Some bears come to our sanctuaries blind, missing limbs, or unable to walk after years trapped in tiny cages. Others arrive in their later years, their bodies worn but their spirits still strong. At ...

For more than 20 years, Nova lived in darkness. Trapped. Forgotten. His body broken – but his spirit still gentle, still hopeful. When rescuers brought Nova to sanctuary, he finally felt warmth on his ...

At Animals Asia, healing goes beyond medicine. Our pioneering Cooperative Care program is built on trust, choice, and connection. It’s a gentle, science-backed approach that empowers bears to actively ...

Per oltre 20 anni, Nova ha vissuto nell’oscurità. Intrappolato. Dimenticato. Il suo corpo ormai spezzato – ma il suo spirito è rimasto gentile e non ha perso la speranza. Quando il team di soccorso ha ...

One woman’s journey from corporate life to protecting and caring for rescued bears at Animals Asia’s China sanctuary.

Behind every thriving bear is a veterinary team working tirelessly to heal the damage caused by years on bile farms. Our hospitals in Vietnam and China combine cutting-edge science with deep ...

Every bear rescued from the bile industry arrives with complex physical needs – from damaged teeth and diseased organs to chronic conditions caused by years of captivity. Our expert veterinary teams ...

In tutta l’Asia, gli animali selvatici sono costretti a esibirsi in circhi, spettacoli di strada e parchi a tema. Tigri che saltano attraverso cerchi. Scimmie che vanno in bicicletta. Orsi che girano ...

After years of isolation, pain and suffering, trauma doesn’t disappear overnight. Some bears arrive so shut down they barely react – withdrawn, unresponsive, lost in protective silence. It’s called ...

When grey skies loomed over our China sanctuary last week, the bears did what many of us might – they headed indoors, curled up and got comfy! With the rain drizzling outside, the bear houses were a ...

When we rescued Dawn from a bear bile farm in Phung Thuong, she had endured nearly two decades of confinement and isolation. What she displayed on arrival was a textbook case of learned helplessness – ...

When moon bear Sen arrived at our sanctuary earlier this year, he carried the weight of 27 years spent in a cage. He was malnourished, missing part of his tongue, suffering with painful dental ...