Rescuing animals. Restoring respect. Ending cruelty.
Animals Asia is devoted to ending bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals across Asia. We’ve been rescuing bears from lives of cruelty and giving them the safety and care they deserve for over 25 years.
Through our sanctuaries, education and policy change, we’re building a kinder world for all animals.
Our work focuses on three key areas
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Ending bear bile farming Vietnam
We're ending bear bile farming in Vietnam through rescue, education and government partnership.
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Captive animal welfare
Improving captive animal welfare across Asia through rescue, reform, education and collaboration.
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Cat and dog welfare
We’re protecting cats and dogs across Asia through rescue, education and law reform.
Our impact
For over 25 years, we’ve been changing the lives of animals across Asia.
700+ bears rescued from unimaginable cruelty
19+ elephants rescued
100,000+ cats and dogs supported
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Key issues
The hidden cruelty animals face in Asia – and how Animals Asia is working to end their suffering.
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Bear Sanctuaries
At our award-winning sanctuaries rescued bears begins a new chapter filled with care, freedom and healing.
Turn your kindness into action
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Donate to help rescue Vietnam’s last bile bears
End bear bile farming in Vietnam. Double your impact today and help rescue the last suffering bears.
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Leave a gift in your Will
1 in 6 of our projects are funded by legacies. Find out how to leave a gift in your Will to Animals Asia.
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Fundraise for us
Fundraise for Animals Asia to help bears and other animals desperately in need of our protection.
Latest from Animals Asia
Read the latest news, blogs and updates on our work, rescues and the animals we protect.
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The final hurdle: ending bear bile farming in Vietnam
After 25 years of progress, just 156 bears remain waiting for freedom. Find out about the current situation and what we're doing to reach the final bears.
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When passion finds its purpose: my first year with Animals Asia
A year ago Niki Wu joined Animals Asia as the China bear sanctuary's Bear & Vet Team Director. Follow her incredible story from boardrooms to bear dens.
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What do bears do on a gloomy day? They get cosy!
At our China sanctuary last week, as the drizzle set in, the bears chose to snuggle up in their dens – safe, warm, and very cosy!
Help us put an end to animal cruelty
Animals are being captured and exploited every day. Animals Asia has helped thousands, but there is always another animal in need of our help. Please donate today.
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