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Tiger Fangio at Al Ma'wa

Celebrating the Endangered Species Act on its 50th Anniversary

We are a member of a coalition that is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act

More
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

More
FOUR PAWS USA staff

Our Legislative Work in the US

FOUR PAWS USA supports bills at the federal, state, and local levels that will help improve the lives of animals in America and beyond.

More
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

More
Tiger in circus in Germany

Advocating for Circus Animals in Massachusetts

FOUR PAWS is working to end circus crueltyby advocating for a ban of Elephants, Big Cats, Primates, Giraffes, And Bears In Traveling Exhibits in MA.

More
Cattle inside a barn

Into the Ashes

Every single year, millions of animals worldwide burn to death in barn fires.

More

Wildfire Smoke: How to Protect your Pet

Wildfire Smoke: How to Protect your Pet

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

Animal Use in Fashion and Little Oversight of Welfare

A whopping five billion animals are used for fashion every year. Many customers remain unaware of the suffering inflicted on animals in this industry.

More
baby lamb in field with two adult sheep

Mulesing FAQs

Mulesing is a cruel practice which harms baby lambs. Learn more about mulesing and what you can do to help lambs.

More
A cat being cared for by a veterinarian

Protecting Animals Means Protecting Our Vets Too

Our veterinarians are facing a mental health crisis. Help spread awareness and reduce the stigma around mental health issues.

More
Veterinarian Dr Frank Göritz in Khan Younis Zoo in the Gaza Strip

World Veterinary Day

Celebrate the world class vets at the helm of our emergency rescue missions.

More
Stray dog in Moldova

Hope for Moldova's Stray Dogs

Artist Sophie Gamand joined the FOUR PAWS team on a Stray Animal Care programme in Moldova.

More
FOUR PAWS earthquake relief in Syria

Seven Hours in Syria to Deliver Aid for Animals

Fabian Chaundy · 3/14/2023

FOUR PAWS travels to Syria to deliver 20 tonnes of farm animal feed and 3.6 tonnes of dog and cat food to the city of Jindires. Read more.

More
Release at LIONSROCK

Women Fighting for Animals Around the Globe

Meet the FOUR PAWS female animal guardians

More
Child holding baby goat at small farm in Türkiye

Saving Lives and Livelihoods in Rural Türkiye

Fabian Chaundy · 3/9/2023

The FOUR PAWS Rapid Response Mission in Türkiye delivers feed and aid to animals affected by the earthquakes. Blog by Fabian Chaundy.

More
Rescuers holding puppies trapped by earthquake debris

Rescuing Animals Trapped by Earthquakes

Jackson Zee · 3/6/2023

It's a race against time

More
Australian Merino sheep

Progress in Australia: Economic study shows switching to non-mulesed sheep is a success

New survey of 97 wool producers shows proven success of the non-mulesed system

More
Bear sleeping at BEAR SANCTUARY Muritz

March Napness

Inspired by March Madness, a contest to see which bear will be the champion of sleep.

More
Amelia and Meimo play in the snow at Arosa

Love is in the Air

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we wanted to share some of our favorite animal romances!

More
Dog Helga

Helga's Story

Always remembered – FOUR PAWS dog Helga was rescued from the illegal puppy trade 

More
Dog meat trade survivors Jack, Lucky, and Novel

We Flew Nine Dogs Home for the Holidays

On Giving Tuesday 2022, we raised money to fly 9 survivors of the dog and cat meat trade from Cambodia to the United States to find their forever homes

More
Cat Kisa is sitting under a car

The Story of Cat Kisa

Support even in the most difficult times – Project Kishka

More
Train Tigers arriving at LIONSROCK

2022 Rescues & Milestones

Let's take a look back at the biggest rescues & milestones of 2022. From bears to big cats to elephants to dogs and cats; we fight for animals, worldwide.

More
Animal caregiver and dog Jackson cuddling

So much more than a job

Sary Dit · 12/20/2022

Early one morning in 2021, dog caretaker Sary woke up to a call from a colleague. A minivan carrying 61 dogs headed for slaughter in had been intercepted.

