Animal Welfare and COVID-19

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Leading Scientists Show Animal Market in China the Starting Point of the COVID-19 Outbreak

The co-authored studies were published on Tuesday in the world-renowned journal Science


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A-List Actors Support Animal Welfare Campaign

Actors Brian Cox CBE and Thuso Mbedu are throwing their weight behind a FOUR PAWS campaign which is calling upon governments to prioritise animal welfare policies to prevent the next pandemic


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FOUR PAWS Pandemic Rountable

Animal Welfare Organisations, Member States and Experts Call For A 'One Health' Approach To Prevent The Next Pandemic

More than 20 Member States of the United Nations participated in the high-level policy round table discussion on Preventing the Next Pandemic hosted by FOUR PAWS in Geneva


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Farm industry

COP26 is the best chance to tackle the climate emergency

But without addressing animal welfare it will be a historic missed opportunity


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World Health Summit 2021

FOUR PAWS calls for animal welfare to be front and centre at World Health Summit 2021

FOUR PAWS calls for animal welfare to be front and centre at the summit


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Future study on pandemic prevention: scientists sound the alarm

FOUR PAWS highlights interlinkage between health, animal welfare, and pandemics


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Future Panel

Future Panel – How to prevent the next pandemic?

Online Expert Panel Discussion, October 20th 2021, 5 PM (CET), 11 AM (EST)


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Animal market

ZOONOSES: FOUR PAWS explains #1

What are zoonoses? Watch, learn and find out more in less than 3 minutes.


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Dogs in Cambodia

“Historic opportunity for pandemic treaty must not be missed!”

FOUR PAWS calls on WHO member states to prevent future pandemics


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Ha Dong Market, Hanoi, Vietnam

One Welfare

The rise of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, reminds us how interconnected animal welfare, human wellbeing and the environment are!


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What is being done to prevent future pandemics?

One year on from COVID-19 being declared a global pandemic


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One year after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the WHO:

FOUR PAWS calls on responsible organisations and governments to improve the human-animal relationship to prevent future pandemics


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Fur farm

COVID-19 in Fur Farms

The EU must act immediately to avert danger to humans and animals


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Cattle in the stable in Germany

The Animal Health Law and FOUR PAWS’ Work

On the 21st of April 2021, the Animal Health Law entered into force and will hopefully contribute to a more animal-friendly European Union


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Cat at home

Emergency Plan for Pet Owners due COVID-19

What happens to my pet if I am ill or need to go into self-isolation?


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Dogs in Speranta Shelter

A Pet is Not Just for Lockdown!

FOUR PAWS' Guide for Animal Lovers


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The Impact of Lockdown on Domestic Violence

FOUR PAWS' Guide for Animal Lovers


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Dog at home

Pets and Life After COVID-19 Lockdown

FOUR PAWS advises how to prepare pets for a normal routine again


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Stray animal care in Romania

COVID-19 and Stray Animals

What a pandemic means for stray cats and dogs


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FOUR PAWS offers advice on fostering and adoption

Coronavirus Lockdown: The Perfect Time to Get a Pet?

FOUR PAWS offers advice on fostering and adoption


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COVID-19: NGOs call on World Health Organisation to help stop next pandemic

Ban on global wildlife markets could prevent such health crises in the future


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Dog and cat meat trade in the time of the COVID-19 epidemic in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

While China Bans Dog and Cat Meat, Trade in Southeast Asia Is Thriving

FOUR PAWS reveals new dog and cat meat trend amongst global pandemic


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Orangatan in Care of FOUR PAWS

FOUR PAWS ORANGUTAN FOREST SCHOOL Prepares for Emergencies

Coronavirus might endanger the great apes 


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Pet cat sleeping

10 Things You Can Do for the Animals and Yourself Now

You can prove love for animals even in difficult times


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Live animal transport

Endless waiting times and cruel circumstances at borders

Live animal transports during coronavirus situation


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Fox at TIERART

We Love to Entertain You! #ClickAndLearn

Since most of us have to stay at home, make yourself comfortable and have fun!


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Dog laying in the sun at home

#Stay At Home Challenge

Pets also have an important function in the home office


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Dog at Home

Q&As: Pets and Coronavirus

Information for Pet Owners


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