flourished! 👏
Watch to see his transformation 👇
Horses are sentient beings, not objects to be abused in the name of sport 📢
We are deeply disturbed by the actions of three-time British Gold medalist, Charlotte Dujardin.
Using a whip in any way which inflicts pain and distress, let alone 24 times, is unacceptable. Animals
BREAKING: Did you hear about our next rescue mission? The time is ticking…
The lives of tigers, that we want to help, have been shaped by abuse, fear, and suffering. They deserve a better future! We want to make this happen!
#SaveTheOutsiders
The waiting is over - Two Tigers on their way to safety 🚨🐅 🇦🇷 : A FOUR PAWS expert team has rescued two tigers from an illegal private breeding farm in Balcarce in the Buenos Aires province in Argentina, together with the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development.
Kvitka, spent years in a tiny cage, used as a baiting bear. 🐻💔
In June 2018, she was brought to BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr, to start a new life.
She arrived emaciated & in bad health, but under the care of our team, progressed well.
Today she spends her days foraging & swimming!
#BREAKINGNEWS
South Africa vows to end captive lion breeding industry! After years of campaigning, we can finally see an end in sight for the commercial breeding and trade of big cats and their parts in South Africa! Let's
#BreakTheViciousCycle
and protect our wildlife! 🦁
After spending 20 years locked in a small cage as a restaurant attraction in Albania, Bear Mark is ready to start hibernation (possibly for the first time in his life!) 🐻❤️.
For decades, Bear Suzana suffered behind bars at an unlicensed private zoo in Croatia.
Since we rescued her in July 2019, she has lived a happy life at
our BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa in Bulgaria.
She has transformed from a shy bear, to a happy and relaxed one. See for yourself! 👇
We’re at Parliament to ensure
@10DowningStreet
#DontBetrayAnimals
.
By threatening to drop the fur, foie gras and trophy hunting import bans
@BorisJohnson
is failing on his promises to animals to improve their welfare & protect them from cruelty.
Animals need action, not hot air
Thank you SO much to the dozens of MPs from across all parties, & over 6000 FOUR PAWS UK supporters, who helped push the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill through the House of Commons today.
@We
look forward to seeing it progress swiftly through the House of Lords.
Charley the elephant has finally found freedom! 🐘✨ After years of captivity, FOUR PAWS successfully relocated him to a sanctuary in South Africa, where he’ll live a life free from chains.
Look at beautiful Dehli at FELIDA Big Cat Centre! 🐯 Next month, she turns 18, but this doesn’t hold her back her from enjoying playing and being silly with enrichments. Adorable, right? 💕
BREAKING NEWS! The Hunting Trophies Bill stalled in the Lords last night.
Due to a small group of pro-hunting Peers the Bill is stuck at Committee Stage.
We’ll be at Parliament today with MPs after PMQs urging Govt to urgently return the Bill to
#GetTheBanDone
Here’s why ⬇️
Farewell lioness Sahara🌈
This beautiful lioness was rescued from the canned hunting industry when she was a cub, and lived at our LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary ever since.
We are so grateful that we could give her the chance to live a long and wonderful life with her pride ❤️
Bear Lac 🐾 was rescued in extremely difficult circumstances from Nghe An province, Vietnam.
He arrived at our sanctuary absolutely terrified.
But today, he is a happy bear that is usually the first to be introduced to new bears in his group due to his friendliness!💕
#NoMoreFierZoo
TODAY IS THE DAY! We are on our way to the Safari Park Zoo in Fier, where twelve wild animals are waiting for us to rescue them! This is a risky mission, but we want to keep you updated, so please stay tuned! You can also donate here➡️
🥳 🎉 🥳 🎉🥳 WE DID IT!
The Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill has successfully been voted through the House of Lords & is now on its way to achieving Royal Assent.
This is years of campaigning in the making & we join you in celebrating this monumental achievement for animals.
Great news: S.Korean court bans the killing of dogs for meat! We hope this will pave the way for a worldwide ban. Pls urge the Indonesian govt to follow suit & ban the slaughter of dogs for food:
#dogmeatfreeindonesia
Thank you for taking action! Today FOUR PAWS UK joined Brian May and other animal non-profit organisations to hand in our
#FurFreeBritain
petition with a total of 425, 834 signatures agreeing that the UK needs a total ban on the sale of fur. Together, we can make fur history!
RIP Ghenges🌈
We are grateful that we could save him from the cruelties of the canned hunting industry and provide him with a wonderful and long life at LIONSROCK.
Ghenges was a resilient and strong willed lion with a big heart. You will be missed dearly, gentle lion 🦁!
Former Bile Bear, Na, has completed quarantine!
She has moved to a larger den where we will broaden her exposure to new experiences at her pace.
At our BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh, with the expert care from our vets, Na will have a much brighter future and a life with dignity 💙
From life in a tiny cage outside a restaurant in Kosovo to a happy life at BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina, Kassandra's transformation has been incredible.
Watch the video to see for yourself 🌟👇
#25Years25BearRescues
Rescued in 2022 and brought to our BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh, bear Teo was a beloved “old man” of the sanctuary.
It was a joy to observe Teo’s connection with bear Tin. His last morning was spent playing with his best friend.
Farewell, Teo. We are heartbroken to say goodbye ❤️
Happy
#WorldVeterinaryDay
! 🩺🐾
Meet Dr Christine Steyrer, full-time vet at our LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary, home to over 100 big cats rescued from around the world.