More
White and grey fox laying in the snow

Making Fashion Kinder in 2022 and Beyond

The holidays are just around the corner. Enjoy our animal-friendly gifting tips and some key events that brought more compassion in the fashion industry.

More
Tigress Jade at LIONSROCK

What does the future look like for big cats after CoP19?

Key decisions from the global wildlife trade summit

More
Tiger Cara at TIEARART

A Big Win For Big Cats

The passage of the Big Cat Public Safety Act is a big win for big cats. It will prohibit the keeping of lions, tigers, and other big cats in the US.

More
Lulu from TIERART

10 Gift Ideas to #WearItKind this Holiday Season

10 gift ideas for animal-friendly, cruelty-free, and sustainable fashion this holiday season.

More
FOUR PAWS staff at climate action

COP27: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, & the Underwhelming

AT COP27, world leaders came together to discuss solutions to climate change.

More
Lion Simba

The Next Pandemic Is Coming

Can anything be done at CITES CoP19 to help prevent the next pandemic?

More
Gummy Candy

What's Hiding in Your Halloween Candy?

A guide to animal-free candy for Halloween.

More
Tom Cat Pino from Arbesbach

In Appreciation of Spooky Animals

Black cats, bats, and spiders—spooky animals are less terrifying (and more helpful) than you might think.

More
Kitten held by woman

How Help For Stray Animals Kept Hope Alive

Manuela Rowlings · 10/21/2022

FOUR PAWS Stray Animal Care Ukraine: The life of a stray animal is a tough one. Strays are vulnerable to hunger, illness, injuries, and mistreatment.

More
Rescued lamb at farm sanctuary

Animal-Friendly Fashion Collection at Where Pigs Fly Farm Sanctuary

Global and local fashion brands showcased at a special Wear it Kind photoshoot

More
Bears Emma and Erich swimming at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach

#BehindTheScenes at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach

Animal caretaker and administration supporter, Gerlinde Mairhofer gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at the sanctuary! ​​​​​​​

More

FOUR PAWS and The Dodo

Watch the whole collection! 

More
Caged tiger lying in concrete room

Big Cat Trade: The Thin Line Between Legal and Illegal Trade

Blog by Ruxandra Cracea, Wildlife Trade Campaigner, FOUR PAWS

More
Tiger and lions

CITES CoP19: The conference deciding the future of big cats

A blog post by Vanessa Amoroso, Head of Wild Animals in Trade at FOUR PAWS

More
Tiger Bela

Reading Between the Stripes

Myth-busting facts about tigers

More
Puma Tikam at TIERART

#BehindTheScenes at TIERART Wild Animal Sanctuary

Chief Animal Caretaker Tim Zeller gives us a look behind the scenes at our German wild animal sanctuary

More
Tigress Varvara at TIERART

#BehindTheScenes at TIERART Wild Animal Sanctuary

Chief Animal Caretaker for Big Cats, Christopher Nunheim, gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at the wild animal sanctuary in Germany

More
Cat "Tiger" rescued from DCMT

Fight For Cats: Rescued from the Cat Meat Trade, These Felines are Looking for their Forever Homes in the US

Rescued from the cat meat trade in Vietnam, meet the cats who took their freedom flights to the US.

More
Bear Dushi at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

#BehindTheScenes at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

Animal Caretaker Bianca Wöhlke gives us a look behind the scenes at the German bear sanctuary

More
A horse being whipped in Petra park

Working Horses of Petra Get Much Needed Care After COVID-19 Lockdown

Our team arrive in Jordan to provide medical attention 

More
Sheep with lambs in a barn

Farm Highlight: The future is non-mulesed

How an Australian wool producing family successfully ended the painful practice of mulesing

More
Chickens on broiler farm

Humans, Animals & the Health of the earth

Developing the international pandemic instrument

More
AAI Dog Busia

FOUR PAWS Ukraine Receives Award for Animal Assisted Interventions Project

Ian Petinov and the AAI Ukraine Team · 1/18/2022

Recognising the positive contribution made to animal and human welfare in Vinnytsia

More
Vincent & Roman at FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary

#BehindTheScenes at FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary

In this interview the animal caretaker Erin Timmer gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes!

