Foxes in a cage at a fur farm

IT'S TIME TO CLOSE FUR FARMS FOR GOOD!

Act now for a #FurFreeEurope

Puppy

Cute. Quick. Sick.

Learn more about the illegal puppy trade

Stray dog in Ukraine

Help animals in Ukraine

Lamb on a field

Help us demand Nike to #StopCruelWool

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.

Bear in BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

FAQs: Ukraine

The war is also affecting animals – how you can support

FOUR PAWS loading pet food supplies into a train headed to Ukraine

A second delivery of 20 tonnes of food for zoo animals in Ukraine

FOUR PAWS partners with Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) to provide relief for war-torn zoos

Amir Khalil veterinarian at FOUR PAWS

Mission to Ukraine

Emergency food delivery for zoo animals in Ukraine

FOUR PAWS loading pet food supplies into a van headed to Ukraine

FOUR PAWS to deliver nearly 20 tons of animal food to war-torn Ukraine

Ukrainian zoos at risk of running out of food supplies – FOUR PAWS acting upon official request from Ukrainian authorities

Stray animal care in Ukraine

UPAW keeps delivering tonnes of food to animal shelters in Ukraine

FOUR PAWS and partners provide urgent help for thousands of dogs and cats

Bear Vova before rescue

Rescue Vova

No more entertaining – a new life awaits the Ukrainian restaurant bear

UPAW emergency feeding in Ukraine

FOUR PAWS and Partners Provide Urgent Help to Animal Shelters in Ukraine

A new platform distributes food and supplies to shelters where help is needed the most

Dog in transport crate

Ukraine: How to Cross the Border With Pets

Leaving the country with your dog, cat or other pets into neighbouring countries

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Bear cubs Bé and Em at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

Bear cubs tied in sack and offered for sale in Vietnam

FOUR PAWS rescues two Asiatic black bears from the illegal wildlife trade

Fox in a cage at a fur farm

A Chance to Make History: ECI Could Finally Achieve a Ban on Fur Farming Across the EU

Today, NGOs, with the support of several MEPs, marks the launch of the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) which aims to achieve an EU-wide ban on fur farming

Elina's Story

Elina’s Story

Poor breeding conditions left both of Elina’s puppies fighting for their lives

Reggie

Richard's Story

Reggie immediately became seriously unwell, leading to Richard starting a campaign against the illegal puppy trade

Raccoon at TIERART enjoying lunch

Happy Animals of Ours

Cuteness overload – Some of our rescued animals are here to brighten up your day!

Cat outdoors

Cats on a Lead

Reasons for the trend and what cat owners should know

Poppy

Christine's Story

After 8 long months of emotional turmoil and stress, Christine is still dealing with the ramifications of the illegal puppy trade

Belitsa exhibition at BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa

BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa – 20 year anniversary and a new name

FOUR PAWS opens exhibition in remembrance of the last “dancing bears”

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Fox in a cage at a fur farm

#FurFreeEurope

It's time to close fur farms for good!

Wear it Kind

#WearItKind

Together, we can drive an animal-friendly fashion future

Cute lamb

#WoolWithAButt

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

Cats looking out of cafe in the cat meat trade

#ProtectMillions

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

Factory farming

#TheySufferWeSuffer

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

Live Animal Transport in Europe

#StopTheTrucks

Live Animal Transport in Europe

Puppy

The Illegal Puppy Trade

The online puppy trade is booming, and cruel puppy traders are profiting from people like you. #TracingTheTrade

Bears nose out of cage

#SaveTheSaddestBears

Bears are still kept in appalling conditions. Their owners often use them for profit. Whether for bile extraction, training hunting dogs or...

Tiger laying down

#RuthlessTrade

With no clear rules and regulations within the European Union tigers are being bred, traded and moved with no one really knowing exactly ...

Help for Animals

COVID-19 & Animals

What you need to know and what can you do?

Companion Animals

Companion Animals

We work to ensure dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets get the love they deserve

FOUR PAWS work in Brussels

Work in Brussels

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

Helping Farm Animals

Farm Animals

See what we're doing to help cattle, pigs, chickens, geese, sheep, and more farm animals

Team on mission

Disaster Relief for Animals

We are prepared to help, if a disaster strikes

Rescue in Vietnam

Wild Animals

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

Team on a mission

Rapid Response for Animals

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

Helping Stray Animals

Help for Strays

We're working across the globe to help stray animals in need. This includes neutering projects

Bear Vova before rescue

Rescue Vova

No more entertaining – a new life awaits the Ukrainian restaurant bear

#TrainTigers

#TrainTigers

Stuck in a train carriage for 15 years

Bear Thi

Rescue Nine Bile Bears

From life behind bars to paradise: Almost two decades in captivity are over

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Sultan at FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary

New Home for Bears and Big Cats

Discover our sanctuaries and cooperation projects of FOUR PAWS