In a landmark vote today, the EP approved significant enhancements to the proposed regulation on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats More Global North countries must reduce their meat consumption by over 70% More FOUR PAWS welcomes enactment but calls for consistent implementation for fur of all origins More FOUR PAWS calls for global action as Thailand’s captive lion population surges More Newly adopted agreement will help prevent pandemics at source before humans and animals suffer More Felix will be the oldest bear at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach in Austria, where he will receive species-appropriate care for the first time in his life More FOUR PAWS’ Brand Directory advises on animal-friendly fashion choices when gifting More FOUR PAWS and partner support clinics in three Ukrainian cities to help pets and strays More On International Leopard Day, FOUR PAWS warns how leopards are threatened by their commercialisation More FOUR PAWS and over 50 other organisations urge for stricter amendments to the 'Regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability' in an open letter to the MEPs More The treaty is being negotiated by World Health Organization (WHO) Member States More After being forced to perform in a French circus for years, Tomoyo and Illiana are now looking ahead to a bright future at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary More After clearance of 34-year-old bear Felix for transport, FOUR PAWS is preparing for his relocation from Slovenia to BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach More The catch-neuter-vaccinate-return-method helps suffering stray cats and dogs and overwhelmed communities alike More FOUR PAWS ranking reveals most food producers lack effective strategies for meat and dairy reduction strategies towards animal welfare and climate change mitigation More BBFAW ranks food giants like Nestlé, McDonald’s and Walmart on animal welfare policies, practices and performance More Smiles all round following win at The 2025 Smiley Awards More Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS on transport vessel Express M stuck en route to Haifa More Samba and Kenya explore their outdoor enclosure at the FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary More FOUR PAWS 'Brand Letter of Intent' urges industry to stop mutilation of ten million lambs per year More Increased efforts of the Pakistani government to end illegal bear captivity More Swift emergency action supports government efforts to end illegal bear captivity in Pakistan More FOUR PAWS runs 13 wild animal sanctuaries in eleven countries across the globe More Undercover footage of a new FOUR PAWS investigation reveals how illicit traders trick Meta and animal lovers More FOUR PAWS announces plans to rescue bear Felix and urges authorities to take action for two other bears suffering in private keeping More Three animal love stories: When rescued animals find their new life companions More How former dancing bear Dana and other bears prepared for the cold winter months at the FOUR PAWS sanctuaries More FOUR PAWS President and CEO Josef Pfabigan will head the global coalition of over 70 NGOs to drive forward animal welfare around the world More The global animal welfare organisation has been rescuing wild animals since 2020 More Samba and Kenya arrived at their new species-appropriate home in the Netherlands More Working closely with local communities, FOUR PAWS and its partners treated nearly 200 cats in two days More Fireworks and firecrackers are threatening cats and dogs, who are afraid of the loud explosions and flashing lights More FOUR PAWS urges future dog owners to avoid buying a dog on social media and to do proper research before getting their beloved companion More The Wear it Kind Brand Directory received an update of 35 international fashion brands More On Fur Free Friday FOUR PAWS calls for an EU-wide ban on fur farming More FOUR PAWS and KMC have successfully relocated the lonely elephant to her new home More FOUR PAWS undertakes lifechanging rehoming to Karachi Safari Park and brings an end to zoo captivity of elephants in Pakistan More 'Anuk' arrived in a critical state and is now receiving special care at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh after being confiscated by the police from a taxi More The exploitation of big cats calls for renewed global efforts to protect their future existence More An innovative solution by the World Federation for Animals More Ongoing conflicts have left thousands of cats and dogs homeless and in need of lifesaving help More New FOUR PAWS report reveals how criminal networks profit off fragmented regulations More New FOUR PAWS report uncovers that most dogs for sale online cannot be traced to verifiable sources More COP29’s Billion-Dollar Question More The brown bears were rescued from a private zoo in the Donetsk region in an emergency action More After years of inappropriate keeping, lion Diego will find a new home in the Netherlands at FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary More FOUR PAWS statement on cattle transport stuck at the Bulgarian-Turkish border More Romania is becoming the 16th EU Member State to ban fur farming by 2027 More New project offers free veterinary treatments for stray cats and dogs as well as for pets of refugees More FOUR PAWS is committed to eradicate rabies in Indonesia until 2030 More FOUR PAWS statement on the recent live animal transport that came to a halt at the Turkish border More Over ten million lambs in Australia endure so-called live lamb cutting each year More FOUR PAWS urges the EU Parliament and the Council to revise the legislation on the protection of animals during transport and end needless animal suffering More New FOUR PAWS report reveals 20 years of ignoring mutilations by the Australian wool industry More How factory farming is driving one of the greatest global health