The Teterev family’s concern for animal welfare is not merely confined to Latvia; its philanthropic work in this field also takes place overseas. In this country, we sometimes encounter situations in which people do not care for their pets in the manner they need and deserve, but in Thailand, with the modernisation of agriculture, it is elephants that are becoming surplus to requirements. In order to prevent the use of elephants for begging, the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation has undertaken the task of caring for elephants that have been pensioned off. With the Teterev family’s support, a female elephant named Mūsa has been saved from poverty, life on the street and illness. She now spends her days working at a hotel where she has become very popular with the hotel’s guests and, in particular, their kids. In early 2015, the Teterev family assumed responsibility for the care of another female elephant named Tong Ma Rīga and is also providing funding for veterinary care for elephants at several elephant camps, as well as at a care centre.