News ARchive

Our updates, press releases, blog posts, rescues, publications and other news – month by month

March 2024

Our updates and stories in March

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Dog Training Basics

How do dogs learn?


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Dairy cows in factory farm

FOUR PAWS Warns: Meat Is Eating up the Planet

Average intake of 14 burgers per week makes Americans the biggest consumers of meat globally and the first nation to reach 'Meat Exhaustion Day'


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Pig in factory farm

UNEA-6: Environmental Resolutions Neglect Animal Welfare

FOUR PAWS disappointed by missed opportunity to include animal welfare topics


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Caring for Dogs Rescued from the Dog Meat Trade

When 61 dogs were put into our care practically overnight, two of our amazing staff members came to their rescue


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March Napness 2024

The Sleepiest Bear Competition is back. Who will be crowned the champion of sleep?


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Ten Million Australian Lambs Die Every Year for Fashion

Shocking new footage reveals appaling lamb mortality rate in Australia


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 Investigation into the keeping of bears Felix and Mascha

Slovenia: Sad Fate of Four Bears Suffering in Cruel Conditions

FOUR PAWS calls on responsible authorities for urgent action after one bear has already died


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Lamb Mortality and Live Lamb Cutting (Mulesing)

Help to end the suffering of millions of Australian lambs used for fashion


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Bear Mitko in his tiny cage in Slovenia

Five Immediate Steps to Protect Slovenia’s Captive Bears

Do not wait – Mici, Mitko, Tim, and Masha are relying on your support


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February 2024

Our updates and stories in February

Fur free protest outside Max Mara in London

Animal Welfare Alliance Opposes Italian Fashion Brand Max Mara to Go Fur-Free

Protest tool sees over 180,000 direct mails sent to brand by animal lovers around the world


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Live animal transport

FOUR PAWS Statement on Recent Cases of Cruel Live Animal Transport

FOUR PAWS condemns the ongoing practice of live animal transport by sea 


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New Rules for the Welfare of Cats and Dogs in the EU

A great foundation to better regulate the online trade of companion animals


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Rescued lioness at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

Lions Rescued From Sudan Find New Home in South Africa

FOUR PAWS transfers eleven lions to its LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary


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Fox on a fur farm

Real Fur: Fashion Brand Max Mara Lags Behind

Max Mara is one of the last international fashion brands continuing to sell real fur


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cow in dairy farm

EU Commissioners avoid the Cow in the Room

FOUR PAWS condemns missed opportunity in EU 2040 climate targets


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Live animal transport

FOUR PAWS Statement on Recent Cases of Cruel Live Animal Transport

FOUR PAWS condemns the ongoing practice of live animal transport by sea 


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Broiler chickens

FOUR PAWS Alarmed by Dangerous Bird Flu Mutation

Possible mammal-to-mammal infection poses a threat to wildlife and raises concerns about a new human pandemic


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Dog wearing a harness

The Right Harness for Your Dog

Criteria for a good fit and comfort


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January 2024

Our updates and stories in January

Two brown bear cubs held close to a restaurant in Albania

Commercial Wildlife Trade in Albania Still Out of Control

FOUR PAWS discovers dozens of cases of abused and exploited big cats and bears


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Hotel staff in a hotel restaurant

Climate Crisis Not on Vacation

New FOUR PAWS industry ranking calls on Hilton, Marriott & Co. to improve animal welfare


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Door is opening to a hotel room

Hotel Companies

Are global hotel companies prioritising meat and dairy reduction as part of their animal welfare and climate action goals?


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Working group event for the betterment of cats and dogs’ lives in Vietnam

First ever working group event for the betterment of cats and dogs’ lives in Vietnam

FOUR PAWS advocates for humane treatment of companion animals and pandemic prevention


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FOUR PAWS veterinarian Marina Ivanova with a rescued lion in Sudan

Rescued from Conflict Zones Twice

FOUR PAWS recently evacuated nearly 50 wild animals from war-torn Khartoum


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Bear Na in her outdoor enclosure at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

Rescue Bear Na

The asiatic black bear is enjoying her outdoor enclosure


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Injured lion in Sudan

Worrying Developments

Our team is back in Sudan


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Bear Dasha

FAQs on Species-Appropriate Sanctuaries

What makes a good wild animal sanctuary or rescue centre


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Lions Ivan and Cornel

FAQs on FOUR PAWS Sanctuaries

What makes FOUR PAWS wild animal sanctuaries special


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Cat with a FOUR PAWS team member in Cambodia

Free Vaccination Event at Buddhist Temple in Bangkok

FOUR PAWS and partners enhance health of feline friends


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Lioness Vasylyna

Together at last

Lions Nikola and Vasylyna were successfully socialised at FELIDA


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Two dogs at a lake

Joyful Swimming for Dogs

Water safety tips for dog swimming


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Dog playground

How to Find Good Dog Trainers and Dog Schools

Not every dog school fits you and your best friend


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