More
Lion at FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary

#BehindTheScenes at FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary

Curator Juno van Zon gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at the sanctuary! ​​​​​​​

More

Philanthropy and Charitable Giving

What is philanthropy and how can it help animals

More
Cara at TIERART Wild Animal Sanctuary

#BehindTheScenes at TIERART Wild Animal Sanctuary

Site Manager, Florian Eiserlo, gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at the German wild animal sanctuary.

More
Beirut Bear

The Beirut Bears: The Odyssey of Homer and Ulysses

The Beirut Bears were rescued from a zoo within Lebanon. After many obstacles, the bears were finally transported to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in the US.

More

20 Dogs Who Took Their Freedom Flights to the US Have Found Forever Homes

All the dogs who took their freedom flights to the US have found their forever homes

More
Bear at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

#BehindTheScenes at BEAR SANCTUARY Mueritz

Animal Caretaker Sabine Steinmeier gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at the sanctuary! ​​​​​​​

More
Dr. Amir Khalil with Kaavan

Lonely No More: Kaavan the elephant becomes a star

Kaavan, Cher and Dr. Amir Khalil star in Smithsonian Documentary on the ground-breaking rescue

More
Stray animal care of dogs in Thailand

Dogs of the Jungle

Dr Katherine Polak · 3/23/2021

Our stray animal care team set on a mission to help stop the suffering of Thailand's rural dog populations

More

The Secret Life of Sleeping Bears

What can we learn from bears that hibernate?

More
Foster mother and orphaned orangutan

What is it like to be a Foster Mother to Orangutans?

Dr Signe Preuschoft and the Forest School Team · 3/1/2021

Orphan orangutans need around the clock care, so our caregivers act as foster mothers to the apes in need

More
The Penjaga and Pengasuh - The Orangutan Guardians

Penjaga and Pengasuh – The Orangutan Guardians

Dr Signe Preuschoft and the Forest School Team · 3/1/2021

Meet the "foster mothers" who are caring for the orphans of the Bornean rainforest

More

Supporter Spotlight: Marla Bradley

Meet The Remarkable Woman Who Has Helped Create Global Impact

More

Smush Saving the World: A Famous Cat Saving Her Own

FOUR PAWS partners with influencer to #FightForCats and end the cat meat trade in Southeast Asia

More
Afien and lion Bobby

Taking Care of Traumatized Big Cats

Afien Groenhof-Westra · 11/27/2020

Afien Groenhof-Westra is animal caretaker at FELIDA Big Cat Centre

More
Erin Liewes and tiger Rhadja

A Day in the Life of an Animal Caretaker

Erin Timmer · 11/20/2020

Erin Liewes is animal caretaker at FELIDA Big Cat Centre

More
Rescue mission Gaza 2019

On the Frontline during Rescue Missions

Juno van Zon · 11/16/2020

Juno van Zon is committed to animals in conflict areas

More
Tigress Dehli

The Establishment of a Special Care Sanctuary

Simone Schuls · 11/7/2020

Simone Schuls is the manager of FELIDA Big Cat Centre

More
Tomi

Tiger Mirza rescues the life of Tiger Tomi

It was a matter of life and death and the odds were 50/50 for the 18-year-old tiger Tomi, who was rescued by tiger Mirza

More
Animal Charity

Hands Off Approach is Best for Animal Welfare

Animal lover shares her experience with cub petting in South Africa

More
Bear used for traditional medicine

Steps we can all take to Travel Kind

Travel Kind while away and at home

More
Lions in circus

Animal-Friendly Travel Is Easier Than You Think

We are calling on the public to be responsible travelers and Travel Kind – for the future of humankind, the planet and for animals.

More
Dog Meat Trade Indonesia

Dog Meat Trade Indonesia

Dr Katherine Polak · 8/24/2020

In Indonesia every year millions of dogs and cats are stolen from their families, crammed into cages and transported to slaughterhouses and markets.

More

Big Cats from War Zones

In recent years, FOUR PAWS had several successful missions in rescuing big cats from war-torn countries such as Iraq, Gaza and Syria

More

Hurricane Season in a time of COVID

Jackson Zee · 5/29/2020

A potentially strong hurricane season in the midst of a pandemic

More
Bears James and Freddie playing

The Police Check That Changed A Bears Life

Emily Lloyd · 5/6/2020

When a routine police stopped a taxi in Vietnam - they were shocked with what was laying on the back seat.

