Animal Rescues & Success Stories

Rescue Bear Flora and Lion Erion

10 December 2025Dec 2025 - 

Their rescue highlights the urgent need to tackle illegal wildlife trade and private keeping in Albania

Rescue Bear Dori

21 March 2025Mar 2025 - Prishtina

The story of an unexpected young arrival at BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina

Rescue Bear Mici

25 November 2025Nov 2025 - Arbesbach

A welcome new chapter in her life begins

Rescue Bears Frol and Frosia

14 October 2020Oct 2020 - Belitsa

Born for entertainment, these two restaurant bears knew no different — now they are enjoying their new life 

Rescue Bear Mark

09 December 2022Dec 2022 - Arbesbach

After 20 years in a tiny cage, Albania's last restaurant bear is finally free

Rescue Tiger Tajmir

02 September 2025Sep 2025 - FELIDA

New beginnings for an abandoned tiger

Rescue Lion Mero

04 August 2025Aug 2025 - FELIDA

Big cats are not pets, and this lion cub paid the price

Rescue Bear Dunbar

18 July 2025Jul 2025 - Arbesbach

New beginnings for a brave bear

Rescue Lion Gjoni

22 March 2022Mar 2022 - FELIDA

FOUR PAWS saves former restaurant lion & victim of commercial wildlife trade

Rescue Bear Felix

22 May 2025May 2025 - Arbesbach

A remarkable new chapter for an elderly bear 

Rescue Bear Anuk

18 August 2024Aug 2024 - Ninh Binh

The sun bear and the fate of the illegal wildlife trade

Rescue Bear Rocky

04 March 2025Mar 2025 - Shelter / Private home

Freed from a life of misery and fighting for human entertainment

Rescue Tigress Ramba

05 December 2023Dec 2023 - TIERART

Another victim of the ruthless tiger trade, now flourishing in her forever home

Rescue Lion Diego

05 November 2024Nov 2024 - FELIDA

Frozen in fear in an inappropriate enclosure and now in his forever home

Rescue Bear Sunny

04 March 2025Mar 2025 - Shelter / Private home

Ray of hope — a fresh start for the abused dancing bear

Rescue Tigresses Kenya and Samba

15 January 2025Jan 2025 - FELIDA

A new beginning for the last circus tigers in Slovakia

Rescue Lionesses Tomoyo and Illiana

15 April 2025Apr 2025 - LIONSROCK

A fresh start soon in South Africa for former French circus lions

Rescue Elephant Madhubala

26 November 2024Nov 2024 - Shelter / Private home

The last captive elephant in a zoo in Pakistan begins a new chapter as she is reunited with her family

Rescue Bears Dina and Potapych

07 November 2024Nov 2024 - Domazhyr

Safety for two young brown bears trapped in a private zoo near the front line of the war in Ukraine 

Rescue Lioness Manuschka

10 July 2024Jul 2024 - TIERART

A fresh start after years of performing

Rescue Dog Mouse

01 June 2024Jun 2024 - Shelter / Private home

Her escape from the dog meat trade

Rescue Orangutan Gerhana

31 January 2018Jan 2018 - FOREST SCHOOL

From a malnourished little baby to a fighting spirit

Rescue Bears Laila and Boogie

08 April 2024Apr 2024 - Shelter / Private home

Abused their whole lives to dance and bait for human amusement

Rescue Tiger Tsezar

22 October 2021Oct 2021 - FELIDA

Left to die, but eventually rescued and safely transferred to our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary 

Rescue Elephant Duma (Charley)

01 September 2024Sep 2024 - 

Retiring an elephant from captivity: How elephant Charley became elephant Duma

Rescue Lion Romeo

13 May 2024May 2024 - LIONSROCK

When your only purpose in life is to entertain others

Rescue Tigers Snow and Sky

16 August 2024Aug 2024 - LIONSROCK

From private keeping in Slovakia to the skies of South Africa

Rescue Bear Dushi

05 April 2021Apr 2021 - Müritz

A new beginning for bear Dushi at our BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

Rescue Bear Ben

03 December 2019Dec 2019 - 

He suffered almost three decades in a tiny, filthy cage

Rescue Bear Michal

27 September 2011Sep 2011 - Müritz

Rescued from a small concrete enclosure, the three-legged bear now enjoys life at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

Rescue Bear Chinh

10 May 2024May 2024 - Ninh Binh

Abused for his bile over and over again, poor Chinh's suffering has finally come to an end

