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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.

Stray cat in the ruins of destroyed buildings in Beirut, Lebanon.

Emergency Help for Stray Animals in Lebanon

Help us provide essential food and medical supplies to vulnerable animals caught in a conflict zone

Four Tips on How to Support Your Pet During Fireworks at New Year’s Eve

Fireworks and firecrackers are threatening cats and dogs, who are afraid of the loud explosions and flashing lights

Elephants Noor Jehan and Mahubala at Karachi Zoo

Pakistan's Last Captive Elephants

A timeline of our actions to help the #KarachiElephants

Rescue Lion Diego

Frozen in fear in an inappropriate enclosure and now in his forever home

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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.

Fireworks Are Frightening to Pets

What you need to know regarding your pet and fireworks

Stress-Free Throughout the Pre-Christmas Period

Tips for keeping your dog calm and safe in a hectic and crowded place

Pets in Winter

Keeping your four-legged friends happy and safe in the cold season

Animals Are Not Presents

Gifting someone a pet puts them at risk of ending up in shelters

New Year's Eve: Minimising Your Pet's Stress

A guide for owners of dogs, cats and small rodents

Outdoor Cats in the Winter

Bringing your cat with outdoor access safe through the cold season

How to Get Your Dog Healthily Through Winter

Road salt, gravel and snow – keep your beloved friend safe in the cold season

Feeding Birds in Winter

How you can help the little visitors in the cold season

Rabbit Winter Care

A how-to guide to making your rabbit enclosure winter-proof

A Guide to Kind Knitting

Ethical wool yarn and alternatives for animal-friendly knitting

Winter Hikes With Your Dog

Essential tips on enjoying safe hiking adventures with your dog

FAQs about Hibernation in our Sanctuaries

All about the long winter snooze

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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.

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

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Help us provide essential food and medical supplies to vulnerable animals caught in a conflict zone

Fireworks and firecrackers are threatening cats and dogs, who are afraid of the loud explosions and flashing lights

A timeline of our actions to help the #KarachiElephants

Frozen in fear in an inappropriate enclosure and now in his forever home

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

0+

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

0+

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.

What you need to know regarding your pet and fireworks

Tips for keeping your dog calm and safe in a hectic and crowded place

Keeping your four-legged friends happy and safe in the cold season

Gifting someone a pet puts them at risk of ending up in shelters

A guide for owners of dogs, cats and small rodents

Bringing your cat with outdoor access safe through the cold season

Road salt, gravel and snow – keep your beloved friend safe in the cold season

How you can help the little visitors in the cold season

A how-to guide to making your rabbit enclosure winter-proof

Ethical wool yarn and alternatives for animal-friendly knitting

Essential tips on enjoying safe hiking adventures with your dog

All about the long winter snooze

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

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.