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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.

Two stray dogs laying under a car in Kosovo

Stray Animal Care in Kosovo

Building a better future for Kosovo’s stray dogs

Emergency Mission Argentina

A turning point for the animals of a former zoo — and one of our most complex missions to date

Emergency Mission Underway in Argentina To Help Over 60 Zoo Animals

FOUR PAWS provides urgent care for big cats and bears at former Zoo Luján

Halloween Is Scary for Our Pets Too

A guide for pet owners to brave the spooky season!

Three Maltese puppies inside a wired cage who have been confiscated as victims of the illegal puppy trade

Reveal! Report! Repeat!

Seeing puppy selling offers in breach of social media rules?

New Investigation: Two Out of Three Fashion Brands Hide Their Failure To Act Against Wool’s Biggest Cruelty Issue

How consumers are left in the dark — with Michael Kors dubbed as 'worst' brand

Michael Kors: Protecting Lambs Is Not a Luxury

Join the movement to end Live Lamb Cutting

Update: Bear Mici Will Join Slovenian Bear Felix at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach

At the end of November, FOUR PAWS will rescue and rehome 'restaurant bear' Mici to Austria and not Germany as originally announced

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Help Prepare Your Dog for Autumn

Essentials to keep your four-legged friends happy and healthy during the fall season

Autumn Fun for Cats

Keeping your pet entertained during the fall season

Understanding Moulting in Dogs and Cats

Tips for pet owners regarding the seasonal coat changes

Harvest Mites in Pets

What are harvest mites and how to best protect your pets

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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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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

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

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Building a better future for Kosovo’s stray dogs

A turning point for the animals of a former zoo — and one of our most complex missions to date

FOUR PAWS provides urgent care for big cats and bears at former Zoo Luján

A guide for pet owners to brave the spooky season!

Seeing puppy selling offers in breach of social media rules?

How consumers are left in the dark — with Michael Kors dubbed as 'worst' brand

Join the movement to end Live Lamb Cutting

At the end of November, FOUR PAWS will rescue and rehome 'restaurant bear' Mici to Austria and not Germany as originally announced

Essentials to keep your four-legged friends happy and healthy during the fall season

Keeping your pet entertained during the fall season

Tips for pet owners regarding the seasonal coat changes

What are harvest mites and how to best protect your pets

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.