Rescue Lion Nikola

20 June 2022Jun 2022 - LIONSROCK

A traumatic start in life with a happy ending

Rescue Lioness Vasylyna

07 June 2023Jun 2023 - LIONSROCK

A young big cat in the middle of war

Rescue Puma Tikam

02 February 2019Feb 2019 - TIERART

A victim of the wildcat trade in Europe

Rescue Sudan Lions

17 February 2024Feb 2024 - LIONSROCK

A journey from conflict to sanctuary 

Rescue Bear Na

17 October 2023Oct 2023 - Ninh Binh

Previously held in a tiny cage, the female Asiatic black bear has finally arrived at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

Rescue Tigress Charlota

26 July 2023Jul 2023 - TIERART

A victim of the ruthless tiger trade

Rescue Dog Freya

12 July 2022Jul 2022 - Shelter / Private home

From rescued stray to beloved AAI team member

Rescue Dog Alisa

21 July 2021Jul 2021 - Shelter / Private home

A story of healing and hope

Rescue Tigers Fangio and Charly

22 May 2023May 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

Rescue Bear Tu Do

11 December 2021Dec 2021 - Ninh Binh

The last bile bear in Son La province is finally rescued

Rescue Dog Kasper

15 March 2023Mar 2023 - Shelter / Private home

The brave survivor from Moldova

Rescue Cat Bilka

28 May 2023May 2023 - Shelter / Private home

Bilka was found with a broken leg and in bad condition

Rescue Dog Becky

16 June 2023Jun 2023 - Shelter / Private home

Becky barely escaped the flood, covered in ticks

Rescue Dog Nadiya

16 June 2023Jun 2023 - Shelter / Private home

Nadiya and her ten puppies barely made it to safety from the flood

Rescue Bears Dasha and Lelya

29 October 2019Oct 2019 - Müritz

They have spent most of their lives in a small concrete cage, unable to express their natural behaviour

Rescue Bear Soi

31 October 2022Oct 2022 - Ninh Binh

A fresh start for the young bear after being kept in a tiny cage

Rescue Fox Jackson

10 April 2019Apr 2019 - TIERART

Rescued fox Jackson shares new home with fellow rescued foxes

Rescue Orangutan Cantik

28 August 2017Aug 2017 - FOREST SCHOOL

A loving older stepsister to the babies, and a good friend to Eska

Rescue Orangutan Kartini

21 April 2018Apr 2018 - FOREST SCHOOL

Kartini has good forest skills and loves looking for food

Rescue Orangutan Tegar

06 September 2017Sep 2017 - FOREST SCHOOL

Best friends with Gonda, Tegar is already moving fluidly through the trees like a forest expert!

Rescue Orangutan Gonda

13 July 2017Jul 2017 - FOREST SCHOOL

With the love and support of his caregivers, the little orphan is learning to be an orangutan again

Rescue Orangutan Robin

15 September 2024Sep 2024 - FOREST SCHOOL

Because he loves humans so much, Robin will never be able to be released into the wild

Rescue Dogs Akio, Rhodey, Elli, Shark, Wanda

01 September 2022Sep 2022 - Shelter / Private home

Rescued from the dog meat trade, 5 heroes await new homes in Switzerland 

Rescue Orangutan Eska

08 April 2017Apr 2017 - FOREST SCHOOL

Rescued from a stressful situation, cheeky Eska will soon be released into the wild

Rescue Orangutan Amalia

08 April 2017Apr 2017 - FOREST SCHOOL

Once kept in a barren metal cage, the female is on her way to be fully free

Rescue Lions Kandaka and Mansour

11 November 2022Nov 2022 - Al Ma'wa

After two years of meticulous preparations, the big cats arrived at their new home at Al Maꞌwa Wildlife Reserve

Rescue Cat Chapi and His Siblings

17 November 2022Nov 2022 - Shelter / Private home

Saved from the streets, miracle kittens found special care

Rescue Fox Wukk

31 July 2022Jul 2022 - TIERART

A bundle of energy rescued from private keeping

Rescue Bear Iva

21 September 2022Sep 2022 - Belitsa

Trapped for the first 6 years of her life

Rescue Tigers Mafalda, Sandro, Gustavo and Messi

10 March 2022Mar 2022 - LIONSROCK

#TrainTigers from Argentina no longer have to live in a train

Rescue Orangutan Juno Marlina

31 May 2022May 2022 - FOREST SCHOOL

Recovering from being kept as a pet in a tiny cage

Rescue Bear Cubs Bé and Em

13 May 2022May 2022 - Ninh Binh

Stolen for the illegal wildlife trade, two orphaned bear cubs are safe now

Rescue The Golden Pride

10 November 2022Nov 2022 - LIONSROCK

Ten lions safely transferred from the Gauteng to LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

