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🔍 Undercover investigation in Romanian public shelters unveils gruesome conditions 🇷🇴
🐶 Dogs eating faeces. 🪣 Water bowls frozen while animals are exposed to sub-zero temperatures. ❄️ Dogs suffering from untreated wounds. These are just some of the findings in public shelters in Romania from an undercover investigation that was commissioned by FOUR PAWS.
In January, as part of a nationwide investigation we visited nine public shelters across the country. What we found was nothing short of alarming and deeply unsettling. 🛑 Some of the shelters did not meet even the most basic standards of animal welfare.
What the investigators witnessed was horrifying: it seems common for dogs to attack each other out of desperation, sometimes even killing one another. Tragically, these are not the only casualties—many more dogs die due to neglect. To illustrate this with a particularly shocking statistic: the Brăila City shelter had a death rate of 40% in 2024. ❌ Nearly every second dog that arrived there did not make it out alive.
We could go on with countless tragic details from the investigations: dogs that were severely underweight, deprived of food and even access to water was limited as buckets were either frozen or empty. 🥣 We encountered a dog that had bitten off parts of his own tail, out of pure distress. And all this extreme animal neglect is funded by the tax-payers, as the government allocates millions of euros in these facilities. 💰
Romania’s current animal welfare laws and shelter system are failing both the animals and the citizens who fund them. Mass-sheltering and killing must stop! We are calling on the Romanian government to implement a comprehensive, humane nationwide CNVR (Catch–Neuter–Vaccinate–Return) programme to put an end to this suffering.
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![Three Animals, One Rescue! Flora, Gordo & Florencia 🐻🐯🐻 | FOUR PAWS | [SUBS]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5D9zAqXQnv8/mqdefault.jpg "Three Animals, One Rescue! Flora, Gordo & Florencia 🐻🐯🐻 | FOUR PAWS | [SUBS]
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✨ The big moment we’ve been working towards - step by step! ✨
Join us as we take a closer look at the huge day for Flora, Gordo and Florencia at the former Zoo Luján. Rescues like these are incredibly complex: from first access to the site, to veterinary checks, meticulous preparation, and the coordinated effort required to safely move the animals. It’s never quick, and it’s never simple - every step demands patience, precision, and constant adaptation. But we love what we do. And we do it for the animals. 💛
🐻 Gordo and Florencia had been kept in inadequate conditions for years. When our team assessed them last autumn, they were immediately classed as urgent cases. We needed to get them out, safely, responsibly, and with as little stress as possible, so they could finally begin a new chapter at our BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa in Bulgaria.
🐅 Flora’s rescue was just as time‑sensitive. After living in immense pain for months before our assessment, it was clear she would need expert veterinary treatment, a tailored rehabilitation plan, species‑appropriate nutrition, dedicated support - and a lot of stability. Thankfully, FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary in the Netherlands is exactly the place for that.
Rescues like these rely on true teamwork: across our rescue team, vets, caretakers, colleagues worldwide, and stakeholders on the ground. And they’re only possible because of the support behind them! 🤝
To everyone who has donated, followed along, or taken the time to leave thoughtful comments - thank you ❣️ Your support means so much to our team, especially during long and demanding operations like this.
We’ll continue to share updates on Gordo, Florencia and Flora, and keep you posted as we search for solutions for the remaining animals - both within and outside Argentina. 🇦🇷
It is only thanks to you that we could make this happen! 💐
00:01: Final Preparations in the Dark
01:08: Back in Luján: The First Three Animals
01:36: Crate Training for a Long Flight
02:01: Gordo: One of the Heaviest Bears Ever Transported
02:32: Testing the Crates Strength
02:32: Preparing Florencia for the Big Day
03:26: Why Gordo and Florencia Were Urgent Cases
03:51: Florencias Silence: A Clear Sign for Relocation
04:18: Floras Journey to FELIDA Sanctuary in the Netherlands
04:52: The Plan: Crate, Truck, Aircraft
05:19: Recalling the Shocking First Impressions
05:47: August 2024: The Initial Assessment Begins
06:08: Examining 64 Wild Animals in 16 Days
06:43: The Bears Are Ready to Fly
07:15: An Unbelievable Milestone
08:02: Flora Enters the Crate
08:49: All Three Animals Crated in 20 Minutes
09:52: Racing Against Time to the Airport
11:05: The Bears Arrive Safely in Bulgaria
11:40: Awaiting Floras Arrival at the Sanctuary
12:12: A Warm Welcome in the Mountains
12:57: Flora Settles In and Explores
13:40: FOUR PAWS Vision: Empty Sanctuaries One Day
#Argetina #Animalrescue #FloraToFELIDA #TwoBEARSOneFuture
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Did you wonder whether Freya has been steering clear of the frozen pond after her recent icy adventure at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz? ❄️🐻
Not even close!
Freya is as fearless as ever—and this time, she even had a playful tussle with her brother, Thor, right by the pond’s edge. Brave bear energy activated!
But… did the ice crack again? 👀
#AnimalWelfare #Bears #Germany #BearSanctuary
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POV: your morning starts with watermelon, enrichment, and not a single worry in the world. 🍉🐻
Thats exactly how Anya, Frankie, Misha, and Laska kicked off another beautiful day at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr.
From enjoying tasty treats to exploring new enrichment, these bears are embracing the life they always deserved. 💚
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#SanctuarySaturdays are for successful animal stories from FOUR PAWS Sanctuaries and cooperation partners around the world! 🌎
#BearSanctuary #AnimalWelfare #Ukraine
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From rescues to daily special care, 2025 reminded us what’s possible. ❤️
Thank you to our donors, supporters and colleagues for standing with the work of FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary and making this year unforgettable. 🍀
#FelidaBigCatSanctuary #AnimalWelfare #AnnualVideo
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Missing those golden autumn vibes? 🍂🐻
Let’s take you back to the magical days at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach, when the leaves were glowing and our bears were living their best lives! 💛🧡
Back then, every bear was out and about, exploring their lush enclosures and soaking up the beauty of fall. 🍁🐾
🎥 Enjoy these heartwarming moments from their autumn adventures!
#AutumnDays #ArbesbachBears #Austria
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