A little trunk love from our Asian bull elephant Nicholas! #trunk #elephant #paws #sanctuary #asianelephant

Thika and Mara on the hill top grazing to their hearts content! May 1st is just around the corner but you can give now! bigdayofgiving.org/story/Paws2025… #BDOG2025 #sanctuary #elephants #paws #pawsweb.org

Today’s the Day! Big Day of Giving is Here! We have just 24 hours to raise $75,000 to feed and care for the elephants, tigers, bears, and other rescued animals at PAWS. Donate here! conta.cc/3Gyc21H #bdog2025 #paws #fundraiser #sanctuary pawsweb.org

Beneath the sky so wide and blue, Thika and Mara wander through A sea of grass, so tall and green, Where springtime paints a peaceful scene. Big Day of Giving is today - Help us reach $75,000 in 24 hours! bigdayofgiving.org/story/Paws2025… #BDOG2025 #sanctuary #paws #elephants

Ready. Set. Give! mtyc.co/v96m2f PAWS’ mission is to end the suffering of captive wild animals. Our approach is simple yet effective: Rescue wild animals in need from circuses, roadside zoos, and the exotic “pet” trade. Provide safe refuge, high quality care, and

Thika and Mara, two inseparable African elephants at PAWS - who share a love for showers and mud baths! 🐘💦 #africanelephants #elephants #mudbaths #showers #sanctuary pawsweb.org

Our beloved Asian bull elephant, Nicholas, had the best kind of day at PAWS—full of splashes, chirps, and a whole lot of dust! 💦✨ First, he enjoyed a refreshing shower (courtesy of PAWS staff with a hose), cooling off under the warm sun. But the fun didn’t stop there—Nicholas

Toka, PAWS' beautiful African elephant, was spotted having the best time mudding herself today! With big swipes of her trunk and intentional splashes, she coated her skin in a fresh layer of cool, protective mud. For elephants like Toka, mudding isn’t just fun—it’s essential!

PAWS has welcomed two big cats to our sanctuary, following a major law enforcement operation. They were among 322 animals recently seized from the West Coast Game Park Safari by Oregon State Police and the Oregon Humane Society in conjunction with local, state, and federal

Happy National Cougar Day! Today, we celebrate one of North America's most majestic and elusive big cats — and here at PAWS, that means giving a big shoutout to our very own Casey the cougar! On this special day, we honor Casey and all cougars (mountain lions, pumas) —

Meet Mountain Lion Casey! conta.cc/3FEGMxY

Meet Nicholas, our beloved Asian Bull elephant at PAWS!📷 Nicholas absolutely adores his shower time, and it's a sight to behold! Watching him splash around and get all squiggly in the mud is not just entertaining—it’s also a vital part of his daily routine. Bathing helps

🐘💦 Just another day in paradise at PAWS! Nicholas decided it was the perfect time to kick back and enjoy a refreshing bath — literally! He stretched out on his side, fully relaxed, while a stream of water washed just trunk length away. The best part? He used his trunk like a

🌿🐘 Sweet dreams, Thika! 🐘🌿 There’s nothing quite as peaceful as watching our beautiful African elephant Thika standing quietly, eyes gently closed, enjoying a little cat nap in the warm sunshine. Elephants can sleep standing up, and Thika looked so relaxed and content,

PAWS' bobcat, Rumi- Rumi, a bobcat born in 2020, arrived at PAWS in January 2024 at four years old. She came to us from WildCat Ridge in Oregon, a refuge dedicated to caring for wild cats of all sizes. Due to circumstances beyond their control, they were forced to rehome Rumi and

International Tiger Day Spotlight: Nimmo Today is International Tiger Day, a day to raise awareness for one of the world's most majestic and endangered big cats. Here at PAWS, we're celebrating Nimmo, one of the beautiful tigers who calls our sanctuary home. Nimmo, a tiger