threats More Together with Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) against Dog and Cat Meat Trade More The immense suffering of animals in Europe was brought to light during a photo exhibition hosted by animal welfare NGOs FOUR PAWS and Eurogroup for Animals. More FOUR PAWS highlights dogs as primary source of the deadly virus to humans More Lack of action from authorities leads to death of brown bear More FOUR PAWS urges policymakers to ban fur farms in Europe after successful European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) More FOUR PAWS congratulates EC on landmark decision More To prepare the 42-year-old tusker for an independent life in the wild, he is receiving special care and a rich diet of vegetables, fruits, hey and branches to gain weight More Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS welcomes its conclusions More For more than two years, authorities are turning a blind eye on cruel keeping of four bears, who need urgent veterinary care and rescue More FOUR PAWS reveals transport temperatures up to 37°C in recent investigations in Bulgaria More Investigations by global animal welfare organisation reveal thriving trade of puppies across Europe in breach of Meta, country and EU regulations More Frozen fruit popsicles and cool pools help brown bears at the FOUR PAWS sanctuaries beat the summer heat More FOUR PAWS and EMS Foundation collaborate to transition Charley after decades of work, to retirement at Shambala Private Game Reserve More A statement from global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS More Snow and Sky can now recover at their new South African forever home from their prior cruel keeping in Slovakia More Half of all countries on the European continent struggle with significant stray dog populations More FOUR PAWS and other NGOs are applauding the company’s decision More YouGov poll showcases gap between rising consumer demand and lagging brand practices More FOUR PAWS condemns the decision and calls on Turkish President Erdoğan to not ratify the law More Global animal welfare organisation calls on governments to end the ruthless trade and breeding of white tigers in captivity More FOUR PAWS ranking finds that none of the 18 evaluated food delivery services in Europe, the US and South Africa has a policy to protect animal welfare More Global animal welfare organisation calls for a ban of wild animals in circuses worldwide More Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS welcomes this milestone against live animal sea transports More New report by FOUR PAWS reveals scale of illegal trafficking of dogs and cats for their meat More Systemic change needed: Factory farming pollutes soils and water, threatening food security and our planet More The 'Road to Compassion' tour seeks to spread the message of ending the dog and cat meat trade in Vietnam More Op-Ed by Josef Pfabigan, CEO FOUR PAWS More Global milk production is rising, causing immense suffering of 277 million dairy cows and massive greenhouse gas emissions More EU-wide mandatory identification and registration of dogs and their owners are urgently needed to end this malpractice More White lion Romeo was exploited for circus shows in France until his rescue in 2023 More FOUR PAWS urges EU to follow-suit after two Commonwealth States put a ban on animal exports More Bear Chinh is freed from his cage after two decades of captivity More FOUR PAWS calls for an EU-wide ban on fur farms in the run-up to the European Parliament elections More Nikola and Vasylyna were found roaming the streets after escaping private captivity More FOUR PAWS and partners rank 150 leading global food companies on animal welfare More Three confiscated tiger cubs will find a species-appropriate home at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa More FOUR PAWS on ground for crucial improvement work of future enclosure More Vets and wildlife experts support government in ending bear dancing and baiting More FOUR PAWS urges WHO member states to tackle the root causes of zoonotic diseases in pandemic agreement More Swift government action aims to end illegal bear keeping practices in the country More FOUR PAWS has been helping strays in need for 25 years with veterinary care and community programs More FOUR PAWS launches international campaign in the run-up to EU’s polls in June More FOUR PAWS reveals the cruel practices of the industry and calls for an end of cage keeping More "The Rescued Ones: 20 Years of History" highlights the transformative journey of rescued bears at BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa in Bulgaria More FOUR PAWS and Fur Free Alliance encouraged over 274,000 supporters to send protest mails More Average intake of 14 burgers per week makes Americans the biggest consumers of meat globally and the first nation to reach 'Meat Exhaustion Day' More FOUR PAWS disappointed by missed opportunity to include animal welfare topics More Shocking new footage reveals appaling lamb mortality rate in Australia More FOUR PAWS calls on responsible authorities for urgent action after one bear has already died More Protest tool sees over 180,000 direct mails sent to brand by animal lovers around the world More FOUR PAWS condemns the ongoing practice of live animal transport by sea More FOUR PAWS transfers eleven lions to its LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary More FOUR PAWS condemns missed opportunity in EU 2040 climate targets More Possible mammal-to-mammal infection poses a threat to wildlife and raises concerns about a new human pandemic More FOUR PAWS discovers dozens of cases of abused and exploited big cats and bears More New FOUR PAWS industry ranking calls on Hilton, Marriott & Co. to improve animal welfare More FOUR PAWS advocates for humane treatment of companion animals and pandemic prevention More FOUR PAWS recently evacuated nearly 50 wild animals from war-torn Khartoum More FOUR PAWS and partners