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FOUR PAWS SUCCESSES IN 2022

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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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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FUN FACTS

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

10 facts about pigs

What do you know about these remarkable animals?

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Surprising facts about “man’s best friend”

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10 Facts About Mother Cows

How much do you know about animal welfare in the dairy industry?

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Press, blog posts, rescues and other news.

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Barely Wild

Inside the big cat farming industry for tourism


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Down, leather, wool, fur – the suffering is immense and animal welfare largely goes unchecked

Animal Use in Fashion and Little Oversight of Welfare

Every year the fashion industry uses over five billion animals, many suffering from cruel practices and poor welfare standards 


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Argentina rescue mission: A new life for tigers in Al Ma'wa in Jordan

Save the Balcarce Tigers

These tigers deserve a better life


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Critical tiger rescue in Argentina

Critical Tiger Rescue in Argentina

FOUR PAWS en route to bring two tigers rescued from illegal breeding farm to wildlife sanctuary 


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Protecting Animals Means Protecting Our Vets Too

Raising awareness of the mental health crisis in veterinary medicine


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Ask Dillards to Go #FurFree

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FOUR PAWS Took the Stage at SXSW

U.S. Director discussed the mental health crisis in the veterinary profession


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Cat in rubble after a disaster - Symbolic image from a previous mission undertaken by FOUR PAWS

Earthquake Relief for Animals

Help for animals in Türkiye (Turkey) and Syria


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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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Cat Chapi

Rescue Cat Chapi and His Siblings

Saved from the streets, miracle kittens found special care

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Lions Kandaka and Mansour

Rescue Lions Kandaka and Mansour

After two years of meticulous preparations, the big cats arrived at their new home at Al Maꞌwa Wildlife Reserve

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Bear Mark behind bars

Rescue Bear Mark

After 20 years in a tiny cage, Albania's last restaurant bear is finally free

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#TrainTigers in the train wagon in Argentina

Rescue Tigers Mafalda, Sandro, Gustavo and Messi

The #TrainTigers from Argentina have been rescued!

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Arctic fow Wukk sitting on a rock in the outdoor enclosure at TIERART

Rescue Fox Wukk

A bundle of energy rescued from private keeping

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Juno Marlina in the forest

Rescue Orangutan Juno Marlina

Recovering from being kept as a pet in a tiny cage

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Resources

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Animal Welfare and Tourism

Animal Welfare and Tourism

Selfies with bears in chains or petting lion cubs? Animal welfare issues to watch out for while on vacation

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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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