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FOUR PAWS

is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Our vision is a world where humans treat animals with respect, empathy and understanding.

American bulldog puppies offered for sale by an unauthorized seller

The Top 7 Harmful Dog Trends in Unregulated Social Media Groups

The perfect dog on social media: cute, small, specially coloured, and if possible fluffy like a plush toy

Raccoon dog inside a tiny dark cage at a fur farm

Woolrich: Still Ignoring Animal Cruelty

The last big outdoor brand to sell fur from raccoon dogs and other species – Will Woolrich’s Arctic Parkas soon be without animal fur?

Two white raccoon dogs in a small cage at a fur farm in Finland

Anti-Fur Coalition Urges Outdoor Fashion Brand Woolrich to Go Fur-Free

Since its founding in 1988, FOUR PAWS has been campaigning to end the cruelty of fur farming

Tiger Tajmir at his temporary home at a zoo in Czechia

Starved and Abandoned: Decade-Long Suffering of Czech Tiger Finally Ends

After his rescue from illegal private keeping, FOUR PAWS gives tiger Tajmir a new lease on life

Tiger Tajmir at an indoor enclosure at Liberec Zoo

Rescue Tiger Tajmir

New beginnings for an abandoned tiger

Close up of a short haired beige dog looking at the camera

How Dogs Communicate

Understanding your dog’s body language and behaviour

Lion cub Mero at his temporary home in a zoo in Czechia

Rescue Lion Mero

Big cats are not pets, and this lion cub paid the price

Five Harmful Dog Trends and How to Spot Them in Puppy Ads on Social Media

On International Dog Day, FOUR PAWS raises concerns of dubious puppy ads popular on Facebook and Instagram

Risks Behind the Wheels: Disease Transmission Through Animal Transport

Poor regulation of live animal transport lets infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) ride shotgun

What to Look for in a Pet Boarding Facility

A helpful checklist for pet owners

Lion cub Mero walking around his new enclosure in the Netherlands

New Home for Lion Cub Mero Illegally Kept in Czechia

Many other big cats in Europe continue to suffer in captivity due to lacking protection, warns FOUR PAWS

EFSA Says Serious Animal Suffering is Unavoidable on Fur Farms

Findings confirmed in its scientific opinion as part of the Fur Free Europe ECI process

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The perfect dog on social media: cute, small, specially coloured, and if possible fluffy like a plush toy

The last big outdoor brand to sell fur from raccoon dogs and other species – Will Woolrich’s Arctic Parkas soon be without animal fur?

Since its founding in 1988, FOUR PAWS has been campaigning to end the cruelty of fur farming

After his rescue from illegal private keeping, FOUR PAWS gives tiger Tajmir a new lease on life

New beginnings for an abandoned tiger

Understanding your dog’s body language and behaviour

Big cats are not pets, and this lion cub paid the price

On International Dog Day, FOUR PAWS raises concerns of dubious puppy ads popular on Facebook and Instagram

Poor regulation of live animal transport lets infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) ride shotgun

A helpful checklist for pet owners

Many other big cats in Europe continue to suffer in captivity due to lacking protection, warns FOUR PAWS

Findings confirmed in its scientific opinion as part of the Fur Free Europe ECI process

Contribute to make a better world for animals!

Support us with your signature!

A rescued animal to make a difference!

Leave a gift in your Will!

Use your voice to help animals worldwide!

Free online trainings for animal shelters!

#DoBetterForAnimals

#FurFreeEurope

#WearItKind

#WoolWithAButt

#ProtectMillions

Cute.Quick.Sick.

#TheySufferWeSuffer

#SaveTheSaddestBears

#BreakTheViciousCycle

Support the work of FOUR PAWS and help animals in need in times of war

We work to ensure dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets get the love they deserve

FOUR PAWS is making sure that animals are not neglected by politicians

See what we're doing to help cattle, pigs, chickens, geese, sheep, and more farm animals

We are prepared to help, if a disaster strikes

Local and exotic wildlife suffer across a wide range of sectors, we're working to stop it

FOUR PAWS helps animals in the face of wars or in conflict zones

We're working across the globe to help stray animals in need. This includes neutering projects

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Our press corner includes the latest international press releases of current animal welfare topics, operations, rescues and much more.

Are you a journalist? Contact our press team today with your questions and to set up an interview with one of our experts in the field.