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A Special Gift for the Big Cats at FELIDA 


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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.

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Our Work in Lebanon

FOUR PAWS has been protecting animals in Lebanon since 2019


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Rescue Bear Anuk

The sun bear and the fate of the illegal wildlife trade


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Gentle Dairy Project

FiBL France, in collaboration with FOUR PAWS, is working on a project regarding inducing natural lactation in non-gestating dairy goats 


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Dogs Are Long-Term Companions, Not Impulsive Presents

FOUR PAWS urges future dog owners to avoid buying a dog on social media and to do proper research before getting their beloved companion


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Nan Bray: The Compassionate Woolgrower

A high welfare sheep farm free from live lamb cutting helping to chart a new course for Australian wool


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FOUR PAWS’ Animal-Friendly Fashion Gifting Guide for the Festive Season

The Wear it Kind Brand Directory received an update of 35 international fashion brands


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The FOUR PAWS Guide for Gifting Kind Fashion in 2024

This season, use our Wear It Kind Directory to help you give the gift of kind fashion


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Elephant Madhubala Reunites With Her Family After 15 Years of Separation

FOUR PAWS undertakes lifechanging rehoming to Karachi Safari Park and brings an end to zoo captivity of elephants in Pakistan


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A rescued animal to make a difference!

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Legacy

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Academy

Free online trainings for animal shelters!

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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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Cute.Quick.Sick.

Buying a puppy? Know the risks.

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Cute.Quick.Sick

#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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Support Ukraine

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


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Companion Animals

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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Helping Farm Animals

Farm Animals

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


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Disaster Relief for Animals

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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Helping Stray Animals

Help for Strays

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


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