Bear Na at bile bear farm in Vietnam

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Tiger Fangio at Al Ma'wa

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FOUR PAWS' NYC Mural 

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FOUR PAWS SUCCESSES IN 2023

Looking back, here are just some of the incredible animal welfare highlights we achieved with the help of our supporters!

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countries globally currently have FOUR PAWS projects, offices or missions, in our ongoing effort of improving animal welfare worldwide!

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big cats and bears are being protected in species appropriate environments, in our sanctuaries and cooperation projects around the world

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dogs and cats received help through UPAW, a platform established by us together with partners, that has taken care of the distribution of more than 1,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid in Ukraine

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signatures were received for the #FurFreeEurope cooperation petition since May 2022! This is just one of many successful campaigns from this year

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bears are living in captivity as 'restaurant bears' in Albania. We helped put an end to this cruelty all together, by rescuing the last one this year!

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lambs frolicking in a field

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Cats looking out of cafe in the cat meat trade

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Factory farming

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Live Animal Transport in Europe

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FUN FACTS

Did you know? Learn more about animals through our list of interesting facts! 

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10 Facts about Brown Bears

Intriguing facts about one of the world's largest predators

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Tribal, Conservation Leaders, Congressional Champions celebrate conservation efforts

Groups converge in DC to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the US Endangered Species Act


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FOUR PAWS USA staff

Our Legislative Work in the US

FOUR PAWS advocates for animals on the local, state, and federal levels


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Tiger Fangio at Al Ma'wa

Celebrating the Endangered Species Act on its 50th Anniversary

FOUR PAWS is a member of an unprecedented coalition of agencies, organizations, and nonprofits all coming together to honor the conservation legacy and success of this legislative milestone


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FOUR PAWS Returns to Pakistan

Relocation of Madhubala given green light by Karachi Mayor 


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Bile bear in a cage

History of the Bile Bear Trade in Vietnam

Getting all remaining bile bears to safety and shutting down farms across Vietnam 


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Dog Kaya in Bulgaria

Animal Assisted Interventions

From stray to superhero: stray dogs with a mission to change attitudes


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Broiler chicken farm

Torture Breeding of Farm Animals

The suffering from traits as a result from highly specialized breeding


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Artist Sonny Sundancer paints tiger mural in NYC

Creating Art for Animal Advocacy

FOUR PAWS partners with artist Sonny Sundancer to paint a tiger mural in New York City


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wildlife SANCTUARIES

We provide species-appropriate homes for rescued animals all over the world.

Lioness Neida at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

A FOUR PAWS project in South Africa since 2006

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Bear Cuc BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

A FOUR PAWS project in Vietnam since 2017

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Bear Luna at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

A FOUR PAWS project in Germany since 2006

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Animal Rescues

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AAI dog Freya with a child in Bulgaria

Rescue Dog Freya

From rescued stray to beloved AAI team member

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Tiger Fangio

Rescue Tigers Fangio and Charly

After years of abuse at an illegal breeding farm in Argentina, the Bengal Tigers are now at home in Al Ma'wa

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Tiger cub Charlota in the Czech Republic

Rescue Tigress Charlota

A victim of the ruthless tiger trade

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Rescue Cat Bilka | Project Kishka

Rescue Cat Bilka

Bilka was found with a broken leg and in bad condition

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AAI dog Alice with her handler Antonia

Rescue Dog Alice

A story of healing and hope

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Orphan Damai arrives at the ORANGUTAN FOREST SCHOOL

Rescue Orangutan Damai

Help came just in time!

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Resources

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Zoe was rescued from a fur farm

Shopping Guide for Animal-Friendly Fashion

From wool to down – have a heart for animals when shopping 

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The Transformation of Rescued Wild Animals

After being rescued, many of our animals go through a mental and physical transformation 

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