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FOUR PAWS

is the global animal welfare organization 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.

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We urged U.S. luxury outdoor brand Woolrich to go fur-free with over 200,000 emails and powerful actions in cities across Europe.

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FOUR PAWS carried out its biggest emergency mission yet by providing medical checks and treatment to over 60 big cats and 2 bears in a former zoo in Argentina.

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Over 100,000 signatures urged Indonesia's president to end the dog and cat meat trade in the country.

#WearItKind

Together, we can drive an animal-friendly fashion future

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#ProtectMillions

Stolen. Killed. Eaten. End the Dog and Cat Meat Trade

#TheySufferWeSuffer

Pandemics and Animal Welfare: Support our demands for a world of higher animal welfare!

#StopTheTrucks

Live Animal Transport in Europe

#SaveTheSaddestBears

Bears are still kept in appalling conditions. Their owners often use them for profit. Whether for bile extraction, training hunting dogs or...

#RuthlessTrade

With no clear rules and regulations within the European Union tigers are being bred, traded and moved with no one really knowing exactly ...

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Piglets and their mother sow in Switzerland

World Animal Day 2026: See the World Through Their Eyes

Recognizing animal sentience can change the way we see animals and the choices we make to protect them

FOUR PAWS Works with Local Lebanese Partner to Help Animals in Times of Conflict

Over the past four months, FOUR PAWS in collaboration with Animals Lebanon has been working together to help animals affected by the ongoing conflict

Greece Takes Important Step to Protect Animals During Disasters

FOUR PAWS works closely with our partner organization, Dogs’ Voice, who has taken on new role as Greece’s national Animal Crisis Coordinator

Argentina Big Cat Rescue Mission

A new chapter for thirty big cats from former Zoo Luján

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LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

A FOUR PAWS project in South Africa since 2006

BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

A FOUR PAWS project in Vietnam since 2017

BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

A FOUR PAWS project in Germany since 2006

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Argentina Big Cat Rescue Mission

A new chapter for thirty big cats from former Zoo Luján

Rescue Bears Gordo and Florencia

A new beginning for the bears of a former zoo in Argentina

Rescue Lioness Zora

A second chance for a better future

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Disasters and your pets: Are you ready?

This guide will help you and your family get prepared

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We urged U.S. luxury outdoor brand Woolrich to go fur-free with over 200,000 emails and powerful actions in cities across Europe.

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FOUR PAWS carried out its biggest emergency mission yet by providing medical checks and treatment to over 60 big cats and 2 bears in a former zoo in Argentina.

0+

Over 100,000 signatures urged Indonesia's president to end the dog and cat meat trade in the country.

What do you know about these remarkable animals?

What is this cruel practice and how can we protect lambs?

Surprising facts about our feline friends

Recognizing animal sentience can change the way we see animals and the choices we make to protect them

Over the past four months, FOUR PAWS in collaboration with Animals Lebanon has been working together to help animals affected by the ongoing conflict

FOUR PAWS works closely with our partner organization, Dogs’ Voice, who has taken on new role as Greece’s national Animal Crisis Coordinator

A new chapter for thirty big cats from former Zoo Luján

A FOUR PAWS project in South Africa since 2006

A FOUR PAWS project in Vietnam since 2017

A FOUR PAWS project in Germany since 2006

A new chapter for thirty big cats from former Zoo Luján

A new beginning for the bears of a former zoo in Argentina

A second chance for a better future

This guide will help you and your family get prepared

Essentials to keep your four-legged friends happy and healthy during the fall season

How to keep your pet busy and entertained during the cozy fall season

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