PAWS

Founded in 1984, the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) rescues, advocates, and provides humane sanctuary for captive wild animals. #elephants #sanctuary

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Have you ever been smiled at by a tiger?
PAWS tiger Rosemary sure knows how to brighten a day!
Who could resist that face?
#tiger #sanctuary #paws https://t.co/0kDQFNxRlc

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Today is National Black Bear Day! 📷📷
And who better to help us celebrate than Dally Bear! This beautiful girl is enjoying her special day the way bears do best—relaxing in her pool, exploring, and reminding us just how wonderful black bears are.
Read more about Dally here! https://t.co/dELwpY29GX
Happy National Black Bear Day, Dally! 📷📷
#NationalBlackBearDay #DallyBear #PAWS #BlackBear #SanctuaryLife #BearDayCelebration 📷

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PAWS Says Goodbye to Toka – One of the Oldest African Elephants in North America.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that African elephant Toka has passed away after a very brief illness.
Read more here: https://t.co/rochDWQFX5

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READY…SET…GO MEG!
While enjoying a swim in her pool, PAWS tiger Meg suddenly spotted her favorite keeper, Renae — and that was all it took! In an instant, Meg launched out of the water and came charging full speed across her habitat to say hello!
#tiger #tigerswim #sanctuary #paws https://t.co/FnAF9evvQj

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WE DID IT!
Together, we surpassed our $80,000 Big Day of Giving goal!
Thank you to everyone who supported PAWS during the Big Day of Giving. Your compassion means so much – to us and to the elephants, big cats, bears, monkeys, emu, and other rescued and retired wild animals who call our sanctuary home.
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#BDOG2026 #wedidit #elephants #paws #sanctuary https://t.co/FnAF9evvQj

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Asian bull elephant Prince needs you! 📷📷
There’s still time to make a difference — Big Day of Giving continues until midnight tonight! Every donation helps provide expert care, nutritious food, enrichment, and a safe forever home for Prince and the other rescued animals at PAWS.
Donate here:
https://t.co/b4mWk9uoxC

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Big Day of Giving Is Here – Act Fast to Double Your Impact! https://t.co/M1P1rJ6Bdo

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This is Brian Busta, Managing Director of PAWS — joined by Thika and Mara!
Big Day of Giving is here, and now is the perfect time to make your impact count. Your gift can be doubled through matching funds, helping provide lifelong care for the rescued animals at PAWS.
Go here to donate! https://t.co/b4mWk9uoxC
#BDOG2026 #paws #sanctuary #elphants

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Big Day of Giving Is Here – Act Fast to Double Your Impact! https://t.co/M1P1rJ6Bdo

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1 Day Left Until Big Day of Giving – 1 Regal Lion
African lion Pasha.
A powerful symbol of survival and second chances.
Tomorrow’s the day to give BIG.
Make a difference for the wild animals at PAWS.
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#BDOG2026 #sanctuary #paws #lions https://t.co/FnAF9evvQj

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2 Days Remaining Until Big Day of Giving — 2 Bobcats Thriving at PAWS
Rumi and Archer now live with dignity, kindness, and compassionate care. At PAWS they are free to be the wild animals they are.
Your gift on May 7 helps support their new life.
https://t.co/b4mWk9uoxC
#BDOG2026 #bobcats #paws #sanctuary https://t.co/FnAF9evvQj

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4 Days to Go Until Big Day of Giving — 2 Monkeys Saved from starvation
Zeppo and Chico: rescued from severe neglect, deprived of food and water.
Today they’re safe, nourished, and loved at PAWS.
Help provide the expert care they rely on every day. Give on May 7.
https://t.co/b4mWk9uoxC
#BDoG2026 #paws #sanctuary #monkey

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Tiger Meg was spayed on April 26 at PAWS' Pat Derby Animal Wellness Center – she recovered well and was back to her cheerful, active and hungry self the next morning. PAWS Director of Veterinary Services Dr. Jackie Gai oversaw the surgery, performed by Dr. Margo Mehl, DACVS, and her team from San Francisco Animal Medical Center, who generously donated their services. PAWS’ animal care and veterinary staff were on hand to assist. This surgery benefits captive tigers by preventing reproduction as well as cancers of the reproductive tract that are common in intact big cats. Big thanks to Dr. Mehl and her team!
@SFAMC #paws #sanctuary #tiger https://t.co/FnAF9evvQj

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5 Days to Go Until Big Day of Giving – 7 Tigers Still Need You!
Seven tigers rescued from neglect and exploitation.
At PAWS, they’ve found peace—but only because of supporters like you.
Be part of their second chance on May 7.
https://t.co/b4mWk9uoxC
#BDOG2026 #paws #sanctuary #tigers

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The Big Day of Giving is May 7—but you don’t have to wait to make a difference. Early giving has officially begun!

Give today and have your impact doubled for the rescued wild animals who call PAWS home.
Matching funds available—up to $41,193!

Our goal is to raise $80,000 to provide lifelong care for elephants, tigers, bears, monkeys, and many other animals rescued or retired from circuses, zoos, and the exotic pet trade. At PAWS, they’ve finally found a safe and permanent home.

Make your gift now:
https://t.co/b4mWk9uoxC
#BDOG2026 #paws #earlygiving #elephants #sanctuaryforlife #sanctuary

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Science is critical to understanding, protecting, and conserving wildlife populations. A new paper sheds light on the importance of older individuals to the survival of their species – from elephants to lions, whales, and fish – through essential ecological knowledge, reproduction, and immunity against disease. Policies are needed to protect elder animals and the knowledge they impart. Read about the paper below.

Older and Wiser: How Elder Animals Help Species to Survive https://t.co/y5R6m9qrEJ via @YaleE360

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A Special Invitation: Give Early and Double Your Impact!
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Early giving starts today—and for PAWS, that means your compassion can begin making an impact right now.

Every gift helps provide food, enrichment, and lifelong care for the rescued animals who call our sanctuary home. From elephants who roam wide open spaces to big cats who finally know peace, your support turns second chances into lasting futures.
#BDOG2026 #elephants #sanctuary #paws https://t.co/FnAF9evvQj