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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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How to Avoid Live Lamb Cut (Mulesed) Wool When Shopping

A guide for consumers

Rescue Bear Dori

The story of an unexpected young arrival at BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina

Albania: FOUR PAWS Rescues Lion and Bear Kept as Pets

West Balkan region remains hotspot for out-of-control illegal wildlife trade and private keeping

New Year’s Eve Fireworks: Minimising Your Pet’s Stress

Keep your animals comfortable during the countdown

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When Your Dog Has a Cold – What to Do

Tips for dog owners: how to help your four-legged patient recover

Outdoor Cats in the Winter

Tips on how to keep your cat safe through the cold season

Caring for Your Dog in Winter

Helpful tips for your dog’s well-being during the cold months

Cat Has a Cold: What To Do?

Tips for cat owners on how to help your feline friend recover

We urged U.S. luxury outdoor brand Woolrich to go fur-free with over 200,000 emails and powerful actions in cities across Europe.

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FOUR PAWS carried out its biggest emergency mission yet by providing medical checks and treatment to over 60 big cats and 2 bears in a former zoo in Argentina.

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Over 100,000 signatures urged Indonesia's president to end the dog and cat meat trade in the country.

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

#FurFreeEurope

It's time to close fur farms for good!

#WearItKind

Together, we can drive an animal-friendly fashion future.

#WoolWithAButt

This is the story of a stylish, fluffy wool pullover.

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#ProtectMillions

Stolen. Killed. Eaten. End the Dog and Cat Meat Trade.

Cats looking out of cafe in the cat meat trade

Cute.Quick.Sick.

Buying a puppy? Know the risks.

#TheySufferWeSuffer

Pandemics and Animal Welfare: Support our demands for a world of higher animal welfare!

#SaveTheSaddestBears

Bears are still kept in appalling conditions. Their owners often use them for profit. Whether for bile extraction, training hunting dogs or as tourist attractions – hundreds of bears are exploited and tortured to make money.

#BreakTheViciousCycle

FOUR PAWS is fighting to ban the commercial trade of ALL big cats in South Africa

Support Ukraine

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

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

Rapid Response for Animals

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

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A guide for consumers

The story of an unexpected young arrival at BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina

West Balkan region remains hotspot for out-of-control illegal wildlife trade and private keeping

Keep your animals comfortable during the countdown

Tips for dog owners: how to help your four-legged patient recover

Tips on how to keep your cat safe through the cold season

Helpful tips for your dog’s well-being during the cold months

Tips for cat owners on how to help your feline friend recover

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We urged U.S. luxury outdoor brand Woolrich to go fur-free with over 200,000 emails and powerful actions in cities across Europe.

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FOUR PAWS carried out its biggest emergency mission yet by providing medical checks and treatment to over 60 big cats and 2 bears in a former zoo in Argentina.

0+

Over 100,000 signatures urged Indonesia's president to end the dog and cat meat trade in the country.

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

#FurFreeEurope

#WearItKind

#WoolWithAButt

#ProtectMillions

Cute.Quick.Sick.

#TheySufferWeSuffer

#SaveTheSaddestBears

#BreakTheViciousCycle

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.