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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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When Your Dog Has a Cold – What to Do

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


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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


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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.


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Cat Cold – What to Do

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


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Elephant Duma (Charley) in South Africa

Rescue Elephant Duma (Charley)

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


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Flooding and Animals

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


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Muzzles for Dogs – Correct Fit and Training

Criteria for a good, suitable muzzle and tips for use


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Brown bear Mitko in Slovenia

Slovenia: Euthanasia of Captive Bear Mitko

Lack of action from authorities leads to death of brown bear


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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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#FurFreeEurope

It's time to close fur farms for good!

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#WearItKind

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

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#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.

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Buying a puppy? Know the risks.

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#TheySufferWeSuffer

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

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Factory farming

#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


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Work in Brussels

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


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We are prepared to help, if a disaster strikes


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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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Rapid Response for Animals

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


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Help for Strays

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


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