Rescued dog Jackson, Cambodia

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Bear Meimo at Arosa Bear Sanctuary

Sanctuaries


We provide species-appropriate homes for rescued animals all over the world

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animal species

FOUR PAWS focuses on helping animals that are directly under human influence which includes: farm animals, companion animals and wild animalswhich are kept under inappropriate conditions. Our goal is to provide direct and prompt assistance to animals in need.

Orangutan Cantik sitting in a tree

Apes

Due to excessive deforestation, orangutans urgently need a second chance in their natural habitat

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close up of brown bear Kassandra

Bears

These peaceful animals are often forced to live in poor captivity, farmed for bile, or exploited for entertainment purposes

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Tiger enjoying walk at LIONSROCK

Big Cats

Sadly these majestic felines suffer as pets and victims of both the legal and illegal wildlife trade

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Cat lying down

Cats

While some are beloved family members, many others are unwanted and struggle with hunger and abuse on the streets

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Cattle

Cattle

Highly social animals that suffer pain and distress around the globe, as a result of intensive meat and dairy production

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Chickens outside

Chickens

Intensive farming for eggs and cheap meat causes profound suffering for intelligent and sociable chickens

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Dog laying in grass

Dogs

Many are beloved companions, but sadly countless other canines struggle with the dangers of life on the streets

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Charley the elephant at his adaptation enclosure at Shambala Private Game Reserve

Elephants

These peaceful giants are often forced to live in poor captivity or are exploited for entertainment purposes

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Geese in the wild

Geese & Ducks

Outgoing and social animals, sadly billions are slaughtered each year for their meat and feathers

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Ethiopean highland goat in Germany

Goats

Farmed for their meat, milk, mohair, and cashmere, these intelligent animals suffer from neglect and serious welfare issues

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Guinea pig on the grass

Guinea Pigs

Small and sociable, these rodents have specific living conditions that need to be well understood before taking care of them

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Wild horses of Letea

Horses

Many working horses suffer from poor living conditions and a lack of medical care

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Pet mouse

Mice & Rats

Mice and Rats – everything you need to know!

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Pigs

Pigs

Known to be highly intelligent animals, unfortunately the majority of pigs worldwide suffer due to intensive farming practices

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White rabbit on grass

Rabbits

While many are well loved pets, increasing numbers of rabbits are being farmed for their angora fur and meat

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Merino sheep on a pasture

Sheep

Sociable, trusting herd animals, sheep unfortunately suffer intensely through live export for meat, milk, and wool production

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Bear Lac at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

FoUR PAWS rescue STories


Stories about animals we have freed from captivity and inappropriate living conditions

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