SAVE THE DATE! TOGETHER WE GIVE!!! GIVING TUESDAY! #GIVINGTUESDAY2026 #PAWS #TOGETHERWEGIVE

PAWS’ bobcat Archer lounging in his grassy habitat after eating his dinner. He gets rabbit, beef, turkey and Central Nebraska Brand carnivore diet. But the rabbit is his favorite part! #dinnertime #lounging #bobcat #paws

It’s a purr-fectly special day… it’s Archer’s 1-year PAWS anniversary month AND National Bobcat Day! Read more here about Archer (and bobcat Rumi) in the PAWS' newsletter: conta.cc/4cMTkAK Today we’re celebrating one of North America’s most fascinating wild cats—the bobcat! At PAWS, we’re lucky to have Archer, a handsome male bobcat who came to us after being rescued from an unfortunate situation. Since arriving at PAWS, Archer has been settling into his new surroundings, gaining confidence, and showing more and more of his amazing bobcat personality. Help us celebrate Archer today by sharing this post, leaving him some love in the comments, and spreading the word about the importance of protecting wild cats and their habitats in the wild! #paws #bobcats #nationalbobcatday pawsweb.org

The PAWS 2026 International Captive Wildlife Conference started today with a greeting from Ed Stewart - PAWS Co-Founder and President of the Board. It’s going to be an amazing conference! #paws #2026internationalcaptivewildlifeconference

African elephant Thika — A Life Meant to Be an Elephant Look closely into Thika’s eyes, and you’ll find a lifetime of stories. Read more about Thika here: pawsweb.org/animals/thika/ #sanctuary #elephants #eyeoftheelephant #paws See less

Well, hello there, handsome! 🦁 Pasha clearly understood the assignment: look regal, look mysterious, and make everyone stop scrolling. 📷 Learn more about Pasha here:pawsweb.org/animals/pasha/ #paws #lion #regal #sanctuary pawsweb.org

DENIED! This morning, the California Fish and Game Commission voted to deny a petition that would have allowed certain nonhuman primates to be kept as pets. PAWS spoke in strong opposition to the petition. We thank the Commission for its vote and for upholding our state’s longstanding protections governing the possession of nonhuman primates. And a big thank you to everyone who signed the Humane World for Animals petition opposing the proposal. More than 4,000 Californians stood up for the animals – and you made a difference! Together, we can keep wild animals out of the pet trade and protected from the dangers of private ownership.

Stand with PAWS -This World Elephant Day! On World Elephant Day, we celebrate these intelligent, social, and iconic animals. But for countless elephants around the world, their life is nothing to celebrate. Elephants are still chained, beaten, confined to barren enclosures, forced to perform, and made to carry tourists. In the wild, they face poaching, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict. At PAWS, we believe elephants deserve better. For more than 40 years, we have worked to end the exploitation of elephants through science-based advocacy, public policy, and education. And at our ARK 2000 sanctuary, we give rescued and retired elephants the space, autonomy, and care they deserve. Our five elephants – Prince, Mara, Thika, Nicholas, and Gypsy – were rescued or retired from zoos and circuses. Today, they roam expansive natural areas, forage freely, and choose how to spend their days. Read more here! conta.cc/4bFmeCi #worldelephantday #elephants #paws #sanctuary

California Residents: Urgent! Sign Petition to Protect Ban on Pet Primates NOW! On Thursday, August 13, the Calif. Fish and Game Commission will consider a request to allow certain primate species as pets, weakening the state's longstanding protections for primates. Primates are not pets! Sign the Humane World petition TODAY to protect animal welfare and public health and safety. secure.humaneworld.org/page/…

This is Ed Stewart with a brief update regarding the Gann fire near PAWS. I have recorded a video to provide you with a current overview of the situation and to help answer some of the questions we’ve been receiving. Please note that the air quality index (AQI) was 61 at the time we recorded the video. We will continue to monitor air quality and fire activity Update on Gann Fire Near PAWS Thank you for your concern and support. We will share further updates as new information becomes available. Sincerely, Ed Stewart, staff, and all the animals at PAWS

PAWS' July 2026 Newsletter is ready to read! conta.cc/3RC93ee In this issue: Welcoming Two New Tigers at PAWS / How to Identify a True Captive Wildlife Sanctuary / Celebrating Elephant Prince’s 15-year Anniversary / International Tiger Day and How You Can Help / Early Bird Savings for PAWS’ International Captive Wildlife Conference Tiger Franklin pictured

It’s International Tiger Day! Did you know? Tigers like water and they are good swimmers! Tigers at PAWS – like new rescue J.B. – enjoy a leisurely soak in their pools. #internationaltigerday #paws #tigers pawsweb.org

It’s International Tiger Day! Today, PAWS recognizes the importance of tiger conservation and the protection of those who are captive. We are proud to provide lifelong sanctuary for nine rescued tigers—Meg, Nimmo, Cleo, J.B. Falcor, Franklin, Herman, Morris and Rosemary — who will never again be exploited for entertainment or profit. pawsweb.org/the-animals/ #InternationalTigerDay #tigers

PAWS is thrilled to welcome two new tigers to our sanctuary family: J.B. and Franklin. The pair were among a group of tigers given to a private facility and are tied to the closure of a sham “sanctuary” known for mistreating and neglecting its animals. They are already settling in beautifully at PAWS. J.B. loves relaxing in his pool, while Franklin enjoys the soft grass in his spacious habitat, happily chuffing his approval. With their arrival, PAWS now provides lifelong sanctuary for 9 tigers. Watch out for our July newsletter to learn more about J.B. and Franklin and their surprising connection to several other PAWS residents, including Dally, Cleo, Casey, and Archer. #tigers #sanctuary #PAWS pawsweb.org