Sacramento, CA – October 2-3, 2026 PAWS Sanctuary Visit – October 4 Join us in Sacramento this October for the world’s longest-running international conference dedicated to examining the realities of wild animals in captivity. Presented by the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), this unique event brings together experts from across the globe to delve into…

The latest PAWS newsletter highlights the importance of providing rescued wild animals with environments that support their natural behaviors. A featured article explores how elephants sleep, noting that they require only a few hours of rest each day but rely on comfortable, spacious habitats to encourage healthy sleeping patterns. At the PAWS sanctuary, elephants are…

It is with great sadness that PAWS announces the passing of Toka, one of the oldest African elephants in North America, at the age of 56. For nearly 13 years, Toka lived at the PAWS sanctuary, where she enjoyed the freedom to roam rolling hills, forage, take mud baths, and simply live as an elephant…

This heartfelt PAWS newsletter shines a light on the resilience of rescued wildlife and the compassionate care that transforms lives. At the center is Cleo, a young tiger who arrived at the sanctuary barely able to walk after suffering severe neglect and Metabolic Bone Disease at a sham “sanctuary.” Two years later, thanks to extraordinary…

The March PAWS newsletter celebrates transformation, resilience, and compassionate care, highlighting the one-year anniversary of rescued mountain lion Casey and black bear Dally—two animals whose lives have been completely renewed in sanctuary after surviving neglect. It also offers a heartfelt look at the specialized, lifelong care PAWS provides to aging residents like Ben the bear…

SAN ANDREAS, CA, UNITED STATES, March 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), which operates a captive wildlife sanctuary in Northern California, today sent a letter to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom opposing the amusement park’s acquisition of two white tiger cubs and its promotion of unfounded conservation claims. The breeding and display…

PAWS highlights its ongoing mission to rescue and care for captive wild animals—especially tigers—many of whom were saved from exploitative cub-petting operations and now thrive in sanctuary environments with proper care and space. The newsletter emphasizes that, despite progress like the Big Cat Public Safety Act, new legislation (H.R. 7159) threatens to weaken protections, prompting…

PAWS’ latest newsletter highlights the inspiring progress of several animals rescued from neglect last year, including Casey the playful mountain lion, Dally the den-loving black bear, Meg the social tiger, Pasha the vocal lion, and Archer the communicative bobcat—all now thriving in safe, enriching habitats thanks to supporter generosity. The sanctuary also celebrates African elephant…

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 residents—including bears, big cats, and lions—saved from severe neglect and cruelty, expanded its education programs for veterinary and college students, advanced critical legislation to protect…

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.” With roughly $40,000 a month required to provide these gentle giants with food, habitat, and 24/7 care, PAWS aims to raise $80,000+ to sustain their…