enhance health of feline friends More Animal welfare organisation calls for responsible New Year’s celebrations without fireworks More FOUR PAWS Shopping Guide More FOUR PAWS concerned as role of food systems and animal welfare are neglected More Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS on today’s presentations of the European Commission on animal welfare-related topics More Ramba was illegally kept as a status symbol pet in a private home More FOUR PAWS and Hoi An People’s Committee successfully worked together to end Dog and Cat Meat Trade More FOUR PAWS urges a change in global food systems to prevent climate catastrophe as Global Stocktake establishes future course More New FOUR PAWS report into international puppy trade exposes animal cruelty More FOUR PAWS analysis of 100 major brands exposes critical gaps and poor performers in animal welfare More FOUR PAWS calls for collective action to tackle massive global health threat More Starving lions, hyenas, and wildcats were relocated to temporary safe space More Wildlife experts prevent breeding and improve keeping conditions at rescue centre More FOUR PAWS expects signal for animal welfare revision in next year’s EU elections More FOUR PAWS underlines importance of next year´s European elections for a revision of animal welfare legislation More The event was held across Vietnam and organised by global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS More Over 300,000 EU citizens have signed a petition More The survey comes out just after the European Commission’s announcement of its 2024 plans which miss out key revisions of the animal welfare legislation More New study shows 250 million poultry have been culled around the world due to outbreak More World Health Summit reiterates the need for a global pandemic accord More Without increased action, Vietnam’s remaining bile bears will continue to suffer and slowly die More Only one of the four-promised legislative proposals on animal welfare is set to be delivered More The European Citizens Initiative to outlaw fur farming across all EU Member States receives overwhelming support from three European Parliamentary key committees More A demonstration outside the European Commission's headquarters saw speeches from key organisations MEPs urging the commission for stronger action More Two Million Signatures show immense support to end the dog and cat meat trade worldwide More The European Commission set to miss deadline to honour European Citizens' Initiative to End the Cage Age More FOUR PAWS gave recommendations over a month ago but officials lack an answer More FOUR PAWS advocates for animal welfare at high-level industry event in Northern Italy More FOUR PAWS supports Vietnamese authorities with rabies vaccination drive More The ban will begin in January 2027 More The Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response must deliver More The severe bird flu outbreak is causing the South African government to encourage farmers to step up biosecurity measures More If signed into law by the President, the ban will be implemented in 2027 More Finnish Food Authority announce new measures to tackle the spread of avian influenza More In light of recent weather extremes, cuts on meat and dairy are burningly needed More FOUR PAWS expresses disappointment with the European Commission’s lack of ambition with animal welfare in this last address of its legislative mandate More New report reveals animal losses and economic costs More 50,000 people sign the demand within 24 hours More No hope for recovery: FOUR PAWS lost fight for bile bear’s life shortly after emergency rescue More Bird flu outbreak sparks pandemic concerns More Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS welcomes this recent decision More Relocation of elephant Madhubala given green light by Mayor More A result of the latest bird flu outbreak More Make sure animals don’t suffer in silence as seemingly harmless interactions are often problematic More Cat food was contaminated with avian influenza More Announcement of Finnish Food Authority to prevent the spread of the bird flu More FOUR PAWS commissioned the piece to celebrate 50th anniversary of the U.S. Endangered Species Act More Order of Finnish authorities after bird flu outbreak More UN Food Summit aims for transformation More EU Tiger Guidance is a vital step in curbing the trade and commercial use of captive tigers More The South Korean government is planning on checks at animal protection centres in the whole country More Animal welfare organisation warns of zoonotic disease spreading because of high degree of animal use in the U.S. More Animal welfare groups advocated for the recognition of animals' pivotal role in communities More Statement from FOUR PAWS More Leading animal welfare organisations meet with European Commissioners for talks in Brussels More The bear will receive special care in Greece to prepare for rehabilitation back into the wild More European Food Safety Authority urges people in Poland to keep their pets indoors More Accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development a key topic for the group More Leading animal welfare organisation says the bird flu outbreak in Finland part of a wider problem across Europe More FOUR PAWS’ new report reveals true costs for animals and climate and future-fit alternatives to fur and other animal-derived materials More Animal welfare organisation calls for an overhaul of global food systems to tackle the problem More Recognise suffering of transported animals and take action More Italian veterinary services have confirmed that five dogs and one cat in Brescia have been diagnosed with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) More Today, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS launched its most ambitious campaign action yet, to end the dog and cat meat trade in Vietnam More FOUR PAWS calls for a full and independent report into the