AMP Libearty Brown Bear Sanctuary
Visit the SanctuaryAMP Victory Dog Shelter
Learn MoreAbout the Millions of Friends Association
Nearly Three Decades of
Dedication to Animals
Founded in 1997 by Cristina and Roger Lapis, the Millions of Friends Association is Romania’s longest-established animal welfare organisation. Over the years, we have stepped in wherever animals needed help most—on the streets, in shelters, in captivity, or in situations of abuse and neglect.
Through rescue, sheltering, neutering, education, and advocacy programmes, we work every day to build a more responsible relationship between people and animals.
Our Impact
Romania’s First Animal Welfare Organisation
Europe’s Largest Brown Bear Sanctuary
Romania’s First Private Dog Shelter
The Impact of a Continuing Mission
Every figure represents a life saved, a story transformed, and a new chance for an animal.
educational programmes
at AMP Victory
AMP Libearty Bear Sanctuary
A Place Where Bears Regain Their Freedom
Located in Zărnești, in the heart of the forests at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, the AMP Libearty Sanctuary is Europe’s largest brown bear sanctuary and one of the world’s most highly regarded animal welfare projects.
Since 2005, more than 170 bears have been rescued from captivity and unimaginable living conditions: cramped cages, restaurants, circuses, zoos, and other forms of exploitation.
Today, these bears live safely across 69 hectares of forest, with access to appropriate food, veterinary care and, above all, the freedom they once lost.
AMP Libearty in Figures
- More Than 170 Bears Rescued
- 69 Hectares of Natural Habitat
- Named by National Geographic Traveller as one of the world’s most ethical wildlife sanctuaries
- Nearly 40,000 Visitors Each Year
AMP Victory Dog Shelter
A Second Chance for Abandoned Dogs
Founded in 1997, AMP Victory is Romania’s first private dog shelter and one of the country’s leading centres for rescuing and caring for stray dogs.
Here, injured, abandoned, and at-risk dogs receive medical treatment, food, shelter, and the chance to find a loving family.
Every year, we carry out more than a thousand spay and neuter procedures and respond to numerous emergencies involving animals living on the streets of Brașov.
What We Do at AMP Victory
- We Rescue and Care for Abandoned Dogs
- We organise over 1,000 free spay and neuter campaigns every year
- We Facilitate Responsible Adoptions
- We Provide 24/7 Emergency Veterinary Care
- We Develop Volunteering and Educational Programmes
Change Begins with What We Teach Children
Education for a More
Responsible Generation
We believe that respect for animals can be taught. That is why, since 2013, the Millions of Friends Association has developed educational programmes for children and young people, designed to promote empathy, responsibility, and care for all forms of life.
Together with partners from the education system, we have developed courses and practical activities that help students understand animal welfare and the role each of us plays in protecting animals.
Education is one of the most powerful ways to protect animals. With every child who understands the value of a life, we build a more responsible community and a better future for all animals.
The Impact of Our Programmes
- More than 10,000 students have taken part in AMP’s courses and activities
- Optional Educational Programme: “Animal Welfare and Protection”
- Educational Visits to the AMP Libearty Sanctuary, Animal Shelters and Rescue Centres
- Special Activities as Part of the “Different School Week” and “Green Week” Programmes
Support Our Mission
Every donation provides food, medical treatment,
and a new chance at life.
The work of the Millions of Friends Association is made possible by people who choose to stand with animals. Whether you support a rescued bear at AMP Libearty, a dog in the care of AMP Victory, or our educational programmes, your contribution makes a real difference.