More

A Journey Across the World to Escape the Dog Meat Trade

6 Lucky Survivors Rescued, Find New Life in the U.S.

More

A Cruel Journey

This is a true story: Our investigators recount the terrifying journey animals experience in the dog and cat meat trade

More

Where the wild horses live

The Romanian horses were once at serious risk.

More
Dogs in cages

51 dogs rescued from the dog meat trade in Vietnam

Asia Canine Protection Alliance helps provide medical care for confiscated dogs 

More

Beware of Ticks!

Caution helps to protect dogs and cats

More

Ground Zero of the Cambodian Dog Meat Trade

A moments decision between life or death: Neary and Sopol get a second chance! 

More

Prioritizing Pet Safety During Extreme Heat

Rising Global Temperatures in 2019 Affect Humans and Their Beloved Pets

More

Why we are celebrating International Disaster Risk Reduction Day

Jackson Zee · 10/10/2018

As the director of the Disaster Relief unit, I know that animals are important to all communities affected by any kind of disaster.

More

No Land in sight

The American East Coast was hit hard by hurricane Florence, forcing thousands to leave their homes and their animals behind - we packed our bags to go and look out for them.

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Last Day on Lombok

Looking back on our 15 day mission in Indonesia

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Lombok's lost paradise

Lombok's lost paradise

Jackson Zee · 8/16/2018

Our dangerous mission to the Indonesian islands struck by earthquakes that left hundreds of animals in urgent need

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No more excuses, eBay

No more excuses, eBay

Joanna Randall · 8/3/2018

eBay is making unconvincing excuses why they do not believe in seller identity verification while illegal puppy trade is still happening on their platform.

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30 Years of FOUR PAWS

In 1988, Heli Dungler in Austria founded the internationally active animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS.

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What would life be without water?

Cape Town is bracing itself for Day Zero

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New Year's Resolution

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Animals as "Therapists"

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Tiger Fangio at Al Ma'wa

Celebrating the Endangered Species Act on its 50th Anniversary

We are a member of a coalition that is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act

More
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

More
FOUR PAWS USA staff

Our Legislative Work in the US

FOUR PAWS USA supports bills at the federal, state, and local levels that will help improve the lives of animals in America and beyond.

More
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

More
Tiger in circus in Germany

Advocating for Circus Animals in Massachusetts

FOUR PAWS is working to end circus crueltyby advocating for a ban of Elephants, Big Cats, Primates, Giraffes, And Bears In Traveling Exhibits in MA.

More
Cattle inside a barn

Into the Ashes

Every single year, millions of animals worldwide burn to death in barn fires.

More

Wildfire Smoke: How to Protect your Pet

Wildfire Smoke: How to Protect your Pet

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

Animal Use in Fashion and Little Oversight of Welfare

A whopping five billion animals are used for fashion every year. Many customers remain unaware of the suffering inflicted on animals in this industry.

More
baby lamb in field with two adult sheep

Mulesing FAQs

Mulesing is a cruel practice which harms baby lambs. Learn more about mulesing and what you can do to help lambs.

More
A cat being cared for by a veterinarian

Protecting Animals Means Protecting Our Vets Too

Our veterinarians are facing a mental health crisis. Help spread awareness and reduce the stigma around mental health issues.

More
Veterinarian Dr Frank Göritz in Khan Younis Zoo in the Gaza Strip

World Veterinary Day

Celebrate the world class vets at the helm of our emergency rescue missions.

More
Stray dog in Moldova

Hope for Moldova's Stray Dogs

Artist Sophie Gamand joined the FOUR PAWS team on a Stray Animal Care programme in Moldova.

More
FOUR PAWS earthquake relief in Syria

Seven Hours in Syria to Deliver Aid for Animals

Fabian Chaundy · 3/14/2023

FOUR PAWS travels to Syria to deliver 20 tonnes of farm animal feed and 3.6 tonnes of dog and cat food to the city of Jindires. Read more.

