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

March 2023

Our updates and stories of March

Kitten in the garden

Preparing Your Garden for Spring and Your Pets

FOUR PAWS' guides on how to make your garden safe for animals


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Tiger

Circuses Without Wild Animals

Bans or restrictions on the keeping of animals in circuses


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FOUR PAWS Emergency Relief Efforts for Animals in Türkiye and Syria

FOUR PAWS Continues Emergency Relief Efforts for Animals in Türkiye and Syria

Crucial need for animal food and veterinary care after devastating earthquakes


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FOUR PAWS earthquake relief in Syria

Seven Hours in Syria to Deliver Aid for Animals

The Mission team travels to Jindires, where residents are desperate for support following the earthquakes


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Indonesian Capital City Jakarta Bans Dog Meat Trade

Indonesian Capital City Jakarta Bans Dog Meat Trade

A-List Hollywood actors alongside global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS celebrate “watershed” moment in the campaign to end the dog meat trade in Southeast Asia


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Child holding baby goat at small farm in Türkiye

Saving Lives and Livelihoods in Rural Türkiye

FOUR PAWS' relief efforts to help animals in the earthquake zones


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Lions Kandaka and Mansour

Rescue Lions Kandaka and Mansour

After two years of meticulous preparations, the big cats arrived at their new home at Al Maꞌwa Wildlife Reserve


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Former ‘Train Tigers’ settled in one year after their intercontinental journey from Argentina to South Africa

Former ‘Train Tigers’ One Year Later at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

FOUR PAWS rescued four tigers in 2022 after more than 15 years in a train carriage


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Lions LIONSROCK

Rescue Lions #GoldenPride

Ten lions were transferred from the Gauteng Province of South Africa to LIONSROCK


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Bear Michal and Tapsi

March Napness

Which bear will be the champion of sleep?


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Cat Chapi

Rescue Cat Chapi and His Siblings

Saved from the streets, miracle kittens found special care


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Cat Leo survived 18 days under the rubble

Emergency relief for animals in Türkiye and Syria

FOUR PAWS provides food and veterinary care for animals affected by the recent earthquakes


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February 2023

Our updates and stories of February

Stray dogs in Chișinău, Moldova

Setting the Record Straight on Spaying/Neutering Myths

World Spay Day advocates spaying and neutering as a proven means of saving lives


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Raccoon dogs at a fur farm in Poland

Open Letter: NGOs Stress the need for the treaty to focus on preventing future pandemics

Several NGOs urge WHO and Member States to put animal welfare at the centre of WHO Pandemic Treaty


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Cat in Ukraine

Ukraine: One year into war and animal welfare efforts intensify

FOUR PAWS latest help focuses on protecting stray cats in five cities in Ukraine


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People standing on the rubble of destroyed buildings in Antakya, southern Türkiye

Race against time: Animals in urgent need after massive earthquakes in Middle East

FOUR PAWS and partner NGOs deliver vital support to dogs, cats and farm animals


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Help for animals in Türkiye (Turkey) and Syria

Earthquake Relief for Animals in Türkiye and Syria

Help for animals in Türkiye (Turkey) and Syria


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Bears in Ukraine

Support Ukraine

Support our work and help animals


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Arctic fow Wukk sitting on a rock in the outdoor enclosure at TIERART

Rescue Fox Wukk

A bundle of energy rescued from private keeping


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Bears Amelia and Meimo at Arosa Bear Sanctuary

Love is in the Air

Meet the happy rescued animal couples who call our sanctuaries home


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Raccoon dog in a cage at a fur farm

Activities & Achievements

#FurFreeEurope – what has happened so far


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Husky lying in the snow on a mountain

Winter Hikes With Your Dog

Essential tips on enjoying safe hiking adventures with your dog


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Lions kissing

Love for Animals this Valentine's Day

Five animal-friendly tips to make your heart beat faster this Valentine's Day


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Fawns, young deer

Early Born Wildlife – What You Absolutely Have to Consider

FOUR PAWS asks walkers for increased attention for wild animals


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Lion at LIONSROCK

#BreakTheViciousCycle Milestones

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


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Tiger Shevar at LIONSROCK

South Africa wants better protection for big cats

94% of South Africans say big cats should be better protected by the country’s laws and regulations


