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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.

When Your Dog Has a Cold – What to Do

Tips for dog owners: how to help your four-legged patient recover

Vietnam: FOUR PAWS’ Efforts for Zoonosis Control in Second Ohp Meeting

Together with Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) against Dog and Cat Meat Trade

Silent Suffering: Photo Exhibition Highlights Cruel Realities of Animals in Europe

The immense suffering of animals in Europe was brought to light during a photo exhibition hosted by animal welfare NGOs FOUR PAWS and Eurogroup for Animals.

Cat Cold – What to Do

Tips for cat owners: how to help your feline friend recover

Rescue Elephant Duma (Charley)

Retiring an elephant from captivity: How elephant Charley became elephant Duma

Floods in South Carolina, USA, after a hurricane

Flooding and Animals

Be prepared! This guide outlines steps to keep your pets and livestock safe during a flood

Muzzles for Dogs – Correct Fit and Training

Criteria for a good, suitable muzzle and tips for use

Slovenia: Euthanasia of Captive Bear Mitko

Lack of action from authorities leads to death of brown bear

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

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Cute.Quick.Sick.

Buying a puppy? Know the risks.

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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.

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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

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Tips for dog owners: how to help your four-legged patient recover

Together with Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) against Dog and Cat Meat Trade

The immense suffering of animals in Europe was brought to light during a photo exhibition hosted by animal welfare NGOs FOUR PAWS and Eurogroup for Animals.

Tips for cat owners: how to help your feline friend recover

Retiring an elephant from captivity: How elephant Charley became elephant Duma

Be prepared! This guide outlines steps to keep your pets and livestock safe during a flood

Criteria for a good, suitable muzzle and tips for use

Lack of action from authorities leads to death of brown bear

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

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.