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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.

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South Korea Announces Ban on the Consumption of Dog Meat

In a historic move, South Korea is paving the way for other countries to follow suit


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Big Names in Fashion Rated for Their Impact on Animals

Animal welfare is firmly on the agenda for many fashion brands, but turning this sentiment into action is the critical next step


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Fashion Follows Trends: Animal Protection Still Not a Mainstream Piece

FOUR PAWS analysis of 100 major brands exposes critical gaps and poor performers in animal welfare


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Intensive Animal Farming Fuels Deadly Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance

FOUR PAWS calls for collective action to tackle massive global health threat


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Cruel Practices in Farm Animal Husbandry

Modern farming systems are causing severe animal cruelty


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FOUR PAWS Rescues Nearly 50 Wild Animals Trapped in Conflict Zone in Sudan

Starving lions, hyenas, and wildcats were relocated to temporary safe space


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FOUR PAWS Helps Rescued Bears in Azerbaijan

Wildlife experts prevent breeding and improve keeping conditions at rescue centre


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Creating a Kinder World for Animals

Looking back at 2022, here are just some of the incredible animal welfare highlights we achieved with the help of our supporters!

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countries globally currently have FOUR PAWS projects, offices or missions, in our ongoing effort of improving animal welfare worldwide!

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big cats and bears are being protected in species appropriate environments, in our sanctuaries and cooperation projects around the world

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bears are living in captivity as 'restaurant bears' in Albania. We helped put an end to this cruelty all together, by rescuing the last one this year!

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FOUR PAWS is making sure that animals are not neglected by politicians


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Wild Animals

Local and exotic wildlife suffer across a wide range of sectors, we're working to stop it


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