Our supporters’ donations power all our work for wild animals and their habitats. Here is how that support made an impact in March.
United Kingdom – Hertfordshire 
Crucial care for big cats rescued from a cruel captive facility
Credit: WildSide Exotic Rescue
Recently, 12 big cats, including pumas, lynxes and bobcats, were rescued from a cruel captive facility in the English village of Codicote, Hertfordshire. The facility was shut down and the owner was found guilty of a litany of animal welfare charges, and 12 big cats – all in terrible condition – were taken in by our partner, WildSide Exotic Rescue.
To heal and recover after their ordeal, the animals required medical care, special food and supplements – a cost our partner was struggling to meet. Through our supporters’ generosity, we were able to contribute a month’s worth of food and support for the animals.
Ukraine – Kyiv 
Warmth for the freezing, injured animal victims of war
Credit: WARC
With an icy winter gripping Ukraine, we knew we had to help the animals at our partner sanctuary, Wild Animal Rescue Center (WARC) outside Kyiv. Many of the animals they rescue – including lions and tigers – were illegally imported or bred in Ukraine, then abandoned in the war. These animals, native to the warm climates of Africa and Asia, were at risk of freezing to death in Ukraine’s icy winter.
Many are sick, injured and frail after enduring many months on the frontlines and must be kept warm if they have any hope of survival. We asked our supporters to help contribute towards critical heating for the animals, and thanks to the generous support received, we were able to make a substantial contribution towards these costs.
Thank you for caring for these helpless victims of war when so many others have forgotten them.
Zimbabwe – Lake Kariba 
Emergency intervention for a snared elephant calf
Credit: KAWFT
This young elephant was spotted limping behind its herd, a snare wrapped tightly around its leg and cutting deeper every day.
Snares are cruel devices used by poachers to illegally capture wildlife. Animals who don’t die right away often suffer for weeks or months with debilitating injuries and life-threatening infections. We knew the calf was at severe risk, and that the best way to help would be to charter a helicopter to dart the elephant from the sky, remove the snare and provide critical treatment before it was too late.
Through our supporters’ compassion, we helped raise the funds to dart the calf from the sky, and we are delighted to report that the snare has been removed and the calf is already looking much better.
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Here are some of the animals our donors helped provide critical support for during the wildfires in Los Angeles earlier this year.
Credit: Pasadena Humane
In South Africa, 17 orphaned elephants in a drought-stricken province have constant access to fresh, clean water, thanks to our supporters.
Credit: HERD
Orphaned elephant calf Khanyisa has had her final bottle of milk and is growing up fast! Here are some adorable photos.
Credit: HERD
In the news
Credit: Damien Coulsen
Deadly rabies outbreak amongst Cape fur seals has potential to become a widespread marine catastrophe, warns Animal Survival International. Read more.
Amid legal troubles, monkey-breeding facility backers expand operations in Florida. Read more.
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