Performing Animal Welfare Society - PAWS

05/28/2026

PAWS Says Goodbye to Toka – One of the Oldest African Elephants in North America.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that African elephant Toka has passed away after a very brief illness.
Read more here: https://conta.cc/4vebuC3

05/19/2026

Scott happened to catch Gypsy having a little fun today — enjoying a dusty spa moment and topping it all off with a very fashionable grass hat! A true elephant style icon.

Thanks for the adorable photos, Scott Carter 🐘

05/18/2026

READY…SET…GO MEG!
While enjoying a swim in her pool, PAWS tiger Meg suddenly spotted her favorite keeper, Renae — and that was all it took! In an instant, Meg launched out of the water and came charging full speed across her habitat to say hello!
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05/08/2026

WE DID IT! 🎉
Together, we surpassed our $80,000 Big Day of Giving goal!
Thank you to everyone who supported PAWS during the Big Day of Giving. Your compassion means so much – to us and to the elephants, big cats, bears, monkeys, emu, and other rescued and retired wild animals who call our sanctuary home.
https://conta.cc/4dyBsKo

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05/08/2026

Asian bull elephant Prince needs you! 🐘💛
There’s still time to make a difference — Big Day of Giving continues until midnight tonight! Every donation helps provide expert care, nutritious food, enrichment, and a safe forever home for Prince and the other rescued animals at PAWS.

Donate here:
https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/story/PAWS2026bigdog

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

This is Brian Busta, Managing Director of PAWS — joined by Thika and Mara!

Big Day of Giving is here, and now is the perfect time to make your impact count. Your gift can be doubled through matching funds, helping provide lifelong care for the rescued animals at PAWS.

https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/story/PAWS2026bigdog

05/07/2026

Big Day of Giving Is Here – Act Fast to Double Your Impact!
Read here! https://conta.cc/3OUzVFa
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05/06/2026

1 Day Left Until Big Day of Giving – 1 Regal Lion
African lion Pasha.
A powerful symbol of survival and second chances.
Tomorrow’s the day to give BIG.
Make a difference for the wild animals at PAWS.
https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/story/PAWS2026bigdog
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05/05/2026

2 Days Remaining Until Big Day of Giving — 2 Bobcats Thriving at PAWS
Rumi and Archer now live with dignity, kindness, and compassionate care. At PAWS they are free to be the wild animals they are.
Your gift on May 7 helps support their new life.
https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/story/PAWS2026bigdog
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