The need for a sanctuary

To achieve our goal of an end to bear baiting in Pakistan we need to rescue about 70 bears still being used in baiting events. To help these bears we need a safe place for them to go to and be looked after for the long term - a sanctuary where they can enjoy the care and the security they deserve.

These animals are unlikely to have ever lived in the wild. Sadly, the physical and mental trauma they have endured means they will never be able to experience that in the future either.

Thanks to Bricks for Bears supporters, we have now opened stage one of the Balkasar Sanctuary. Once construction is completed the sanctuary will have a maximum capacity of around 70 bears. It will also continue to be supported by a range of WSPA initiatives that aim to make the bear baiting industry unsustainable in the long-term, ensuring that no new bears are used to replace those rescued.

To help secure a safe future for these bears we need your support. For just $10 you can purchase a virtual brick and help us achieve our goal of ending bear baiting for good.