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From Circus to Savannah


 A new home for former circus lionesses in South Africa 

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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.

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Farmed Rabbits

Learn more about how rabbits suffer in cages to end up on a plate


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Pollen Allergy in Dogs and Cats

Recognising signs of a pollen allergy in your pet and what you can do to help


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Tips for an Animal-Friendly Easter

Some beloved Easter traditions may entail animal-suffering


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FOUR PAWS statement on Pandemic Treaty

The treaty is being negotiated by World Health Organization (WHO) Member States


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Rescue Bear Sunny

Ray of hope — a fresh start for the abused dancing bear


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Spring Has Arrived in Our Sanctuaries

The sun is shining and the weather is sweet!


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Food Producers

What are the leading food producers progressive food strategies? 


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Dangers Posed by the Oak Processionary Moth

How to best protect your dog from the poisonous caterpillar


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Preparing Your Garden for Spring

How to make your garden pet-friendly and safe for the coming year 


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FOUR PAWS Provides New Home for Two Circus Lionesses

After being forced to perform in a French circus for years, Tomoyo and Illiana are now looking ahead to a bright future at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary


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FOUR PAWS Confirms Planned Rescue of Bear Felix

After clearance of 34-year-old bear Felix for transport, FOUR PAWS is preparing for his relocation from Slovenia to BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach


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Creating a Kinder World for Animals

Looking back at 2024, here are just some of the incredible animal welfare highlights we achieved with the help of our supporters!

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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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Academy

Free online trainings for animal shelters!

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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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Support Ukraine

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


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Companion Animals

Companion Animals

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


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Work in Brussels

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


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Helping Farm Animals

Farm Animals

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


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Disaster Relief for Animals

We are prepared to help, if a disaster strikes


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Wild Animals

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


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Rapid Response for Animals

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


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Helping Stray Animals

Help for Strays

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


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