Bear Mitko in Slovenia

Dogs on a green hill enjoying a walk

Tiger cub in Slovakia

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Tigers in captivity

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.

White tigress Charlota lying in green grass

FOUR PAWS on International Tiger Day: White Tigers Are Especially Vulnerable

Global animal welfare organisation calls on governments to end the ruthless trade and breeding of white tigers in captivity

Lion at LIONSROCK

#BreakTheViciousCycle Milestones

Celebrating achievements and accomplishments in the fight against the big cat trade in South Africa

Food delivery services

Food Delivery Services

How does your favourite food delivery service compare?

Lioness Manuschka at the circus

FOUR PAWS Rescues Circus Lioness in Germany

Global animal welfare organisation calls for a ban of wild animals in circuses worldwide

Dog standing next to a suitcase

Travelling with a Dog

How to plan and prepare for a trip with your furry friend

Australia Bans Sheep Exports: A Landmark Victory Against Animal Cruelty

Australia Bans Sheep Exports: A Landmark Victory Against Animal Cruelty

Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS welcomes this milestone against live animal sea transports

Lambs standing in a field

Introducing the Term ‘Live Lamb Cutting’ to Replace Mulesing

FOUR PAWS alongside leading animal protection groups are calling on brands, industry stakeholders, politicians and the public to adopt the term

Dogs outside

Pets in Hot Weather

What pet owners should know to keep their four-legged friends safe

Next gen mycelium materials on display at the ISPO conference in Munich

Fashion Forward: Next Generation Materials

Next generation materials are both animal friendly and strive for sustainability

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Argentinian tiger

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Free range chicken

Petition

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Adopt

A rescued animal to make a difference!

Bear Michal

Legacy

Leave a gift in your Will!

Sheep at TIERART

Ambassador

Use your voice to help animals worldwide!

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Academy

Free online trainings for animal shelters!

#DoBetterForAnimals

As billions of animals are suffering in the European Union, a crucial moment for welfare looms on the horizon with the upcoming European elections.

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!

Fox in a cage at a fur farm

#WearItKind

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

Woman standing next to rescued cow

#WoolWithAButt

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

Cute lamb

#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.

Cute.Quick.Sick

#TheySufferWeSuffer

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

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.

Bears nose out of cage

Bear Nastia at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

Support Ukraine

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

Companion Animals

Companion Animals

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

FOUR PAWS work in Brussels

Work in Brussels

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

Helping Farm Animals

Farm Animals

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

Team on mission

Disaster Relief for Animals

We are prepared to help, if a disaster strikes

Rescue in Vietnam

Wild Animals

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

Team on a mission

Rapid Response for Animals

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

Helping Stray Animals

Help for Strays

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

Bear Mark at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach