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With breaking news occurring nearly every day, it can be difficult to keep track of the latest policies and stories that relate to animals. That's why we've created this new current news hub. FOUR PAWS is committed to keeping track of and responding to issues that relate to animal welfare and our work to protect animals in the U.S. We invite you to check back frequently to learn the latest important news and what you can do to help the animals who are affected by the changing political landscape and attitudes in our country.

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Bears Need Our Protection, Both in Captivity and in the Wild

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How Climate Change Impacts Animals

The climate crisis affects humanity and the animals FOUR PAWS works to protect

Farm Animal Welfare Laws are Under Attack

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

Legislative Attacks on Endangered Species in 2025

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

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Eliminating Climate Protections Would Be Catastrophic

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

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Firings and Funding Cuts at USDA Lead to Uncertainty for People and for Animals

Farm animal health, food safety, and avian flu research are impacted

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The Endangered Species Act Needs Our Protection

Help us save vulnerable species around the world

FOUR PAWS staff stands behind a sign that reads "One Health"

U.S. Withdrawal from Global Health Initiatives

Our departure from WHO, USAID & Climate Agreements will negatively affect people, animals, and the environment

FOUR PAWS USA staff at bill signing at MA State House

Our Legislative Work in the US

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

Attacks on Bears

Animal Lobby Day in Boston, MA

Defend the Endangered Species Act

ESA Harm Rule Change

Circus Bill Passage in WA and NY

EATS Act

Dire Wolf Resurrection--Defend the ESA

Statement on Dire Wolf Resurrection

Our Work in Ukraine at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

Stray Animal Care in Ukraine

Wildfires in LA

Local Resources for Those Affected by Wildfires in LA

learn about legislation in the U.S.

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Current Events

Your Hub for Animal News in the U.S.

Current Events

See our responses to the latest animal news in the U.S.

Bears Need Our Protection, Both in Captivity and in the Wild

Congressional attacks on the Endangered Species Act are leaving grizzly bears vulnerable

How Climate Change Impacts Animals

The climate crisis affects humanity and the animals FOUR PAWS works to protect

Farm Animal Welfare Laws are Under Attack

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

Legislative Attacks on Endangered Species in 2025

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

Eliminating Climate Protections Would Be Catastrophic

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

Firings and Funding Cuts at USDA Lead to Uncertainty for People and for Animals

Farm animal health, food safety, and avian flu research are impacted

The Endangered Species Act Needs Our Protection

Help us save vulnerable species around the world

U.S. Withdrawal from Global Health Initiatives

Our departure from WHO, USAID & Climate Agreements will negatively affect people, animals, and the environment

Our Legislative Work in the US

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

Social Media Responses

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Learn more about our work to protect animals in the U.S.

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Congressional attacks on the Endangered Species Act are leaving grizzly bears vulnerable

The climate crisis affects humanity and the animals FOUR PAWS works to protect

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

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

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

Farm animal health, food safety, and avian flu research are impacted

Help us save vulnerable species around the world

Our departure from WHO, USAID & Climate Agreements will negatively affect people, animals, and the environment

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

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