Rescue Lions Max and Mona

22 September 2022Sep 2022 - Al Ma'wa

Sibling lion cubs are bought and sold until FOUR PAWS stepped in

Rescue Bear Vova

23 March 2022Mar 2022 - Domazhyr

No more entertaining – a new life awaits the Ukrainian restaurant bear

Rescue Dog Peter Parker

21 February 2021Feb 2021 - Shelter / Private home

After narrowly escaping slaughter, he has found love, kindness, and a place to call home

Rescue Seven Romanian Lions

29 September 2021Sep 2021 - FELIDA

From sadness to safety: Simba and his siblings found their new home!

Rescue Bear Cubs Jenny, Toby and Moris

16 June 2021Jun 2021 - Domazhyr

From being props to life in paradise, three bears cubs begin their new lives at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

Rescue Bears Sam and Jamila

20 May 2022May 2022 - Arosa

After many years in poor captivity, a new chapter for the brown bears begins

Rescue of Stray Animals in Southeast Asia

 - Shelter / Private home

From misery to happiness – these dogs and cats got a second chance

Rescue Bear Jeta

30 August 2017Aug 2017 - Belitsa

New home for one of Europe's saddest bears

Rescue Bear Teddy

05 November 2020Nov 2020 - Belitsa

Bear Teddy gets the life he deserves in BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa!

Rescue Bears Svetla and Mima

01 June 2007Jun 2007 - Belitsa

They 'danced' all their lives for tourists 

Rescue Bears Suzana and Bruno

15 July 2019Jul 2019 - Belitsa

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

Rescue Bear Vesko

15 November 2019Nov 2019 - Belitsa

A victim of uncontrolled breeding in Bulgaria

Rescue Bear Violeta

01 June 2007Jun 2007 - Belitsa

Some wounds remain scars forever

Rescue Bear Riku

30 December 2016Dec 2016 - Belitsa

FOUR PAWS brings Albanian bear Riku to BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa

Rescue Bear Violeta

01 June 2007Jun 2007 - Belitsa

Some wounds remain scars forever

Rescue Bear Lady M.

01 July 2007Jul 2007 - Belitsa

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

Rescue Tigress Dehli

16 May 2014May 2014 - FELIDA

The beautiful tigress of FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary

Rescue Nine Bile Bears

28 February 2022Feb 2022 - 

From life behind bars to paradise: Almost two decades in captivity are over

Rescue Dog Lisa

30 September 2018Sep 2018 - Shelter / Private home

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

Rescue Bear Martha

30 August 2021Aug 2021 - Domazhyr

The Ukrainian circus and restaurant bear finally gets her freedom

Rescue Bear Jambolina

11 December 2020Dec 2020 - Arosa

After many years in the circus, a new life is finally beginning for the brown bear

Rescue Elephant Kaavan

21 May 2021May 2021 - Shelter / Private home

Our heaviest rescue to date – after years of isolation for the Asian elephant Kaavan, his loneliness finally ends!

Rescue Bears Lili, Lulu and Lac

30 May 2019May 2019 - Ninh Binh

The impromptu rescue of three nameless Asiatic black bears 

Rescue Bear Kvitka

27 June 2018Jun 2018 - Domazhyr

Fighting bear Kvitka rescued from Ukrainian hunting station

Rescue Dog Jason

07 April 2021Apr 2021 - Shelter / Private home

Abandoned and in a terrible condition, dog Jason is now on his long road to recovery

Rescue Orangutan Indra

11 November 2020Nov 2020 - FOREST SCHOOL

The orangutan infant who was found alone with suspicious injuries has started a new life in the ORANGUTAN FOREST SCHOOL

Rescue Wild Cat Kiano

11 February 2020Feb 2020 - TIERART

An African wild cat found in the forests of Germany

Rescue Bear Mykhailo

14 October 2020Oct 2020 - Domazhyr

After an accident, the brown bear gets a new life at our BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

