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Animals are No Presents


Gifting someone a pet puts them at risk of ending up in shelters

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Five immediate steps to protect Slovenia’s captive bears

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Caution helps to protect dogs and cats

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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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The Dark Side of the Egg Industry

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Caring for Dogs Rescued from the Dog Meat Trade

When 61 dogs were put into our care practically overnight, two of our amazing staff members came to their rescue


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FOUR PAWS opens Photo Exhibition at European Parliament

"The Rescued Ones: 20 Years of History" highlights the transformative journey of rescued bears at BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa in Bulgaria


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Dog Training Basics

How do dogs learn?


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FOUR PAWS Warns: Meat Is Eating up the Planet

Average intake of 14 burgers per week makes Americans the biggest consumers of meat globally and the first nation to reach 'Meat Exhaustion Day'


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March Napness 2024

The Sleepiest Bear Competition is back. Who will be crowned the champion of sleep?


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Lamb Mortality and Live Lamb Cutting (Mulesing)

Help to end the suffering of millions of Australian lambs used for fashion


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Slovenia: Sad Fate of Four Bears Suffering in Cruel Conditions

FOUR PAWS calls on responsible authorities for urgent action after one bear has already died


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


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