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FOUR PAWS Transfers Nearly Blind Bear Dunbar

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This year FOUR PAWS spayed/neutered more than 30,000 stray dogs and cats worldwide!

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After supporters around the world sent over 270,000 emails and made over 5,000 calls and countless social media posts, Max Mara Fashion Group finally went fur-free.

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

The good news? So far, the groundbreaking extreme confinement bans have been upheld in court

The Trump Administration plans to rollback clean air and greenhouse gas regulations

From Azerbaijan to a bear sanctuary in Austria

Congress has introduced an unprecedented number of bills that will harm vulnerable wildlife

Your vote decides which rescued animal will grace the cover of our 2026 calendar!

How FOUR PAWS is using art to spread awareness and engagement

Keep Your Pets Safe During Extreme Heat

Plan a safe and happy beach day with your dog!

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

New beginnings for a brave bear

FOUR PAWS saves former restaurant lion & victim of commercial wildlife trade

A remarkable new chapter for an elderly bear

Learn how to prepare for a day of fun at the ocean, lake, or river!

A guide for keeping your pets cool and safe this summer

A guide to keeping your pets safe during severe weather, winter cold, and wildfires

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