FOUR PAWS

is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Our vision is a world where humans treat animals with respect, empathy and understanding.

Avoiding Wildlife Accidents

How to prevent collisions with wild animals – and what to do in case of an emergency

A laying hen looking through the wire of an aviary system at a Czech factory farm

Food Industry Benchmark Reveals Animal Welfare Leaders

BBFAW ranks food giants like Nestlé, McDonald’s and Walmart on animal welfare policies, practices and performance

White duck scratching itself outside on a green field

10 Facts about Geese

Did you know that geese are good 'guard dogs'?

Cow in a livestock vessel travelling from Romania to Israel

How Aging Makeshift Vessels Transport Farm Animals Out of the EU

Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS on transport vessel Express M stuck en route to Haifa

Wild vs. Captive: The Life of an African Lion

A look into the life of the African lion and its possible future

Slovakia’s Last Circus Tigers Enjoy Their New Forever Home

Samba and Kenya explore their outdoor enclosure at the FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary

100 Fashion Brands Unite To End Live Lamb Cutting In Wool Industry

FOUR PAWS 'Brand Letter of Intent' urges industry to stop mutilation of ten million lambs per year

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FOUR PAWS carried out 36 rescue missions and 134 vet checks in its sanctuaries and cooperation projects.

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This year FOUR PAWS conducted more than 30,000 sterilisations of stray dogs and cats!

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After supporters around the world sent over 270,000 emails and made over 5,000 calls and countless social media posts, Max Mara Fashion Group finally went fur-free.

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#DoBetterForAnimals

As billions of animals are suffering in the European Union, we have a huge opportunity to raise animal welfare standards.

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Newborn calf wheeled away from her mother to the veal crates at a dairy farm

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Companion Animals

We work to ensure dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets get the love they deserve

Work in Brussels

FOUR PAWS is making sure that animals are not neglected by politicians

Farm Animals

See what we're doing to help cattle, pigs, chickens, geese, sheep, and more farm animals

Disaster Relief for Animals

We are prepared to help, if a disaster strikes

Wild Animals

Local and exotic wildlife suffer across a wide range of sectors, we're working to stop it

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How to prevent collisions with wild animals – and what to do in case of an emergency

BBFAW ranks food giants like Nestlé, McDonald’s and Walmart on animal welfare policies, practices and performance

Did you know that geese are good 'guard dogs'?

Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS on transport vessel Express M stuck en route to Haifa

A look into the life of the African lion and its possible future

Samba and Kenya explore their outdoor enclosure at the FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary

FOUR PAWS 'Brand Letter of Intent' urges industry to stop mutilation of ten million lambs per year

Join us to reveal suffering, and rescue and protect animals in need

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FOUR PAWS carried out 36 rescue missions and 134 vet checks in its sanctuaries and cooperation projects.

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This year FOUR PAWS conducted more than 30,000 sterilisations of stray dogs and cats!

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After supporters around the world sent over 270,000 emails and made over 5,000 calls and countless social media posts, Max Mara Fashion Group finally went fur-free.

Contribute to make a better world for animals!

Support us with your signature!

A rescued animal to make a difference!

Leave a gift in your Will!

Use your voice to help animals worldwide!

Free online trainings for animal shelters!

#DoBetterForAnimals

Support the work of FOUR PAWS and help animals in need in times of war

We work to ensure dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets get the love they deserve

FOUR PAWS is making sure that animals are not neglected by politicians

See what we're doing to help cattle, pigs, chickens, geese, sheep, and more farm animals

We are prepared to help, if a disaster strikes

Local and exotic wildlife suffer across a wide range of sectors, we're working to stop it

FOUR PAWS helps animals in the face of wars or in conflict zones

We're working across the globe to help stray animals in need. This includes neutering projects

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Our press corner includes the latest international press releases of current animal welfare topics, operations, rescues and much more. Are you a journalist? Contact our press team today with your questions and to set up an interview with one of our experts in the field.

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Our press corner includes the latest international press releases of current animal welfare topics, operations, rescues and much more.

Are you a journalist? Contact our press team today with your questions and to set up an interview with one of our experts in the field.