documentary's findings More FOUR PAWS calls the decision “disappointing” and “regressive” More If global food security and environmental targets are to be met More FOUR PAWS welcomes the adoption of the proposal for an EU Soil Law but brings attention to the absence of provisions on livestock farming More Global animal welfare organisation says Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza could be a looming pandemic if we don’t rethink farming More Global animal welfare organisation calls the situation “deeply worrying” More FOUR PAWS saves dog Nadiya and her ten puppies during flood aftermath More Austria, Germany and the Netherlands led calls to support for a ban on fur farming More FOUR PAWS helps design ba&sh animal welfare policy More FOUR PAWS welcomes step towards higher animal welfare by switching to certified wool More FOUR PAWS transferred the former restaurant bears to BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz More FOUR PAWS had hoped that negotiations would finally recognise the need for a holistic approach to food systems More Over One Million EU Citizens Say They Want Fur Farms to be Outlawed Across All Member States More FOUR PAWS warns of tourist attractions that cruelly profit off big cats More FOUR PAWS brings lioness Vasylyna to its FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary in the Netherlands More For the first time ever the international policy platform has included animal welfare it is RBC guidelines More FOUR PAWS and other health, environmental and conservational organisations encourage governments to not renege on delivering key pandemic treaty fulfilments More FOUR PAWS is sending pet food and cages to help animals affected by the catastrophe More FOUR PAWS is willing to support further in Argentina, improving the lives of captive big cats More FOUR PAWS investigates more animal welfare on French goat farms More The FOUR PAWS-run wild animal sanctuary in Kosovo currently houses 20 rescued bears More Two rescued Bengal tigers arrive safely in Jordan More FOUR PAWS en route to bring two tigers rescued from illegal breeding farm to wildlife sanctuary in Jordan More FOUR PAWS hands over open brand letter to Australian wool industry More FOUR PAWS ranks Mars, Nestlé & Co. with regards to dairy reduction strategies More FOUR PAWS welcomes the decision as an important sign against animal cruelty More FOUR PAWS rescued Mark in December 2022 and brought him to its BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach More FOUR PAWS experts worked tirelessly to help save her life More Europe has surpassed the bearable meat consumption already by April More European Court of Auditors demand for urgent change More FOUR PAWS in Pakistan: “With proper care, rehabilitation is possible for Noor Jehan” More Two of Pakistan’s last four captive African elephants at Karachi Zoo live in dire conditions despite expert recommendation for relocation More FOUR PAWS' Stray Animal Care project in Moldova More Written Statement to the European Commission More Sterilisation and treatment of 140 cats and dogs at one of the biggest shelters in the Kyiv region More Authorities ban trade to tackle rabies and animal cruelty More Crucial need for animal food and veterinary care after devastating earthquakes More 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 More FOUR PAWS rescued four tigers in 2022 after more than 15 years in a train carriage More A FOUR PAWS statement More A FOUR PAWS statement More FOUR PAWS provides food and veterinary care for animals affected by the recent earthquakes More Several NGOs urge WHO and Member States to put animal welfare at the centre of WHO Pandemic Treaty More FOUR PAWS latest help focuses on protecting stray cats in five cities in Ukraine More FOUR PAWS and partner NGOs deliver vital support to dogs, cats and farm animals More A FOUR PAWS statement More Global Animal Welfare Organisation Welcomes Yet Another Luxury Brand to Go Fur Free More Commissioner tells member states More Exposé comes as more than 1.3 million EU citizens so far have signed the EU-wide petition for a #FurFreeEurope More FOUR PAWS alarmed, calling on EU Agricultural Ministers to stop suffering of livestock More State-of-the-art ethical tourism and animal welfare education in South Africa More USAVA partners with FOUR PAWS in urgent need for stray animals in war-torn Ukrainian cities More A FOUR PAWS statement on COP15 More FOUR PAWS highlights the dangers of buying a puppy as a gift More With bear Mark’s rescue, FOUR PAWS closed a chapter of cruel animal keeping in Albania More FOUR PAWS transfers bear Mark to its BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach in Austria More A crucial start for ensuring that food systems are on the UN agenda in Dubai in 2023 More FOUR PAWS celebrates “Fur Free Friday” with current UN figures showing decline of fur industry More FOUR PAWS appeals to pet owners to not give up on their pets and advises how to save money on pet expenses in the face of rising costs More FOUR PAWS welcomes this as a starting point but insists more needs to be done at a UN level to tackle the climate emergency More FOUR PAWS urges governments to prioritise food systems to meet global climate targets More FOUR PAWS successfully transfers two big cats after two years of preparations More Programme provides free online training for animal shelters More Demands include phasing out all tiger farms, and imposing trade sanctions on governments that contravene CITES Decisions More New measures include consumer demand reduction to help stem wildlife trade More FOUR PAWS supports European Citizens' Initiative for a fur-free Europe More The European Citizens Initiative to ban fur farms across the European Union has 50% of the names needed to become reality More FOUR PAWS reveals animal welfare violations on almost half of investigated farms More FOUR PAWS creates one of the world’s largest 3D banners to address