More
Release at LIONSROCK

Women Fighting for Animals Around the Globe

Meet the FOUR PAWS female animal guardians

More
Child holding baby goat at small farm in Türkiye

Saving Lives and Livelihoods in Rural Türkiye

Fabian Chaundy · 3/9/2023

The FOUR PAWS Rapid Response Mission in Türkiye delivers feed and aid to animals affected by the earthquakes. Blog by Fabian Chaundy.

More
Rescuers holding puppies trapped by earthquake debris

Rescuing Animals Trapped by Earthquakes

Jackson Zee · 3/6/2023

It's a race against time

More
Australian Merino sheep

Progress in Australia: Economic study shows switching to non-mulesed sheep is a success

New survey of 97 wool producers shows proven success of the non-mulesed system

More
Bear sleeping at BEAR SANCTUARY Muritz

March Napness

Inspired by March Madness, a contest to see which bear will be the champion of sleep.

More
Amelia and Meimo play in the snow at Arosa

Love is in the Air

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we wanted to share some of our favorite animal romances!

More
Dog Helga

Helga's Story

Always remembered – FOUR PAWS dog Helga was rescued from the illegal puppy trade 

More
Dog meat trade survivors Jack, Lucky, and Novel

We Flew Nine Dogs Home for the Holidays

On Giving Tuesday 2022, we raised money to fly 9 survivors of the dog and cat meat trade from Cambodia to the United States to find their forever homes

More
Cat Kisa is sitting under a car

The Story of Cat Kisa

Support even in the most difficult times – Project Kishka

More
Train Tigers arriving at LIONSROCK

2022 Rescues & Milestones

Let's take a look back at the biggest rescues & milestones of 2022. From bears to big cats to elephants to dogs and cats; we fight for animals, worldwide.

More
Animal caregiver and dog Jackson cuddling

So much more than a job

Sary Dit · 12/20/2022

Early one morning in 2021, dog caretaker Sary woke up to a call from a colleague. A minivan carrying 61 dogs headed for slaughter in had been intercepted.

More
White and grey fox laying in the snow

Making Fashion Kinder in 2022 and Beyond

The holidays are just around the corner. Enjoy our animal-friendly gifting tips and some key events that brought more compassion in the fashion industry.

More
Tigress Jade at LIONSROCK

What does the future look like for big cats after CoP19?

Key decisions from the global wildlife trade summit

More
Tiger Cara at TIEARART

A Big Win For Big Cats

The passage of the Big Cat Public Safety Act is a big win for big cats. It will prohibit the keeping of lions, tigers, and other big cats in the US.

More
Lulu from TIERART

10 Gift Ideas to #WearItKind this Holiday Season

10 gift ideas for animal-friendly, cruelty-free, and sustainable fashion this holiday season.

More
FOUR PAWS staff at climate action

COP27: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, & the Underwhelming

AT COP27, world leaders came together to discuss solutions to climate change.

More
Lion Simba

The Next Pandemic Is Coming

Can anything be done at CITES CoP19 to help prevent the next pandemic?

More
Gummy Candy

What's Hiding in Your Halloween Candy?

A guide to animal-free candy for Halloween.

More
Tom Cat Pino from Arbesbach

In Appreciation of Spooky Animals

Black cats, bats, and spiders—spooky animals are less terrifying (and more helpful) than you might think.

More
Kitten held by woman

How Help For Stray Animals Kept Hope Alive

Manuela Rowlings · 10/21/2022

FOUR PAWS Stray Animal Care Ukraine: The life of a stray animal is a tough one. Strays are vulnerable to hunger, illness, injuries, and mistreatment.

More
Rescued lamb at farm sanctuary

Animal-Friendly Fashion Collection at Where Pigs Fly Farm Sanctuary

Global and local fashion brands showcased at a special Wear it Kind photoshoot

More
Bears Emma and Erich swimming at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach

#BehindTheScenes at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach

Animal caretaker and administration supporter, Gerlinde Mairhofer gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at the sanctuary! ​​​​​​​

More

FOUR PAWS and The Dodo

Watch the whole collection! 

