Dear aaa,
In my work as a mission expert, I’ve been at the frontlines of animal rescue for many years.
I’ve walked into abandoned zoos, conflict zones, and remote corners of the world where animals were suffering in silence.
I’ve stood in front of cages that were far too small, in places where the air felt heavy with fear.
I’ve looked into the eyes of animals who had shut down from years of stress and neglect.
It taught me that one thing is clear: we must be ready to act at any moment.
It starts with a call for help.
Sometimes from a government, sometimes from a partner organisation, sometimes from a neighbour who can no longer bear witness to cruelty.
From that moment, everything shifts. The clock starts ticking, and our team and I move quickly to assess the situation. |
|
|
|
When time is short, preparation matters most
Before we can reach an animal, there is a huge amount of careful, behind‑the‑scenes preparation.
We work with authorities to finalise documents, gather supplies, coordinate with our sanctuaries, and map out every step of the journey.
It’s detailed, deliberate work – because these animals have already endured far too much.
When a call for help comes, every hour matters and being prepared can mean the difference between suffering and safety. |
|
One mission I’ll never forget the emergency deployment to help the bears in Pakistan
– we had almost no warning, no time for lengthy negotiations, and no margin for error. We simply had to go. And because supporters like you were standing with us, we could say yes. |
I’ve seen lives change because someone like you chose to act.
Just like bear Sunny – once an abused dancing bear in Pakistan, forced to perform for entertainment and trapped for years in cruel conditions.
When we first saw her, she was frightened, emaciated, and anxious from years of mistreatment. Today, everything is different. Sunny lives safely at a rescue center and has formed a joyful bond with two other young bears. The trio can often be seen playing together – a life that was hard to imagine before rescue. |
I also think of lions Kandaka and Mansour – two young lions rescued from harsh, cramped conditions in Sudan. When we first learned about them, they were underweight, stressed, and struggling to survive in an environment that offered them nothing close to a natural life.
Their rescue was complex, involving different logistics and careful consideration to get them to safety. But once we reached them, everything changed. Today, they live with dignity and space to roam.
Their journey reminds me of why we do this work, and why we must always be ready for the next call. These animals are living proof of what your compassion makes possible. |
The word YES is everything.
Your gift enables us to say yes to the next rescue.
YES, we will come.
YES, we will fight for you.
YES, you deserve a new start in life.
Right now, somewhere in the world, another animal is waiting. We don’t know their name yet. We don’t know how long they’ve been suffering. But we do know that when the moment comes, we must be ready.
And that’s why I’m writing to you today. |
Your gift enables us to say yes to the next rescue. Across the world, FOUR PAWS rescues wild and endangered animals from cruelty and exploitation – but only when we have the resources to move quickly.
At any moment, on any day, an animal may need us. Will you help us be ready?
Please donate now and change the world for animals in need. |
With heartfelt gratitude,
Marina Ivanova
Rescue Expert |
| |
|
|
| P.S. When an animal is trapped in cruelty, one YES can change their future – and that yes starts with you. Please donate today and help us reach the next animal in time. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
