FOUR PAWS

is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Our vision is a world where humans treat animals with respect, empathy and understanding.

FOUR PAWS Warns: A Hot Car Can Be Deadly for Your Dog

How to best protect your dog during the warm summer months

European Parliament Delivers for Dogs and Cats

An update on the sucess of last week’s EU vote

Cruel Not Cute: Wild Animal Selfies on Vacation

The true cost of these 'unique' experiences involves animal cruelty — our tips to travel kind and protect animals

A cat and a dog lying next to each other in a bed

European Parliament Delivers for Dogs and Cats

In a landmark vote today, the EP approved significant enhancements to the proposed regulation on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats

Two white tigers and a brown tiger are forced to sit in a circus in Thailand

Tiger Tourism in Thailand

A first-hand account by Vanessa Amoroso, Animals in Entertainment & Work – Navigator at FOUR PAWS International

Behind the Scenes: What the Big Cat Trade to India Tells Us About a Broken System

According to commercial shipping data and international trade records, India has imported at least 540 live big cats from over nine countries

Cat-Friendly Water Bowl

A helpful guide on how to keep your cat hydrated

Pigs crammed together in a tiny transport carriage on their way to slaughter

Meat Is Eating Up the Planet

Global North countries must reduce their meat consumption by over 70%

Sun bear cub Anuk at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

Rescue Bear Anuk

The sun bear and the fate of the illegal wildlife trade

“They Are Stealing Our Pets”: Exposing the Horrors of the Dog and Cat Meat Trade In Vietnam

A firsthand account of the fight against a cruel trade

Hot Asphalt — A Danger to Your Dog’s Paws

Protecting your pet's paws during the summer

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FOUR PAWS carried out 36 rescue missions and 134 vet checks in its sanctuaries and cooperation projects.

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This year FOUR PAWS conducted more than 30,000 sterilisations of stray dogs and cats!

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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.

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Companion Animals

We work to ensure dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets get the love they deserve

Work in Brussels

FOUR PAWS is making sure that animals are not neglected by politicians

Farm Animals

See what we're doing to help cattle, pigs, chickens, geese, sheep, and more farm animals

Disaster Relief for Animals

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Local and exotic wildlife suffer across a wide range of sectors, we're working to stop it

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How to best protect your dog during the warm summer months

An update on the sucess of last week’s EU vote

The true cost of these 'unique' experiences involves animal cruelty — our tips to travel kind and protect animals

In a landmark vote today, the EP approved significant enhancements to the proposed regulation on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats

A first-hand account by Vanessa Amoroso, Animals in Entertainment & Work – Navigator at FOUR PAWS International

According to commercial shipping data and international trade records, India has imported at least 540 live big cats from over nine countries

A helpful guide on how to keep your cat hydrated

Global North countries must reduce their meat consumption by over 70%

The sun bear and the fate of the illegal wildlife trade

A firsthand account of the fight against a cruel trade

Protecting your pet's paws during the summer

Join us to reveal suffering, and rescue and protect animals in need

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FOUR PAWS carried out 36 rescue missions and 134 vet checks in its sanctuaries and cooperation projects.

0+

This year FOUR PAWS conducted more than 30,000 sterilisations of stray dogs and cats!

0+

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.

Contribute to make a better world for animals!

Support us with your signature!

A rescued animal to make a difference!

Leave a gift in your Will!

Use your voice to help animals worldwide!

Free online trainings for animal shelters!

#DoBetterForAnimals

Support the work of FOUR PAWS and help animals in need in times of war

We work to ensure dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets get the love they deserve

FOUR PAWS is making sure that animals are not neglected by politicians

See what we're doing to help cattle, pigs, chickens, geese, sheep, and more farm animals

We are prepared to help, if a disaster strikes

Local and exotic wildlife suffer across a wide range of sectors, we're working to stop it

FOUR PAWS helps animals in the face of wars or in conflict zones

We're working across the globe to help stray animals in need. This includes neutering projects

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Our press corner includes the latest international press releases of current animal welfare topics, operations, rescues and much more.

Are you a journalist? Contact our press team today with your questions and to set up an interview with one of our experts in the field.