Rescue Dog Bobo

14 July 2021Jul 2021 - Shelter / Private home

Bobo’s owner was struggling to care for him, but with help, Bobo is recovering and looking better than ever

Rescue Bears Sirko, Ruta and Andor

22 June 2021Jun 2021 - Domazhyr

Two became three – the restaurant bears who have a new start at our BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

Rescue Bear Cubs Mochi, Nara and Nikko

18 May 2020May 2020 - Ninh Binh

Three bear cubs saved in Vietnam from illegal wildlife traders

Rescue Bear Cam

28 April 2021Apr 2021 - Ninh Binh

After being locked away behind iron bars, there is a bright future for the Asiatic black bear

Rescue Bears Xuan and Mo

23 March 2021Mar 2021 - Ninh Binh

Kept in a basement, the Asiatic black bears were rescued from a life in darkness 

Rescue Bear Pashuk

17 August 2016Aug 2016 - Prishtina

The saddest bear of Albania found his safe haven – the moment that he got released from his chains

Rescue Donkey Puica

13 May 2020May 2020 - Shelter / Private home

Our partner organisation ARCA saved a donkey's life!

Rescue Orangutan Bhima

13 October 2020Oct 2020 - FOREST SCHOOL

With a broken arm and no mother, baby orangutan Bhima needs special care

Rescue Bears Keo, Lim, Dieu, San and Khoai Lang

15 March 2019Mar 2019 - 

Five bears rescued from agonising conditions in Vietnam

Rescue Lion Ivan-Asen

13 March 2018Mar 2018 - FELIDA

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

Rescue Cats from Slaughterhouse

15 December 2020Dec 2020 - Shelter / Private home

A glimmer of hope for cats that are victims of a brutal trade in Southeast Asia 

Rescue of 7 Bile Bears

13 November 2020Nov 2020 - Ninh Binh

Asiatic black bears La, Lam, Sang, Dua, Khe, Oi and Xoai begin their new lives at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh 

Rescue Bear Cub Andri

07 June 2021Jun 2021 - Prishtina

FOUR PAWS rescues orphaned bear cub from basement

Rescue Lions Masoud & Terez

14 February 2018Feb 2018 - FELIDA

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

Rescue Dog Bumi

14 May 2014May 2014 - Shelter / Private home

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

Rescue Dog Lola

17 March 2021Mar 2021 - Shelter / Private home

Chained for one year, dog Lola finally gets a chance in life

Rescue Bear Nhi Nho

30 November 2017Nov 2017 - 

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

Rescue Tigers Shevar and Sharukh

27 March 2020Mar 2020 - LIONSROCK

Home at LIONSROCK after Emergency Rescue

Rescue Dog Oiţã

26 February 2020Feb 2020 - Shelter / Private home

So much love to give after being hurt by humans

Rescue Dogs from Slaughterhouse in Cambodia

26 May 2021May 2021 - Shelter / Private home

Together, we have saved millions of dogs from slaughter

Rescue Dog Kitty

29 February 2020Feb 2020 - Shelter / Private home

Thailand's Forgotten Dogs Program saved her life

Rescue Dog Fufu

02 January 2020Jan 2020 - Shelter / Private home

Found at the side of the road with a broken back, Fufu needed urgent help

Rescue Dog Doris

27 February 2018Feb 2018 - Shelter / Private home

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

Rescue Orangutan Lestari

14 July 2020Jul 2020 - FOREST SCHOOL

The orangutan orphan recovering from trauma and learning how to enjoy her life again in the ORANGUTAN FOREST SCHOOL

Rescue Bear Luna

30 November 2016Nov 2016 - Müritz

One of Europe’s saddest bears rescued

Rescue 61 Dogs

21 February 2021Feb 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

Rescue Dog Lavery

01 February 2021Feb 2021 - Shelter / Private home

Cyclones and COVID couldn’t stop this rescue story

Rescue Lion Lenci

10 October 2018Oct 2018 - FELIDA

This lion is a true fighter: his story from 'Europe's worst zoo' to a happy life

Rescue Roe Fawn Ruffy

11 June 2019Jun 2019 - TIERART

An orphaned roe fawn in a meadow who fought to live!

Rescue Bear Napa

10 July 2018Jul 2018 - Arosa

After a long journey the first bear moved into BEAR SANCTUARY Arosa

Rescue Orangutan Damai

05 May 2020May 2020 - FOREST SCHOOL

Help came just in time!

