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

Every bear deserves the softest possible landing. When a bear arrives at one of our sanctuaries, they’re not just recovering from injury or illness — they’re waking up from a lifetime of fear, pain ...

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 ...

When a bear is rescued, their journey is just beginning. Years of isolation and cruelty leave deep emotional scars. Many arrive withdrawn, fearful, or stuck in repetitive behaviours – signs of trauma ...

Cooperative Care is the practice of giving animals choice and control during their treatment, using positive reinforcement to support both medical and behavioural care. It’s a method that prioritises ...

Every bear rescued by Animals Asia begins a new life the moment they arrive at their sanctuary home. Some are terrified cubs, others – from bile farms – carry physical and emotional scars from years ...

Years spent in tiny cages leave deep physical scars. Legs weaken. Spines twist. Joints seize. At our sanctuaries, physiotherapy gives bears the chance to heal. Under the guidance of a specialist ...

Emotional healing takes time. And for the most traumatised bears, it begins with small, carefully supported steps. At Animals Asia, we use a five-phase trauma recovery approach rooted in trust, choice ...

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 ...

Animals are being captured and exploited every day. Animals Asia has helped thousands, but there is always another animal in need of our help. Please donate today. Find out more about our ...

The Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act was a world-first, and whilst we celebrated this – we were disappointed that the previous government failed to specify a list of activities that do not ...

For bears who’ve spent years in tiny cages, movement can be painful or impossible. That’s where physiotherapy comes in. It’s one of the most powerful tools we have to help bears regain strength, ...