the urgent need for climate action and an end to factory farming More Bear farming lynchpin Hanoi still accounts for most of the country’s captive bears More A new FOUR PAWS report reveals the missing strategies in DACH and UK More FOUR PAWS continues its support of stray animals and shelters across the country More The German and French Agricultural delegations have written to the European Commission calling for a ban More FOUR PAWS teams up with US-fitness influencer Rebecca Louise More Over 400,000 EU citizens sign up to say no to fur farming More Food systems transformation to take centre stage at first Food4Climate pavilion at annual UN climate summit More New FOUR PAWS report reveals how unprecedented demand during the COVID-19 pandemic fueled the illegal puppy trade in Europe More FOUR PAWS calls for global leadership and legislation in recognising of the interlinkage between animal welfare, humans, and the environment on World Animal Day More The Food4Climate Pavilion will cover 130 square metres and feature 10 food and agriculture topics More FOUR PAWS welcomes this decision and calls on EU to follow suit More World Rabies Day Highlights the Need for Global Action Against Dog Meat Trade More Members of the tourism sector joined FOUR PAWS in the pledge to end the dog and cat meat trade in Southeast Asia. More A FOUR PAWS statement More A FOUR PAWS statement More BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa welcomes Iva in species-appropriate surroundings More Key stakeholders in global health and policymakers in Geneva discuss ingredients for an effective treaty on pandemics in an event led by global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS More A letter by UNFCCC (United Framework Convention on Climate Change) Action Group More FOUR PAWS takes in bear from war-torn Donetsk region at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr More FOUR PAWS rescued Kaavan in 2020 and flew him to Cambodia in “heaviest” mission yet More International vet team from FOUR PAWS performs innovative super-size procedure More Former owner keeps exploiting rescued lions’ parents and one-year-old cub More A historic moment for the fashion industry in Denmark More FOUR PAWS hosted event in Hanoi to handover petition to the Vietnamese government More The co-authored studies were published on Tuesday in the world-renowned journal Science More FOUR PAWS warns of the dangers of buying a puppy online More FOUR PAWS ranks leading DACH & UK supermarkets on meat reduction strategies More 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 More 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 More FOUR PAWS 'Brand Letter of Intent' calls on Wool Industry to stop mutilation of lambs More FOUR PAWS transfers rescued lion Nikola from Montenegro to FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary More This is the third conviction of a dog meat trafficker since the national government’s declaration in 2018 that 'dogs are not food' More FOUR PAWS Animal Assisted Therapy programme provides emotional support and PTSD prevention More FOUR PAWS welcomes strong signal and urges market leader to switch to certified wool to help prevent the mutilation of lambs More FOUR PAWS delivers help in full capacity again for homeless dogs and cats across the country More Animal welfare groups join forces in historical coalition to demand an end to this savage practice More Urgent and decisive action needed More FOUR PAWS and Europetnet launch ‘VeriPet’ in Switzerland to significantly reduce the illegal online puppy trade More FOUR PAWS transfers two brown bears to new home in the Swiss alps More FOUR PAWS rescues two Asiatic black bears from the illegal wildlife trade More Today, NGOs, with the support of several MEPs, marks the launch of the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) which aims to achieve an EU-wide ban on fur farming More UK musician Tom Grennan becomes ambassador for FOUR PAWS More FOUR PAWS opens exhibition in remembrance of the last “dancing bears” More FOUR PAWS partners with Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) to provide relief for war-torn zoos More FOUR PAWS together with pro athletes call on sportswear giant to “Just Don't Do It” More Trafficker, Guruh Tri Susilo, was sentenced to 17 months' imprisonment for trading in stolen dogs for human consumption More Read more in the new European Commission study More Biggest manufacturer Nike without clear commitment to phase out from animal cruelty methods More European Commission consultation shows that vast majority of its citizens want stronger animal welfare legislation More Ukrainian zoos at risk of running out of food supplies – FOUR PAWS acting upon official request from Ukrainian authorities More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS and partners provide urgent help for thousands of dogs and cats More FOUR PAWS rescued four tigers from a train carriage in Argentina in early March More FOUR PAWS rescues former ‘restaurant bear’ in Ukraine More A new platform distributes food and supplies to shelters where help is needed the most More Four out of five companies have policies in place, but the food industry must move faster to deliver meaningful welfare impacts More Umbrella organisation condemn investigation that reveals dogs sold for meat alongside bats, snakes and wild boar in Sulawesi “extreme” wet markets despite disease risk More FOUR PAWS transfers four rescued tigers to LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary More FOUR PAWS rescues four tigers after more than 15 years in train carriage More FOUR PAWS takes in animals from partner organisation in Kyiv region More Neighbouring countries take in pets, bears in Ukrainian sanctuary are being kept safe More The resolution had unanimous support from Member States highlighting the nexus between animal welfare, environment, and sustainable development More Major UN summit opening session