Rescue Lucy and her friends

08 October 2019Oct 2019 - Shelter / Private home

Rescued dogs from the the first Cambodian slaughterhouse closure 

Rescue Bear Cubs Mi and Tam

09 January 2019Jan 2019 - Ninh Binh

Two bear cubs saved from illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam

Rescue Dogs from Slaughterhouse

06 July 2020Jul 2020 - Shelter / Private home

Six of the rescued dogs fly to the US to find a loving home

Rescue Dogs Kovi, Kara, Tina

15 April 2020Apr 2020 - Shelter / Private home

Three dogs found on deaths door

Rescue Bear Brumca

01 June 1998Jun 1998 - Arbesbach

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

Rescue Dog Shoko

31 March 2017Mar 2017 - Shelter / Private home

From guard dog to therapy dog

Rescue Lion Bobby

10 October 2018Oct 2018 - FELIDA

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

Rescue Dog Archie

15 January 2020Jan 2020 - Shelter / Private home

Left howling in pain when struck by a motorbike, dog Archie gets the care he desperately needed

Rescue Dog Max

13 November 2019Nov 2019 - Shelter / Private home

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

Rescue Dog App

31 December 2016Dec 2016 - Shelter / Private home

An accident has left dog App with a horrifying injury

Rescue Dog Toffee

11 September 2019Sep 2019 - Shelter / Private home

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

Rescue Dog Mia

19 April 2021Apr 2021 - Shelter / Private home

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

Biggest Bile Bear Rescue

20 September 2019Sep 2019 - Ninh Binh

Suffering bears find a species-appropriate and safe home

Rescue Dog Nanna

05 October 2021Oct 2021 - Shelter / Private home

A dark secret in the shadows of Angkor Wat

Rescue Dogs Luke & Lion

08 October 2019Oct 2019 - Shelter / Private home

How we managed to rescue these two sweeties in the very last minute

Rescue Dog Lucky

09 October 2019Oct 2019 - Shelter / Private home

Some dogs are luckier than others

Rescue Cat Meow

30 November 2019Nov 2019 - Shelter / Private home

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

Rescue Dog Bobby

30 June 2019Jun 2019 - Shelter / Private home

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

Rescue Bear Rocco

05 June 2019Jun 2019 - Müritz

FOUR PAWS rescues bears from a tiny cage in Albania

Rescue Bear Laska

28 February 2019Feb 2019 - Domazhyr

FOUR PAWS rescues Ukrainian baiting bear

Rescue Bears Hoa Lan and Hoa Tra

30 August 2018Aug 2018 - Ninh Binh

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

Rescue Bears Long and Trang

15 November 2018Nov 2018 - Ninh Binh

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

Rescue Bears May and Binh Yen

29 April 2018Apr 2018 - Ninh Binh

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

Rescue Bear Mashutka

15 November 2017Nov 2017 - Domazhyr

FOUR PAWS rescues Ukrainian fighting bear 

Rescue Bear Manya

30 October 2017Oct 2017 - Domazhyr

Ukrainian restaurant bear rescued by FOUR PAWS

Rescue Bear Tyson

16 October 2017Oct 2017 - Domazhyr

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

Rescue Cat Shuri and Babies

28 February 2019Feb 2019 - Shelter / Private home

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

Rescue Lions Samson and Tom

14 October 2021Oct 2021 - LIONSROCK

Tom and Samson settling into their new lives at LIONSROCK 

Rescue Dog Sok

21 January 2021Jan 2021 - Shelter / Private home

Rescue Dog Smiley

31 December 2016Dec 2016 - Shelter / Private home

From street dog to valuable AAI team member 

Rescue Dog Sunface

30 June 2015Jun 2015 - Shelter / Private home

A miracle called Sunface 

Rescue Tigress Cara

15 July 2015Jul 2015 - TIERART

The tigress' first months of life were in illegal keeping

Rescue Bear Potap

30 July 2017Jul 2017 - Domazhyr

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

First Bear Rescue in Vietnam

15 November 2017Nov 2017 - Ninh Binh

Nhi Nho, Thai Van and Thai Giang now live in BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh 

