Dog in a cage

End the Dog and Cat Meat Trade


#ProtectMillions

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Rescues


FOUR PAWS helps dogs and many other animals under direct human influence

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Advertise of a puppy related illegal puppy trade

Cute. Quick. Sick.


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Dogs

Dogs are our beloved companions, family members, and even part of an essential workforce that helps people in need. Their ability to sense the world around them makes them exceptional guide dogs, therapy dogs, and rescue dogs. Nonetheless, the wellbeing of these amazing animals comes down to the responsibility of humans and the reality for many dogs around the world is harsh. 

Hundreds of thousands of stray dogs struggle to survive on the streets due to ongoing illness, injury or undernourishment. Worse still, they are often killed due to ill-conceived means to manage stray dog populations; or in slaughterhouses and restaurants for human consumption.

Worth Knowing About Dogs

Dog

“Humans’ Best Friend” – The Dog

Our companion for thousands of years 

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Dog outside

10 Facts about Dogs

Surprising facts about “man’s best friend” 

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Dogs and Their Needs

Guide for dog owners: How to care for your dog’s needs

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What We Are Doing

FOUR PAWS supports shelters and dog owners with educational programmes and information that promote responsible dog care. In our work to create a kinder world for stray animals, we also help communities and municipalities through various Stray Animal Care projects and programmes worldwide.   

Cat and his owner

Responsible Pet Ownership

What you should know?

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THE four paws GUIDE

Responsible pet ownership

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Shelter Adoption Programme

Shelter Adoption Programme

Designed to support a dog’s journey from the shelter to a loving home

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Stolen. Killed. Eaten.

End the Dog and Cat Meat Trade! #ProtectMillions

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Stray dog gets treated by our vet

Stray Animals


Worldwide projects to help stray dogs and cats 

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Dogs at home

Does a Dog Fit My Lifestyle?

Test yourself with our '30-day dog challenge'


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Puppy in a shelter

The Beauty of Adoption

Adopting a pet is a wonderful process


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Treated as breeding machines, mother dogs are repeatedly impregnated.

The Illegal Puppy Trade

Abused as breeding machines


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Dog hiding

Cruelty to Animals

#PreventCrueltyToAnimals


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Dog in pain

Pain in Pets

What your pet feels, and how to understand the warning signs


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Dog at vets

Pet Obesity – a Serious Health Issue

Healthy weight of dogs is an important welfare factor


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Cat

Nutrition for Dogs and Cats

A balanced diet is a key component to the welfare of a pet


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Dog being abandoned on the side of the road

Pet Abandonment

Dumping an animal is illegal and leads to misery, fear and loneliness


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Dog

Fear, Anxiety and Phobias in Pet Animals

Our pets can experience fear and anxiety just like we do


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Tracing the Trade

Tracing the Trade

The FOUR PAWS Model Solution for ending the illegal puppy trade


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