Animal Defenders International
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Active worldwide to end animal suffering. Investigations have led to prosecutions and changed laws. Education, raising awareness. Work with governments on dangerous, large-scale seizures of captive wild animals. www.ad-international.org
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Victorious Sun! Sun sprinted ahead of sister Moon to claim the spooky catnip sack! Rescued from a circus in Guatemala, Sun & Moon now enjoy treats at ADIWS. Please help make Halloween special for our big cats:
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After 40 years at Mendoza City Zoo, African elephant Kenya has been relocated to the Global Sanctuary for Elephants in Brazil. Elephants’ needs cannot be met in barren zoo conditions, and they suffer in isolation. Lonely zoo elephants play no role in conserving those in the wild.
When we rescued David from a circus in Peru, he was scared to leave the small cage he had been kept in. At the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary that frightened lion transformed. The July star of our 2026 ADI Animal Rescue Calendar – order yours now! www.ad-international.org/store/
JAN’S BLOG. ADI President Jan Creamer looks back on the latest animal news from around the world – from looking ahead to Halloween at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary and possible companionship for Luna, to victory on fur, actions to stop trophy hunting imports, elephant rides and more.
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Colombia’s Senate unanimously approved Bill 006/24 (56–0), creating a new crime for sexual acts with animals. The bill, led by Senators Germán Blanco and Esmeralda Hernández, now moves to the House. It also bans bestiality-promoting content and seeks prevention campaigns.
CALM & COLLECTED KIARA. She was once confined to a barren circus cage. Now she enjoys leisurely afternoons with her children. 🎃Sponsor Halloween treats for the family:
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EMPTY THE CAGES! WEAR THE MESSAGE AND HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN. In May, Goliath and Coralie began a new life at the ADIWS, South Africa, some 8,000 miles from the circus cage (first pic) that haled them for the first decade of their lives. Now they enjoy acres of space in the land of their ancestors.
CLOSE CALL FOR A CURIOUS BEAR. Wisconsin bear survived 12 days with a plastic jar stuck on her head. Please recycle responsibly. Remember to crush containers and cut loops. Simple steps like these can protect intelligent, inquisitive animals. #bear #recycle
Sasha in the Sunlight

From a tiny circus cage in Guatemala to being out in the open, basking in the warmth of the African sun, doing whatever she chooses to do.

Safe at the ADIWS, she stretches out in Alexis Habitat, close to her family. No more fear, no more bars - just freedom.
#ThrowbackThursday HALLOWEEN FUN! 🎃

Here’s a happy reminder of how you helped make last Halloween a magical experience for our rescued lions and tigers at the ADIWS, South Africa.

Sponsor Halloween treats:
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📢 If you see animal cruelty online: do NOT share, like, or comment. REPORT IT directly to the platform and email ADI at [email protected].
ADI welcomes the new federal animal abuse task force in LA to prosecute cruelty, including “crush” videos—linked to broader violence. ADI works globally to stop cruelty videos & urges support for #AnimalCrueltyEnforcementAct HR1477 & #FBIAnimalCrueltyActTaskforceAct HR3683.
SHUJAA PLAYING IN THE TREES 🌲 Shujaa was the boldest of the Kuwait 6 at ADIWS, first to explore & play. Now he shows off his skills among the trees in South Africa, where he lives with brother Saham—once trophy pets, now safe, free & roaring with neighbors.
Thoughts for Simba: Simba's been taken into hospital to find the cause of his nosebleeds. At 17, he’s one of our senior lions rescued with brother Rey Ayacucho from a circus in Peru. He has been taken to Old Chapel Vet Clinic for tests. Please send healing wishes—hoping he’s soon back alongside Rey.
Eating more plants isn't just good for you – it’s good for the planet. A new study links a mostly plant-based diet to a 32% lower risk of type 2 diabetes and reduced emissions. Less meat and more veggies is healthier and for the Earth too.

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Animals in circuses experience a life of deprivation and brutality, no matter what the species. 🎪In the US, urge your members of Congress to support the reintroduction of the Traveling Exotic Animal & Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA) 👉 bit.ly/SupportTEAPSPA
MOON AMONG THE GRASSES. She was rescued as a cub alongside her sisters Sun & Luna. They'd been born in a cage on the back of a circus truck in Guatemala. Now there are no more cages, no more fear—just wide open spaces & grasses tickling her nose at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary!
🎃TOO SLOW, GOLIATH! Coralie snatched the catnip sack & the treat! Rescued circus lions at ADIWS are loving their first Halloween. Help fund fun for our lions & tigers — sponsor a Halloween treat today!
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Global travel company TUI continues to promote and sell tickets for captive dolphin attractions. The suffering caused by whale and dolphin shows is well known. Urge it to drop its promotion of marine parks. Contact www.tui.co.uk/destinations... (select No to booking ref)
Thank you @geobeatsanimals.bsky.social for sharing Tanya and Tarzan’s inspirational story.