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FOUR PAWS SUCCESSES IN 2023

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

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countries globally currently have FOUR PAWS projects, offices or missions, in our ongoing effort of improving animal welfare worldwide!

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big cats and bears are being protected in species appropriate environments, in our sanctuaries and cooperation projects around the world

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dogs and cats received help through UPAW, a platform established by us together with partners, that has taken care of the distribution of more than 1,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid in Ukraine

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signatures were received for the #FurFreeEurope cooperation petition since May 2022! This is just one of many successful campaigns from this year

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bears are living in captivity as 'restaurant bears' in Albania. We helped put an end to this cruelty all together, by rescuing the last one this year!

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FUN FACTS

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10 Facts about Brown Bears

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Sleepy Bears

In honor of March Napness, and sleep awareness month, here's some bears catching zzz's at our sanctuaries!


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Meat Is Eating up the Planet

Americans are the biggest consumers of meat globally and the first nation to reach “Meat Exhaustion Day”


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Tournament of Tired: The 2024 March Napness Competition has Begun

Bears compete for the crown, influencers and celebrities joining in 


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March Napness 2024

The Sleepiest Bear Competition is Back


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Bear Mitko in his tiny cage in Slovenia

Three Immediate Steps to Protect Slovenia’s Captive Bears

Do not wait – Mici, Mitko, Tim, and Masha are relying on your support


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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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Hotel Companies

Are global hotel companies prioritizing meat and dairy reduction as part of their animal welfare and climate action goals?


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wildlife SANCTUARIES

We provide species-appropriate homes for rescued animals all over the world.

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LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

A FOUR PAWS project in South Africa since 2006

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Bear Cuc BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

A FOUR PAWS project in Vietnam since 2017

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Bear Luna at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

A FOUR PAWS project in Germany since 2006

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Animal Rescues

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Rescue Tigress Ramba

Another victim of the ruthless tiger trade

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Rescue Bear Na

Previously held in a tiny cage, the female Asiatic black bear has finally arrived at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

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Rescue Dog Freya

From rescued stray to beloved AAI team member

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Pets in Winter

Keeping your four-legged friends happy and safe in the cold season

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Keep your dogs safe from a mysterious new repiratory illness

Mysterious new respiratory illness is spreading in dogs

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The Transformation of Rescued Wild Animals

After being rescued, many of our animals go through a mental and physical transformation 

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