More
Caged tiger lying in concrete room

Big Cat Trade: The Thin Line Between Legal and Illegal Trade

Blog by Ruxandra Cracea, Wildlife Trade Campaigner, FOUR PAWS

More
Tiger and lions

CITES CoP19: The conference deciding the future of big cats

A blog post by Vanessa Amoroso, Head of Wild Animals in Trade at FOUR PAWS

More
Tiger Bela

Reading Between the Stripes

Myth-busting facts about tigers

More
Puma Tikam at TIERART

#BehindTheScenes at TIERART Wild Animal Sanctuary

Chief Animal Caretaker Tim Zeller gives us a look behind the scenes at our German wild animal sanctuary

More
Tigress Varvara at TIERART

#BehindTheScenes at TIERART Wild Animal Sanctuary

Chief Animal Caretaker for Big Cats, Christopher Nunheim, gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at the wild animal sanctuary in Germany

More
Cat "Tiger" rescued from DCMT

Fight For Cats: Rescued from the Cat Meat Trade, These Felines are Looking for their Forever Homes in the US

Rescued from the cat meat trade in Vietnam, meet the cats who took their freedom flights to the US.

More
Bear Dushi at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

#BehindTheScenes at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

Animal Caretaker Bianca Wöhlke gives us a look behind the scenes at the German bear sanctuary

More
A horse being whipped in Petra park

Working Horses of Petra Get Much Needed Care After COVID-19 Lockdown

Our team arrive in Jordan to provide medical attention 

More
Sheep with lambs in a barn

Farm Highlight: The future is non-mulesed

How an Australian wool producing family successfully ended the painful practice of mulesing

More
Chickens on broiler farm

Humans, Animals & the Health of the earth

Developing the international pandemic instrument

More
AAI Dog Busia

FOUR PAWS Ukraine Receives Award for Animal Assisted Interventions Project

Ian Petinov and the AAI Ukraine Team · 1/18/2022

Recognising the positive contribution made to animal and human welfare in Vinnytsia

More
Vincent & Roman at FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary

#BehindTheScenes at FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary

In this interview the animal caretaker Erin Timmer gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes!

More
Lion at FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary

#BehindTheScenes at FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary

Curator Juno van Zon gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at the sanctuary! ​​​​​​​

More

Philanthropy and Charitable Giving

What is philanthropy and how can it help animals

More
Cara at TIERART Wild Animal Sanctuary

#BehindTheScenes at TIERART Wild Animal Sanctuary

Site Manager, Florian Eiserlo, gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at the German wild animal sanctuary.

More
Beirut Bear

The Beirut Bears: The Odyssey of Homer and Ulysses

The Beirut Bears were rescued from a zoo within Lebanon. After many obstacles, the bears were finally transported to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in the US.

More

20 Dogs Who Took Their Freedom Flights to the US Have Found Forever Homes

All the dogs who took their freedom flights to the US have found their forever homes

More
Bear at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

#BehindTheScenes at BEAR SANCTUARY Mueritz

Animal Caretaker Sabine Steinmeier gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at the sanctuary! ​​​​​​​

More
Dr. Amir Khalil with Kaavan

Lonely No More: Kaavan the elephant becomes a star

Kaavan, Cher and Dr. Amir Khalil star in Smithsonian Documentary on the ground-breaking rescue

More
Stray animal care of dogs in Thailand

Dogs of the Jungle

Dr Katherine Polak · 3/23/2021

Our stray animal care team set on a mission to help stop the suffering of Thailand's rural dog populations

More

The Secret Life of Sleeping Bears

What can we learn from bears that hibernate?

More
Foster mother and orphaned orangutan

What is it like to be a Foster Mother to Orangutans?

