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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.

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Press releases, blog posts, rescues, publications and other news: 

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Hot Asphalt — A Danger to Your Dog’s Paws

Protecting your pet's paws during the summer


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Stray dog in Kosovo

Staying Safe Around Street Dogs

What to be aware of and how to behave


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Fox inside a cage in fur farm in Poland

First Country in Europe: Switzerland Imposes Import Ban on ‘Cruelly Produced’ Fur

FOUR PAWS welcomes enactment but calls for consistent implementation for fur of all origins


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From 131 to 444: Thailand’s Captive Lion Population Has Tripled in Just 6 Years

FOUR PAWS calls for global action as Thailand’s captive lion population surges


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Awns: Why They Pose a Great Danger to Dogs

Avoid tall grasses and fields of cereal crops to protect your dog


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The Wear It Kind Directory

See how your favourite brands rate regarding four key animal welfare issues!


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Brand Letter of Intent

Textiles brands are moving away from wool from live cut lambs (mulesed wool) and call for a more ethical wool industry


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Rescue Bear Felix

A remarkable new chapter for an elderly bear 


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Companion Animals e-Learning Hub

A comprehensive learning platform for companion animal professionals and volunteers


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FOUR PAWS Welcomes Pandemic Agreement for Global Health and Animal Welfare

Newly adopted agreement will help prevent pandemics at source before humans and animals suffer


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Creating a Kinder World for Animals

Looking back at 2024, here are just some of the incredible animal welfare highlights we achieved with the help of our supporters!

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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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Academy

Free online trainings for animal shelters!

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#DoBetterForAnimals

As billions of animals are suffering in the European Union, we have a huge opportunity to raise animal welfare standards.

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Support Ukraine

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


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Companion Animals

Companion Animals

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


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Work in Brussels

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


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Helping Farm Animals

Farm Animals

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


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Disaster Relief for Animals

We are prepared to help, if a disaster strikes


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Rescue in Vietnam

Wild Animals

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


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Rapid Response for Animals

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


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Helping Stray Animals

Help for Strays

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


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New Home for Bears and Big Cats


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

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