nearly 50 animals rescued in Sudan

FOUR PAWS saved the wild animals from war-torn Khartoum

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Animal welfare in Fashion

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Tiger Fangio at Al Ma'wa

Celebrating The endangered species act

This iconic legislation turns 50

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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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#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

Factory farming

#TheySufferWeSuffer

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

Live Animal Transport in Europe

#StopTheTrucks

Live Animal Transport in Europe

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#SaveTheSaddestBears

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

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#RuthlessTrade

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

10 facts about pigs

What do you know about these remarkable animals?

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10 facts about dogs

Surprising facts about “man’s best friend”

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10 Facts about Brown Bears

Intriguing facts about one of the world's largest predators

Altiagac Centre in Azerbaijan

FOUR PAWS Helps Rescued Bears in Azerbaijan

Wildlife experts prevent breeding and improve keeping conditions at rescue center

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Big Names in Fashion Rated for Their Impact on Animals

Animal welfare is firmly on the agenda for many fashion brands, but turning this sentiment into action is the critical next step

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South Korea Announces Ban on the Consumption of Dog Meat

In a historic move, South Korea is paving the way for other countries to follow suit

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Cruel Practices in Farm Animal Husbandry

Modern farming systems are causing severe animal cruelty

Investigation into Tiger Mafia

Roadmap to closing captive tiger facilities of concern

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Fashion Forward: Next generation Materials are Both Animal Friendly and Sustainable

Next Generation Materials are Both Animal Friendly and Sustainable

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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History of the Bile Bear Trade in Vietnam

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

Lioness Neida at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

A FOUR PAWS project in South Africa since 2006

Bear Cuc BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

A FOUR PAWS project in Vietnam since 2017

Bear Luna at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

A FOUR PAWS project in Germany since 2006

Bear Na in her cage on the bile farm

Rescue Bear Na

Previously held in a tiny cage, the female Asiatic black bear has finally arrived at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

AAI dog Freya with a child in Bulgaria

Rescue Dog Freya

From rescued stray to beloved AAI team member

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

Tiger cub Charlota in the Czech Republic

Rescue Tigress Charlota

A victim of the ruthless tiger trade

Rescue Cat Bilka | Project Kishka

Rescue Cat Bilka

Bilka was found with a broken leg and in bad condition

AAI dog Alice with her handler Antonia

Rescue Dog Alice

A story of healing and hope

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