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Bear Iva in North Macedonia

Rescue Bear Iva

Trapped for the first 6 years of her life


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Bear Mark behind bars

Rescue Bear Mark

After 20 years in a tiny cage, Albania's last restaurant bear is finally free


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January 2023

Our updates and stories of January

Mind in a cage

Famous Italian Luxury Clothing Brand Goes Fur Free

Global Animal Welfare Organisation Welcomes Yet Another Luxury Brand to Go Fur Free


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Pigs being transported

Animal Welfare is a 'High Priority' for EU

Commissioner tells member states


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#TrainTigers in the train wagon in Argentina

Rescue Tigers Mafalda, Sandro, Gustavo and Messi

#TrainTigers from Argentina no longer have to live in a train


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Lions Kandaka and Mansour

Rescue Lions Kandaka and Mansour

After two years of meticulous preparations, the big cats arrived at their new home at Al Maꞌwa Wildlife Reserve


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Raccoon dog. Investigation into fur farms in Finland.

Shocking Film of Injured, Diseased and Cannibal Foxes on Finnish Fur Farms

Exposé comes as more than 1.3 million EU citizens so far have signed the EU-wide petition for a #FurFreeEurope


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Sheep in live transport

EU Member States Propose Weak Revision of Animal Transport Legislation

FOUR PAWS alarmed, calling on EU Agricultural Ministers to stop suffering of livestock


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A hedgehog sitting in straw

Found a Hedgehog – What now?

A guide for animal friends: what to do if you have just found a hedgehog


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Dog during Carnival

Carnival: No Fun For Animals

FOUR PAWS gives tips on what pet owners should look out for


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Bear Mark behind bars

Rescue Bear Mark

After 20 years in a tiny cage, Albania's last restaurant bear is finally free


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Husky lying in the snow on a mountain

Winter Hikes With Your Dog

Essential tips on enjoying safe hiking adventures with your dog


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Juno Marlina in the forest

Rescue Orangutan Juno Marlina

Recovering from being kept as a pet in a tiny cage


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Stray puppies on the streets of India

International Impact with Strong Partnerships

We are able to help more animals in India and around the globe


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LIONSROCK reception

FOUR PAWS reopens LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

State-of-the-art ethical tourism and animal welfare education in South Africa


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Cat looking worried

Finding an Abandoned or Lost Pet

What to do if you find a dog or cat without an owner


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Dog Hexi as photo model for abandoned dogs

Do Not Abandon Your Pet!

Helpful tips for pet owners in a difficult situation


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Dog in a shelter

The Top 9 Reasons Why People Give Up Their Pets

Learn more about why pet owners abandon their animals


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Dogs behind bars

The Harmful Consequences Caused by Pet Abandonment

Leaving dogs and cats behind harms the animals, their owners and shelters


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Cat in Crate

Pet Abandonment – A Global Animal Welfare Issue

Every day around the globe, hundreds of thousands of animals are abandoned by their owners


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Dog being abandoned on the side of the road

Pet Abandonment

Dumping an animal is illegal and leads to misery, fear and loneliness


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Cat Kisa is sitting under a car

The Story of Cat Kisa

Support even in the most difficult times – Project Kishka


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Happy mother, father and little daughter walking their dog

Animals Are Good for Our Heart

Animals and their positive effect on the physical health of humans


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Elegant senior woman reading a book sitting on couch with pet dog beside her

Animals are Friends in Times of Need

Animals and their positive impact on the mental health of people


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Cute little boy with dog on sofa at home

Animals as 'Therapists'

The positive effects of animal-assisted interventions


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Argentinian Train Tigers arriving at LIONSROCK

2022 Rescues & Milestones

Take a look back at all we have accomplished together!


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Chickens in a barn

New Year’s Resolution

For the animals, the planet and for you


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Season's Greetings

Season's Greetings

We wish you a very happy holiday season and a peaceful and prosperous new year


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Bear cub Andor

News 2022

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