Bear at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach

It's World Animal Day! (4.10.)

Thank you for your incredible support in making this world a better place for these wonderful creatures

Asiatic black bear in a tiny cage

20 years in a tiny cage are enough!

Help us to rescue bear Na in Vietnam

Pig in a transport truck

Reforming Animal Welfare

#DoBetterForAnimals

An area completely deforested for farming and cattle

Climate is on the Menu

Reducing meat and dairy can save our planet

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.

European Commission Rows Back on Animal Welfare Reforms

European Commission Rows Back on Animal Welfare Reforms

The European Commission set to miss deadline to honour European Citizens' Initiative to End the Cage Age.

Ailing Elephant Madhubala in Desperate Need of a New Home

FOUR PAWS gave recommendations over a month ago but officials lack an answer

Sheep

400 International Fashion Brands oppose cruel wool

FOUR PAWS advocates for animal welfare at high-level industry event in Northern Italy

Lithuanian Government Outlaws Fur Farms

Lithuanian Government Outlaws Fur Farms

The ban will begin in January 2027

Stray puppies in Southeast Asia

World Rabies Day 2023

FOUR PAWS supports Vietnamese authorities with rabies vaccination drive

Pigs at factory farming

World Leaders Call For Preventing Future Pandemics

The Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response must deliver

Poultry in a slaughterhouse

2.6 million Birds Die in South Africa

The severe bird flu outbreak is causing the South African government to encourage farmers to step up biosecurity measures

Happy cat

Being a Responsible Pet Owner

How to become your pet’s best friend?

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Argentinian Train Tiger at LIONSROCK

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Cow in a field

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Cat

Adopt

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Bear Andri

Legacy

Leave a gift in your Will!

Free range pigs outside

Ambassador

Use your voice to help animals worldwide!

Dogs in a shelter

Academy

Free online trainings for animal shelters!

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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!

Fox in a cage at a fur farm

#FurFreeEurope

It's time to close fur farms for good!

Woman standing next to rescued cow

#WearItKind

Together, we can drive an animal-friendly fashion future

#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

Cute.Quick.Sick

Cute.Quick.Sick.

Buying a puppy? Know the risks.

Factory farming

#TheySufferWeSuffer

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

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...

Bear Nastia at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

Support Ukraine

Support the work of FOUR PAWS and help animals in need in times of war

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 Erich at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach

New Home for Bears and Big Cats

Discover our sanctuaries and cooperation projects of FOUR PAWS