Dr Signe Preuschoft and the Forest School Team · 3/1/2021

Orphan orangutans need around the clock care, so our caregivers act as foster mothers to the apes in need

More
The Penjaga and Pengasuh - The Orangutan Guardians

Penjaga and Pengasuh – The Orangutan Guardians

Dr Signe Preuschoft and the Forest School Team · 3/1/2021

Meet the "foster mothers" who are caring for the orphans of the Bornean rainforest

More

Supporter Spotlight: Marla Bradley

Meet The Remarkable Woman Who Has Helped Create Global Impact

More

Smush Saving the World: A Famous Cat Saving Her Own

FOUR PAWS partners with influencer to #FightForCats and end the cat meat trade in Southeast Asia

More
Afien and lion Bobby

Taking Care of Traumatized Big Cats

Afien Groenhof-Westra · 11/27/2020

Afien Groenhof-Westra is animal caretaker at FELIDA Big Cat Centre

More
Erin Liewes and tiger Rhadja

A Day in the Life of an Animal Caretaker

Erin Timmer · 11/20/2020

Erin Liewes is animal caretaker at FELIDA Big Cat Centre

More
Rescue mission Gaza 2019

On the Frontline during Rescue Missions

Juno van Zon · 11/16/2020

Juno van Zon is committed to animals in conflict areas

More
Tigress Dehli

The Establishment of a Special Care Sanctuary

Simone Schuls · 11/7/2020

Simone Schuls is the manager of FELIDA Big Cat Centre

More
Tomi

Tiger Mirza rescues the life of Tiger Tomi

It was a matter of life and death and the odds were 50/50 for the 18-year-old tiger Tomi, who was rescued by tiger Mirza

More
Animal Charity

Hands Off Approach is Best for Animal Welfare

Animal lover shares her experience with cub petting in South Africa

More
Bear used for traditional medicine

Steps we can all take to Travel Kind

Travel Kind while away and at home

More
Lions in circus

Animal-Friendly Travel Is Easier Than You Think

We are calling on the public to be responsible travelers and Travel Kind – for the future of humankind, the planet and for animals.

More
Dog Meat Trade Indonesia

Dog Meat Trade Indonesia

Dr Katherine Polak · 8/24/2020

In Indonesia every year millions of dogs and cats are stolen from their families, crammed into cages and transported to slaughterhouses and markets.

More

Big Cats from War Zones

In recent years, FOUR PAWS had several successful missions in rescuing big cats from war-torn countries such as Iraq, Gaza and Syria

More

Hurricane Season in a time of COVID

Jackson Zee · 5/29/2020

A potentially strong hurricane season in the midst of a pandemic

More
Bears James and Freddie playing

The Police Check That Changed A Bears Life

Emily Lloyd · 5/6/2020

When a routine police stopped a taxi in Vietnam - they were shocked with what was laying on the back seat.

More

A Journey Across the World to Escape the Dog Meat Trade

6 Lucky Survivors Rescued, Find New Life in the U.S.

More

A Cruel Journey

This is a true story: Our investigators recount the terrifying journey animals experience in the dog and cat meat trade

More

Where the wild horses live

The Romanian horses were once at serious risk.

More
Dogs in cages

51 dogs rescued from the dog meat trade in Vietnam

Asia Canine Protection Alliance helps provide medical care for confiscated dogs 

More

Beware of Ticks!

Caution helps to protect dogs and cats

More

Ground Zero of the Cambodian Dog Meat Trade

A moments decision between life or death: Neary and Sopol get a second chance! 

More

Prioritizing Pet Safety During Extreme Heat

Rising Global Temperatures in 2019 Affect Humans and Their Beloved Pets

More

Why we are celebrating International Disaster Risk Reduction Day

Jackson Zee · 10/10/2018

As the director of the Disaster Relief unit, I know that animals are important to all communities affected by any kind of disaster.

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No Land in sight

The American East Coast was hit hard by hurricane Florence, forcing thousands to leave their homes and their animals behind - we packed our bags to go and look out for them.

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Last Day on Lombok

Looking back on our 15 day mission in Indonesia

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Lombok's lost paradise

Lombok's lost paradise

Jackson Zee · 8/16/2018

Our dangerous mission to the Indonesian islands struck by earthquakes that left hundreds of animals in urgent need

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No more excuses, eBay

No more excuses, eBay

Joanna Randall · 8/3/2018

eBay is making unconvincing excuses why they do not believe in seller identity verification while illegal puppy trade is still happening on their platform.

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30 Years of FOUR PAWS

In 1988, Heli Dungler in Austria founded the internationally active animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS.

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What would life be without water?

Cape Town is bracing itself for Day Zero

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New Year's Resolution

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Animals as "Therapists"

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