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 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 Berlin, 25th October 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 FOUR PAWS position statement May 2021 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 FOUR PAWS joint press release with Eurogroup for Animals, Humane Society International and Fur Free Alliance More Over 160 bears still suffer in Vietnam’s capital despite bear bile ban More FOUR PAWS has transferred two adult bears and their cub to BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr 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
