PAWS’ February 2026 Newsletter

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 urgent calls for public advocacy. It also shares positive updates, including a conservation victory protecting California mountain lion populations, a birthday spotlight on Mack the bear, and upcoming opportunities for engagement such as educational tours and the 2026 PAWS International Captive Wildlife Conference, reinforcing the organization’s focus on both animal welfare and public involvement.