begins today with key votes to come on historic nexus resolution later in the week More The report is harshly criticised by NGOs for lacking ambition and ignoring scientific discoveries of the last decade More FOUR PAWS to rescue and relocate ‘train tigers’ to its LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary More Bear farming lynchpin Hanoi remains inactive in phasing out the cruel practice More FOUR PAWS and a cohort of leading animal welfare organisations point out that the report is “not fit for purpose” and urge MEPs in an open letter to vote down the report and instead adopt the opinion provided by the ENVI Committee More FOUR PAWS, the global animal welfare organisation, publishes guidance document to support governments in complying with the new regulations. More New FOUR PAWS report reveals South Africa’s key role in cruel global big cat trade More FOUR PAWS, applauds iconic fashion brand showing more compassion in fashion More Global animal welfare organisation, FOUR PAWS, welcome decision that luxury brand goes fur free More Global Animal Welfare Organisation, FOUR PAWS, called it a “Historic Missed Opportunity” More Petition handover by FOUR PAWS to MEP Tilly Metz More FOUR PAWS orangutan project combines species, environment, and climate protection More Global animal welfare organisation granted observer status at key UN summit and calls for transformational change on production and consumption globally More 26 wild animals rescues, thousands of dogs and cats saved from slaughter and a strong stance in the fight against factory farming More Global animal welfare organisation calls on Vietnamese people to show their opposition to the dog and cat meat trade and call on the Vietnamese government to bring an end to the trade More FOUR PAWS latest success in the fight against mulesing More Capital Hanoi remains bear farming lynchpin despite declining demand for bear bile More New partnership to end mulesing in Australia More FOUR PAWS welcomes Hoi An City People’s Committee's progressive actions to protect dogs, cats, and people More FOUR PAWS welcomes Hoi An City People’s Committee's progressive actions to protect dogs, cats, and people More FOUR PAWS publishes the latest Animal Welfare in Fashion report More Global animal welfare organisation says this is a “monumental opportunity” to have a global coordinated response to pandemic prevention More Wildlife experts recommend urgent tusk surgery for elephant Noor Jehan More FOUR PAWS condemns live animal transport with action in the run-up to the ANIT vote More Vets and wildlife experts will provide High Court with recommendation on future care More FOUR PAWS, the global animal welfare organisation, hoped this would be a turning point in the campaign against the dog meat trade More Kaavan’s legacy and FOUR PAWS advice had Pakistan introduce ban on elephant imports More Civil Society groups push for a Pandemic Treaty at a special session of the World Health Assembly More FOUR PAWS reveals big cat farming in South Africa contributing to global crisis More FOUR PAWS emergency relief support is providing specialist veterinary care for dogs in Moldova More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS is disappointed that the role of factory farming has been neglected yet again More The usage of horse carriages in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan will no longer be permitted and replaced by electric golf carts More But without addressing animal welfare it will be a historic missed opportunity More The province of Trang has launched a programme following Thailand’s announcement to re-open on 1 November post COVID-19 regulations More FOUR PAWS calls for animal welfare to be front and centre at the summit More FOUR PAWS urges Ukrainian authorities to expand animal protection laws More FOUR PAWS highlights interlinkage between health, animal welfare, and pandemics More Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS, alongside The Fur Free Alliance, handed over more than 880,000 signatures to Italy’s G20 delegation calling for urgent global action on fur farming at the upcoming G20 Summit in Rome later this month More FOUR PAWS backs petition to end this cruel practice More The group of Member States, also referred to as the “Vught Alliance”, want a new progressive framework for animal rights and welfare More FOUR PAWS: Problem of killing male chicks is still unsolved More FOUR PAWS rescued the lions from inappropriate breeding and keeping conditions in Romania More FOUR PAWS brings three female and four male lions to Dutch FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary More A FOUR PAWS statement More FOUR PAWS hands over open brand letter to Australian wool industry calling for an end to the cruel mulesing of lambs More FOUR PAWS calls for strictly enforced animal protection laws More FOUR PAWS reveals that almost 90 per cent want fashion industry to prioritise animal welfare More South Africa has announced its intent to end captive lion breeding, bone trade and domestication of the species More The global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS is incredibly encouraged by the announcement from the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), Ms Barbara Creecy More FOUR PAWS flies two Syrian brown bears from Lebanon to Colorado More FOUR PAWS transfers three six-month-old brown bear cubs to its bear sanctuary More Animal protection organisations welcome Member States’ call for an end of fur farming in the EU at the Agriculture and Fishery Council meeting More FOUR PAWS has transferred two adult bears and their cub to BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr More Over 160 bears still suffer in Vietnam’s capital despite bear bile ban More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS brought Jambolina to Arosa Bear Sanctuary in December 2020 More FOUR PAWS calls on WHO member states to prevent future pandemics More In the