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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.

“They Are Stealing Our Pets”: Exposing the Horrors of the Dog and Cat Meat Trade In Vietnam

A firsthand account of the fight against a cruel trade

Hot Asphalt — A Danger to Your Dog’s Paws

Protecting your pet's paws during the summer

Staying Safe Around Street Dogs

What to be aware of and how to behave

First Country in Europe: Switzerland Imposes Import Ban on ‘Cruelly Produced’ Fur

FOUR PAWS welcomes enactment but calls for consistent implementation for fur of all origins

From 131 to 444: Thailand’s Captive Lion Population Has Tripled in Just 6 Years

FOUR PAWS calls for global action as Thailand’s captive lion population surges

Awns: Why They Pose a Great Danger to Dogs

Avoid tall grasses and fields of cereal crops to protect your dog

The Wear It Kind Directory

See how your favourite brands rate regarding four key animal welfare issues!

Brand Letter of Intent

Textiles brands are moving away from wool from live cut lambs (mulesed wool) and call for a more ethical wool industry

Rescue Bear Felix

A remarkable new chapter for an elderly bear

FOUR PAWS veterinarian is cuddling a stray dog in Kosovo

Catch, Neuter, Vaccinate & Return (CNVR) Online Course

For stray animal care professionals

Brown stray dog laying on a street in Moldova

Companion Animals e-Learning Hub

A comprehensive learning platform for companion animal professionals and volunteers

FOUR PAWS Welcomes Pandemic Agreement for Global Health and Animal Welfare

Newly adopted agreement will help prevent pandemics at source before humans and animals suffer

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FOUR PAWS carried out 36 rescue missions and 134 vet checks in its sanctuaries and cooperation projects.

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This year FOUR PAWS conducted more than 30,000 sterilisations of stray dogs and cats!

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After supporters around the world sent over 270,000 emails and made over 5,000 calls and countless social media posts, Max Mara Fashion Group finally went fur-free.

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#DoBetterForAnimals

As billions of animals are suffering in the European Union, we have a huge opportunity to raise animal welfare standards.

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Newborn calf wheeled away from her mother to the veal crates at a dairy farm

#FurFreeEurope

It's time to close fur farms for good!

#WearItKind

Together, we can drive an animal-friendly fashion future.

#WoolWithAButt

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

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#ProtectMillions

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

Cats looking out of cafe in the cat meat trade

Cute.Quick.Sick.

Buying a puppy? Know the risks.

#TheySufferWeSuffer

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

#SaveTheSaddestBears

Bears are still kept in appalling conditions. Their owners often use them for profit. Whether for bile extraction, training hunting dogs or as tourist attractions – hundreds of bears are exploited and tortured to make money.

#BreakTheViciousCycle

FOUR PAWS is fighting to ban the commercial trade of ALL big cats in South Africa

Support Ukraine

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

Companion Animals

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

Work in Brussels

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

Farm Animals

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

Disaster Relief for Animals

We are prepared to help, if a disaster strikes

Wild Animals

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

Rapid Response for Animals

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A firsthand account of the fight against a cruel trade

Protecting your pet's paws during the summer

What to be aware of and how to behave

FOUR PAWS welcomes enactment but calls for consistent implementation for fur of all origins

FOUR PAWS calls for global action as Thailand’s captive lion population surges

Avoid tall grasses and fields of cereal crops to protect your dog

See how your favourite brands rate regarding four key animal welfare issues!

Textiles brands are moving away from wool from live cut lambs (mulesed wool) and call for a more ethical wool industry

A remarkable new chapter for an elderly bear

For stray animal care professionals

A comprehensive learning platform for companion animal professionals and volunteers

Newly adopted agreement will help prevent pandemics at source before humans and animals suffer

0

FOUR PAWS carried out 36 rescue missions and 134 vet checks in its sanctuaries and cooperation projects.

0+

This year FOUR PAWS conducted more than 30,000 sterilisations of stray dogs and cats!

0+

After supporters around the world sent over 270,000 emails and made over 5,000 calls and countless social media posts, Max Mara Fashion Group finally went fur-free.

Contribute to make a better world for animals!

Support us with your signature!

A rescued animal to make a difference!

Leave a gift in your Will!

Use your voice to help animals worldwide!

Free online trainings for animal shelters!

#DoBetterForAnimals

#FurFreeEurope

#WearItKind

#WoolWithAButt

#ProtectMillions

Cute.Quick.Sick.

#TheySufferWeSuffer

#SaveTheSaddestBears

#BreakTheViciousCycle

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

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

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

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

We are prepared to help, if a disaster strikes

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

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

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

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Our press corner includes the latest international press releases of current animal welfare topics, operations, rescues and much more. Are you a journalist? Contact our press team today with your questions and to set up an interview with one of our experts in the field.

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Our press corner includes the latest international press releases of current animal welfare topics, operations, rescues and much more.

Are you a journalist? Contact our press team today with your questions and to set up an interview with one of our experts in the field.