She plays a crucial role in maintaining the well-being of the rescued animals and today we salute her! 🧡
SUCCESS: Two Bengal tigers from Argentina arrived safely in their new home! 🌳
Last weekend 2 confiscated tigers from an illegal private breeding farm arrived in Jordan at Al Ma'wa sanctuary (a cooperation project between the
@PAFJordan
and FOUR PAWS)!
#FridayFeeling
We rescued Na in October 2023 from her small cage. After a long journey, she arrived at our BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh.
Some of the consequences of her disastrous keeping will stay with her with forever. Na's will to live is impressive and we have been touched to see her growth.
RIP Sahib 🌈
Beautiful 17-year-old tiger, Sahib, was rescued from a travelling circus in Germany and brought to our TIERART Wild Animal Sanctuary in 2020.
He suffered from complex health issues and recently his health worsened very quickly and there was nothing we could do💔
On 22nd March the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill has its Second Reading in
@HouseofCommons
.
We hope to see strong cross-party support for this crucial Bill.
Beautiful, wild animals deserve our protection. 🦁🐘🐻❄️🦏🐅
#GetTheBanDone
#BanTrophyHunting
"Animals are not here for us to do as we please with. We are not their superiors; we are their equals... Be kind to them." -
@rickygervais
Hunters continue to import their cruel trophies into the UK.
We must
#GetTheBanDone
and disrupt the cruel
#TrophyHunting
trade 🐘🦁🦒🚫
2024 is a good year to
#bantrophyhunting
imports, wouldn't you agree?
Start the new year in a positive way by taking action and signing
@PeterEgan6
's petition to ban imports of hunting trophies 👉
The
#TrainTigers
are celebrating one year at their forever home at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary? 🐯🐯🐯🐯
After being stuck living in a train carriage for 15 years, we're pleased that they are finally able to walk in the grass and see the sky every day ❤️
BREAKING!
@DefraGovUK
are dropping the
#KeptAnimalsBill
, sentencing millions of animals to continued animal cruelty.
We will fight to protect all measures in the Bill & will work with MPs on Private Members Bills
Tweet
@RishiSunak
NOW
#AnimalsMatter
➡️
Every year across the UK, millions of farmed animals are kept in cages, unable to express their natural behaviours.
This is where choices matter, our choices.
We can end their pain, together. Let’s End the Cage Age:
Erich was transferred from a small, badly equipped private zoo in Austria to BEAR SANCTUARY Aresbach in 2015.
Today, he thrives in the loving care of his caretakers!
He loves nothing more than a dip in the pond or exploring new enrichment filled with tasty surprises!❤️
#Breaking
: The EU is calling for a
#tiger
trade ban! FOUR PAWS was the 1st NGO to demonstrate that the captive tiger industry in Europe was out of control.
While the it is not legally binding, we hope EU Member States will take steps to implement this ban at the national level.
Time is running out to reach 100,000 signatures on our petition to ban the import & sale of fur in the UK ⌛️
We need the Government to take this cruelty seriously.
Please help us by joining the fight for a
#FurFreeBritain
and signing your name today 👉
#BREAKINGNEWS
📢
Government supports Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill👏
We're delighted to see
@Spellar
's crucial legislation progress through second reading with strong cross-party support. It is vital for the protection of vulnerable, wild animals against the
We are deeply concerned about the current crisis in Ukraine, and we are closely monitoring the developments. Our thoughts are with everyone in the region - humans, and animals alike.
Today we’re celebrating Bobby's 4th home-iversary at FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary! ✨
He was rescued from Albania's notorious "zoo from hell" and was left with ongoing medical issues.
Now, he gets to live a species-appropriate life and has access to the treatment he needs.
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Born in 2002, Kassandra spent ten years in a tiny cage outside a restaurant in Kosovo.
Thankfully, we rescued her in March of 2013 and brought her to BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina. 🌳
Since her arrival at the sanctuary, Kassandra has blossomed both mentally and physically. ✨🐻
From a life in a cage to a world of wonder 🏞️ 🐻
After taking his time to get used to a completely new environment, we are so happy that Mark has found the courage to venture outside his den and discover the rest of his enclosure at at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach ❤️
Great news! Fashion giant Kering is closing the last loopholes to completely ban angora and rabbit fur across production ❤️
This means iconic fashion houses like Gucci and Balenciaga are ALL on board for a future where we can
#WearItKind
Six months ago we rescued the last restaurant bear in Albania. Since then, he has made incredible progress at his new, species-appropriate home!
Watch Bear Mark's journey to freedom to see how he's getting on, but be aware, it's a tear-jerker! 🐻❤️
#WednesdayThought
Thank you
@livburke_
for sharing Mark's incredible story! It's been amazing to see him settle into his new forever home and it's great to know there are so many people out there keen to see him thrive!
Stay tuned for more Mark updates in the future ❤️
Bear Mark has woken from his hibernation! 🐻🥱
Mark spent the first 20 years of his life in a cage where he was unable to hibernate, but now he is in a safe, species-appropriate home, this charismatic bear was able to enjoy the first full hibernation of his life.❤️
Do you remember the story of Charly 🐯 & Fangio🐯?
After years of mistreatment at an illegal breeding farm in Argentina, the two Bengal tigers were rescued and brought to Al Ma’wa for Nature and Wildlife.
Fortunately today, the two tigers are at the peak of comfort and calm 🍀