future, the German sports goods manufacturer will refrain from using uncertified wool of animal cruelty origin More EU enforces Animal Health Law on 21st April More FOUR PAWS Statement More NGOs and the public urge the EU to act More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS criticises animal cruelty at international fashion brands More FOUR PAWS rescues two former bile bears in Vietnam More FOUR PAWS speaks of a total failure of the European Union as well as the Spanish authorities More FOUR PAWS is on site in Cartagena and documents the cruel machinery More FOUR PAWS calls on responsible organisations and governments to improve the human-animal relationship to prevent future pandemics More FOUR PAWS already reported on the killing of the 895 young bulls of "Karim Allah" this Sunday More Rescue comes a week after interception of 61 dogs in a minivan in Siem Reap More Opinion poll shows majority of Europeans are against animal suffering in entertainment More dean&david is rated the highest in the FOUR PAWS Atlas challenge ranking and are the first to sign the commitment which has kick-started the race for the rest to follow suit More The letter to the European Commission is signed by more than 140 international scientists More FOUR PAWS steps in to assist Cambodian authorities in first ever interception of dogs being taken for the dog meat trade More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS welcomes newest member in the Fur Free Retailer program More Hundreds of animals were left homeless after the devastating explosion in Beirut in August More FOUR PAWS provides over 60,000 meals for starving dogs and rescues puppies in urgent need of care More FOUR PAWS relocates bears Suzie and Bubloo to Jordan More 25 animals rescued before brutal slaughter in the country’s so-called cat meat capital More FOUR PAWS brings bear Jambolina to her new home at Arosa Bear Sanctuary More FOUR PAWS receives global support in fight against the cruel trade More FOUR PAWS safely transfers Kaavan from Pakistan to Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary More For the first time FOUR PAWS moves an elephant by air More FOUR PAWS offers to take three cubs into its species-appropriate care More Days ahead of FOUR PAWS' first ever elephant transfer More FOUR PAWS provides forever home for long-suffering bears at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS hosts world premiere of wildlife crime investigator Karl Ammann’s new documentary More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS reveals impact of the dog and cat meat trade on tourism at World Travel Market event More FOUR PAWS rescues brown bear in North Macedonia and transfers him to DANCING BEARS PARK Belitsa More The Islamabad High Court assigns FOUR PAWS with the relocation of lonely Kaavan More FOUR PAWS applauds third highest signature count in the history of European Citizens’ Initiatives More FOUR PAWS criticises negligent action by German authorities More After 14 years of captivity at presidential residence, a new life awaits them at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS medical examination shows that elephant Kaavan is fit to be relocated More FOUR PAWS expects Dutch decision is game-changer for global fur farming More After the harrowing death of two lions More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS saves pets in Lebanon More Thousands of dogs are spared a gruesome death by drowning, choking, and asphyxiation More According to FOUR PAWS and Change For Animals Foundation, over one million cats are killed for their meat every year, part of a nationwide cruel and hidden trade More FRoSTA scored highest in FOUR PAWS ‘Atlas Challenge’ and first to sign commitment More FOUR PAWS warns that without a comprehensive EU-wide solution, violations will continue More The cubs arrived at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh days before Vietnam announces ban on all wildlife trade More FOUR PAWS transfers Jill and Sahib to Animal and Species Protection Centre TIERART More FOUR PAWS provides species-appropriate home for two bears in Vietnam More FOUR PAWS applauds local government for reacting to its year-long investigations More FOUR PAWS regards the celebrations in Yulin as a threat to animals and public health More FOUR PAWS applauds milestone decision in favour of animal welfare More FOUR PAWS discovers bears, wolves, eagles and monkeys for sale on online portals More FOUR PAWS teams up with Bali Animal Welfare to feed stray dogs and cats More FOUR PAWS calls on the Governments of Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam to follow China’s example More Cub Mochi finds a species-appropriate home at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh More FOUR PAWS ORANGUTAN FOREST SCHOOL takes traumatised ape orphan into safe custody More FOUR PAWS urges EU Commission for stricter enforcement and controls More FOUR PAWS demands ban on fur farms More FOUR PAWS advises how to prepare pets for a normal routine again More FOUR PAWS releases new report unveiling out-of-control captive tiger trade More FOUR PAWS offers advice on fostering and adoption More FOUR PAWS starts feeding project for homeless animals More Ban on global wildlife markets could prevent such health crises in the future More FOUR PAWS reveals new dog and cat meat trend amongst global pandemic More FOUR PAWS urges fashion industry to demand cruelty-free wool More Coronavirus might endanger the great apes More FOUR PAWS welcomes the progressive decision in favour of animal welfare More According to new FOUR PAWS report, trade continues to thrive despite severe risk to public health More Four lions have already lost two thirds of their natural body weight More Fur production is responsible for the painful death of millions of animals every year More 180 sheep out of 14,000 survived due to tireless rescue efforts More FOUR PAWS provides emergency care and new home for