AZIZA: SAFE AND SOUND
Rescued by ADI nearly 2 years ago from Kuwait’s illegal wildlife pet trade, Aziza overcame a heartbreaking start in life. Today, she is a magnificent adult, thriving in Africa where she always belonged.
#EndPetTrade

A WELL DESERVED NAP FOR NOBLE AZIZA 🦁 Aziza has gained enormously in confidence, now enjoying a large space of her own at ADIWS, South Africa. She comes to check out anyone passing by her habitat and enjoys a safe, content nap whenever, and wherever, she sees fit. #ADIWS #EndPetTrade

Once abandoned in Kuwait City, Shujaa has grown into a strong, confident male. His life now at ADIWS in South Africa, is a long way from being a #TrophyPet in a city in the desert. This is his natural environment and the life he was always meant to live. #EndPetTrade

A lioness illegally kept as a pet escaped in Thailand, attacking an 11-year-old boy and injuring a neighbor before being sedated. Wild animals are NOT pets or status symbols. ADI condemns all ownership — lions belong in the wild, not in homes. #EndPetTrade

Unstoppable Muheeb! 🎃 Muheeb snatched his spooky catnip box without hesitation, clutching it tightly in his paws. Rescued from the illegal pet trade in Kuwait, he now lives at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa. #EndPetTrade

MIGHTY MUHEEB 🦁
Eight months after his incurable cancer diagnosis, Muheeb continues to be playful, and curious. Born into Kuwait’s illegal trophy pet trade, Muheeb found freedom at ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, with the other #Kuwait6lions. #EndPetTrade

Caught mid-yawn, Muheeb shows off his mighty mouth. Despite an incurable cancer diagnosis, he’s enjoying a high quality of life, with tailored care, natural supplements, and regular check-ups. At ADIWS, he enjoys toys, catnip, living life to the fullest. #Muheeb #EndPetTrade

Aziza, one of the #Kuwait6 lions rescued last year from the illegal pet trade, now basks in the winter sun at the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary in South Africa. Once the smallest and shyest of the group, she’s now elegant and thriving in the land of her ancestors. #EndPetTrade #ADIWS

Full of energy and curiosity, Dhubiya is one of the youngest survivors of the #Kuwait6 lions, saved from the illegal trophy pet trade. She currently lives in the Kakato Home Sweet Home Habitat at the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary, and is thriving alongside her brother, Saif. #EndPetTrade

A lion kept illegally as a pet in Pakistan attacked a mother and her kids. 13 lions have since been seized, 5 arrests made. ADI rescued 6 lions from Kuwait’s illegal trade—now safe at our sanctuary. Wild animals are not pets. #EndPetTrade #StopTrophyPets #LionAttack

Wildlife trafficking is world’s 4th largest organised crime. Animals are stolen from the wild, often as infants & torn from their mothers who are often killed in the process. They are crushed close together, causing transmission of disease across species barriers #EndPetTrade

SWEET SAIF. Just a cub when he was dumped in the desert as an abandoned illegal trophy pet, Saif is now home at the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary with his sister Dhubiya. His playful spirit shows how happy and enthusiastic he is. We love watching Saif living in freedom. #EndPetTrade

With her tail high and eyes alert, Aziza surveys her new life at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. Rescued from Kuwait’s illegal pet trade, this lioness now lives with confidence. Tail high, spirits higher.
#EndPetTrade #Kuwait6 #ADIWildlifeSanctuary

After a week on the loose, the escaped zebra in Rutherford County, TN has been captured. This never should have happened. Wild animals like zebras don’t belong in backyards—they belong in accredited sanctuaries where their complex needs can be met safely. #EndPetTrade

Victim of the illegal wildlife pet trade, Dhubiya was discovered starving & abandoned in the Kuwait desert. She was nursed back to health by officials at the Kuwait Zoo & then transported to her forever home at the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary, South Africa.
#EndPetTrade

BOYS WILL BE BOYS. You can’t beat nature for enrichment! Shujaa and Saham were rescued after being dumped in the streets of Kuwait City which couldn’t be further from the natural environment they enjoy now in the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa!

#Lions #ADIWildlifeSanctuary #EndPetTrade

Rabbits need space to run and jump around – they should never be kept permanently in a hutch.
If you are confident and prepared to give rabbits a good life and meet their needs, consider adopting, as many will be abandoned this Easter and will need a loving forever home.
#Rabbit #EndPetTrade

Yawning with Muheeb. It’s halfway through the week and Muheeb, who was rescued from the illegal #TrophyPet trade in Kuwait last year, is feeling relaxed in the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa. He remains as happy and playful as ever despite his intestinal cancer diagnosis. #EndPetTrade

MUHEEB RIGHT AT HOME: Everyone will be pleased to know that Muheeb continues to love life at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. His special feeding regime of two small meals a day seems to be helping him absorb nutrition despite his intestinal cancer and he has gained a little weight.
#Muheeb #EndPetTrade

MUHEEB STILL ROARING. Muheeb remains in good spirits since his cancer diagnosis. He is incredibly playful, inquisitive, enjoying his extra enrichment, and roaring with the other lions. He’s gained a little weight since getting out of hospital. #adiwildlifesanctuary #endpettrade

Saif & Dhubiya in pursuit of a treat at #ADIWildlifeSanctuary. We aim to give the animals we rescue the space they need to express themselves & one of the great joys when we bring rescues from tiny cages to ADIWS, is to see them run for the first time.

#endpettrade #Kuwait6

Once a trophy pet abandoned in Kuwait, Saham now basks in the sun relishing his pumpkin & ice lolly at the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary. Our rescued #lions & #tigers love these treats & they help to keep them hydrated now that the weather is getting hot in South Africa.
#stoptrophypets #endpettrade