Rescue Tigers Jasper and Jade

22 June 2021Jun 2021 - LIONSROCK

A story of rescue, tragedy, and sanctuary 

Rescue Lions Ruby and TJ

22 July 2020Jul 2020 - LIONSROCK

From captivity to compassion - A sanctuary's impact

Rescue Lions Uhuru and Jua

20 November 2019Nov 2019 - LIONSROCK

Full circle as two lions return home to LIONSROCK

Rescue Tigers Sharuk and Bela

23 October 2019Oct 2019 - LIONSROCK

A journey to a joyful life

Rescue Lions Motan and Pisa

10 April 2019Apr 2019 - LIONSROCK

Motan and Pisa have settled in incredibly well at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

Rescue Lioness Nala

11 October 2018Oct 2018 - LIONSROCK

Once exploited for human amusement to living a species appropriate life at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary  

Rescue Lions Juba and Micca

13 September 2018Sep 2018 - LIONSROCK

A happy ending: Two South African lions rescued after veld fire swept through their enclosures

Rescue Lion Simba

26 February 2018Feb 2018 - LIONSROCK

From war-torn Mosul to peace at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

Rescue Leopard Bakari

23 September 2016Sep 2016 - LIONSROCK

From a photo-prop to a confident leopard living his best life at LIONSROCK 

Rescue Tiger Laziz

25 August 2016Aug 2016 - LIONSROCK

From Gaza's "worst zoo" to a new life at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

Rescue Lions Marin, Tarhon and Lidia

16 October 2015Oct 2015 - LIONSROCK

A journey to freedom

Rescue Tigers Mirza, Rafik, Zita and Raspoetin

07 March 2015Mar 2015 - LIONSROCK

Sibling tigers find new home at LIONSROCK

Rescue Cheetah Sasha

08 October 2014Oct 2014 - LIONSROCK

A true testament of overcoming great adversity 

Rescue Lions Neida, Nora and Kongo

02 July 2014Jul 2014 - LIONSROCK

A journey from captivity to compassionate care

Rescue Tiger Caruso

16 May 2014May 2014 - LIONSROCK

This beautiful tiger moved from our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary to LIONSROCK in March this year.

Rescue Starlight Tigers

05 November 2013Nov 2013 - LIONSROCK

Starlight tigers: Circus to sanctuary

Rescue Lions Ivan and Cornel

25 September 2012Sep 2012 - LIONSROCK

The brothers from Belgrade Zoo now live their best lives at LIONSROCK

Rescue Lioness Andi

05 July 2012Jul 2012 - LIONSROCK

From isolation to LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary 

Rescue Lioness Simona

29 October 2010Oct 2010 - LIONSROCK

From hotel captivity to a new life at LIONSROCK

Rescue Lionesses Kara and Lea

29 October 2010Oct 2010 - LIONSROCK

Rescued from Bulgaria and Romania

Rescue Hyena Phiri

24 June 2010Jun 2010 - LIONSROCK

The whooping hyena of LIONSROCK

Rescue Lioness Seeta

14 June 2010Jun 2010 - LIONSROCK

Seeta’s Second Chance: From Injury to Sanctuary

Rescue Lions Mario and Marion

09 April 2010Apr 2010 - LIONSROCK

Rescued from being sold into canned hunting  

Rescue Lions Amra, Arandas, Muhawish and Khawla

09 April 2010Apr 2010 - LIONSROCK

Four lions from a distant land whose story echoes through their enclosure

Rescue Lions Lubumbashi, Kalemi and Kolwezi

31 March 2010Mar 2010 - LIONSROCK

From neglect to sanctuary

Rescue Lioness Savannah

25 April 2009Apr 2009 - LIONSROCK

From loss to a new beginning 

Rescue Lions Paco, Richard and Rici

02 December 2009Dec 2009 - LIONSROCK

The first all-male pride at LIONSROCK

Rescue Braila Group

06 June 2008Jun 2008 - LIONSROCK

Rescued in the brink of time

Rescue Gänserndorf Group

17 November 2007Nov 2007 - LIONSROCK

The first new inhabitants of LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

Rescue Lionesses Tara, Sheeba and Ounooi

01 November 2006Nov 2006 - LIONSROCK

A trio spared from a grim fate

Rescue Genghes and Khan Group

01 November 2006Nov 2006 - LIONSROCK

From a life of exploitation to experiencing a second chance

Rescue Lionesses Carla and Frida

01 November 2006Nov 2006 - LIONSROCK

Two lionesses share a bond forged by fate

Rescue Leopards Mike and Tulani

01 January 2005Jan 2005 - LIONSROCK

A leopard love story at LIONSROCK