distressed bear More FOUR PAWS Stray Animal Care project improves animal welfare and reduces rabies risk More Bear Ben finds a species-appropriate home at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh More Animals urgently need food and medical treatment More FOUR PAWS continues to fight for safe shelter for surviving sheep More FOUR PAWS’ partner drilled holes in ship's side – rescue mission continues today More Two of the rescued dogs were locked in a cage for years, witnessing the slaughter of thousands of other dogs More Dasha and Lelya find forever home at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr More Footage obtained by FOUR PAWS once again reveals complaints with Italy’s buffalo farms More FOUR PAWS relocates two tiger trade victims from its big cat centre TIERART to LIONSROCK More Undercover footage shows how tiger cubs are offered for sale More Orangutan orphan Gerhana thrives despite living with a bullet in his body More FOUR PAWS calls on Romanian Chamber of Deputies to reject new law and protect its wild bear population More FOUR PAWS long-term project aims to vaccinate one million animals by 2022 More Suffering bears find a species-appropriate and safe home at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh More FOUR PAWS found a new home for Dushi in Germany after rescue from Albanian horror zoo More FOUR PAWS investigations reveal the exploitation of wild animals for entertainment in Germany, Spain, France and the Czech Republic More FOUR PAWS warns tourists to avoid cruel lion petting farms More EU wants to import more beef from the USA More FOUR PAWS contributes to conservation efforts of Africa’s most endangered big cat More FOUR PAWS rescues and transfers Suzana and Bruno to Croatian bear refuge More FOUR PAWS proposes EU model solution for traceability of dogs More The bear is now safe at species-appropriate BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina More FOUR PAWS calls on the European Commission to finally ban tiger trade More Mi and Tam delight animal keepers in FOUR PAWS’ BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh More FOUR PAWS brings Lenci, Zhaku and Bobby to Dutch sanctuary, FELIDA More FOUR PAWS helps to release bear trio into the wild after a year of preparation More FOUR PAWS calls on authorities to hand over brown bear More FOUR PAWS calls for protest against Albanian authorities More Motan and Pisa finally get the chance to heal from their difficult past at LIONSROCK More FOUR PAWS brings three-legged bear from Albanian zoo to Germany More The animals are taken to sanctuaries in Jordan and South Africa More FOUR PAWS transfers cruelly traded tiger from Netherlands to South Africa More Over 40 zoo animals will be evacuated once the situation is safe for the rescue team More The evacuation and relocation of the suffering zoo animals begins late March More Suspicion of testicular cancer More The bears have found a new home at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh More Hundreds of animals still suffer on bear farms More Laska finds a home at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr More Downton Abbey actor Peter Egan visibly shocked after visit to North Sulawesi’s infamous dog and cat meat markets, calls for ban on “scenes of hell” More FOUR PAWS calls on local authorities to put an end to the cruel torture More FOUR PAWS calls for consequences for bear farmers More FOUR PAWS demands permanent closure of zoo and relocation of 49 animals More FOUR PAWS welcomes Meimo and Amelia at Arosa Bear Sanctuary More FOUR PAWS provides sanctuary for cub that is victim of Europe’s trade in wild cats More FOUR PAWS set to rehome the bears promptly More FOUR PAWS brings the few weeks old bears to its sanctuary in Ninh Binh More FOUR PAWS prompts eBay to implement measures against the cruel illegal puppy trade on their classified ad sites More Orangutan babies learn to climb in the rainforest of Borneo More FOUR PAWS continues to uncover the brutal side of Italy's buffalo farms More Three lions and a three-legged bear are among the rescued animals More FOUR PAWS plans to socialise the rescued lions Saeed and Nala in South Africa More FOUR PAWS urges the European Commission to ban the trade in tigers for good More FOUR PAWS announces new plan to vaccinate one million dogs and cats More Horses and cats of Gili Islands receive food and medical care More Gumtree UK decides for crackdown on illegal puppy traders More FOUR PAWS and Fur Free Alliance call on luxury fashion brand to go fur-free More FOUR PAWS urges South Africa to change direction on the fate of lions for International Lion Day More FOUR PAWS on alarming developments in the light of International Tiger Day More FOUR PAWS research and police raids in Czech Republic uncover ruthless tiger trade More Artist concerned about the animals’ future More FOUR PAWS transfers last Serbian dancing bear to his new Swiss home More FOUR PAWS rescues baiting bear from Ukrainian hunting station More FOUR PAWS surpasses first crucial goal in the fight against rabies More First orangutan students attend their lessons in the rainforest More Former logging elephants as well as orphaned or injured animals will be rehabilitated at the new facility More FOUR PAWS ends bile bear keeping in Ninh Binh province More FOUR PAWS hosted the first International Animal Welfare Summit in Vienna, Austria More FOUR PAWS brought the weakened animals to The Netherlands last year More The area around the capital Naypyidaw is now considered rabies-free More FOUR PAWS transfers lion Ivan-Asen to its Big Cat Centre FELIDA More Theme of IAWS 2018: "Animal welfare: question of the future or luxury problem?" More War lions from Iraq and Syria find new home in South Africa More FOUR PAWS moves the animals from illegal keeping to Big Cat Centre FELIDA More FOUR PAWS urges global classified ad platforms to follow More
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