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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.

Max Mara Embraces Fur Free Future

Global campaign against Italian fashion house Max Mara leads to company announcing a fur-free policy for all current and future collections

Elephant Charley Feels the African Savanna for the First Time

To prepare the 42-year-old tusker for an independent life in the wild, he is receiving special care and a rich diet of vegetables, fruits, hey and branches to gain weight

Statement on the Final Report of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture

Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS welcomes its conclusions

Failure to Act: FOUR PAWS Criticises Slovenian Authorities for Blocking Bear Rescues

For more than two years, authorities are turning a blind eye on cruel keeping of four bears, who need urgent veterinary care and rescue

Rescue Tigers Snow & Sky

From private keeping in Slovakia to the skies of South Africa

Boiled Alive: Deadly Summer Heat Is Killing Farm Animals During Long Distance Transports

FOUR PAWS reveals transport temperatures up to 37°C in recent investigations in Bulgaria

Car Accidents Involving Cats

What to do when a cat is involved in a car accident

Bear Balou at BEAR SANCTUARY Mueritz, Germany

Splish Splash, the Bears Are Taking a Bath

Frozen fruit popsicles and cool pools help brown bears at the FOUR PAWS sanctuaries beat the summer heat

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Global campaign against Italian fashion house Max Mara leads to company announcing a fur-free policy for all current and future collections

To prepare the 42-year-old tusker for an independent life in the wild, he is receiving special care and a rich diet of vegetables, fruits, hey and branches to gain weight

Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS welcomes its conclusions

For more than two years, authorities are turning a blind eye on cruel keeping of four bears, who need urgent veterinary care and rescue

From private keeping in Slovakia to the skies of South Africa

FOUR PAWS reveals transport temperatures up to 37°C in recent investigations in Bulgaria

What to do when a cat is involved in a car accident

Frozen fruit popsicles and cool pools help brown bears at the FOUR PAWS sanctuaries beat the summer heat

Contribute to make a better world for animals!

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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

#FurFreeEurope

#WearItKind

#WoolWithAButt

#ProtectMillions

Cute.Quick.Sick.

#TheySufferWeSuffer

#SaveTheSaddestBears

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.