PAWS’ December 2025 Newsletter
As PAWS looks ahead to its 42nd year, the organization is celebrating a powerful season of impact made possible by compassionate supporters. In 2025, PAWS rescued and welcomed new sanctuary…
Rescuing and providing sanctuary to captive wild animals in need
For more than 40 years, PAWS has been fighting to end the exploitation of captive wildlife.
PAWS is a true sanctuary
A true sanctuary, PAWS does not breed, buy, sell, or trade animals. We provide a permanent home and lifetime care tailored to the history and needs of each individual.
Meet the animals at PAWS
The PAWS sanctuary is home to elephants, tigers, bears, monkeys, and other wild animals. We provide spacious environments that promote natural behaviors and autonomy.
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250+
Number of animals we have rescued so far.
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8
Number of species we currently care for.
The latest news
PAWS’ November 2025 Newsletter
At the start of this year’s GivingTuesday campaign, Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is turning the spotlight on its six rescued elephants — calling on elephant-lovers everywhere to “give big.”…
PAWS’ October 2025 Newsletter
PAWS celebrates the 12-year anniversary of African elephants Thika and Toka arriving at the sanctuary—marking Thika’s 45th birthday and honoring Toka’s resilience after a traumatic early life—while highlighting how both…
Need a break? Spend a few minutes with the animals at PAWS.
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Donations help rescue and care for captive wild animals in need, while supporting our work to end their exploitation.
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