FOUR PAWS

is the global animal welfare organization 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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#TheySufferWeSuffer

Pandemics and Animal Welfare: Support our demands for a world of higher animal welfare!

Mink crammed in a cage

#ProtectMillions

Stolen. Killed. Eaten. End the Dog and Cat Meat Trade.

#WearitKind

The future of fashion is here!

#SaveTheSaddestBears

Bears are still kept in appalling conditions. Their owners often use them for profit. Whether for bile extraction, training hunting dogs or...

#TravelKind

How to be an Animal-friendly Traveler

How to be an Animal-friendly Traveler

Tiger trade

It’s closer than you think! FOUR PAWS reveals the involvement of Europe in the ruthless trade and the cruel tiger business.

a bear lays on the dirt floor at a zoo in lebanon

The "War Vet" that saved Kaavan now brings two bears to the U.S.

FOUR PAWS flies "Beirut Bears" from Lebanon to Colorado sanctuary

Travelling with your dog by car

Traveling With Your Dog by Car

Guide for Dog Owners: How to have a relaxed road trip with your dog

Lion in field

FOUR PAWS encouraged by South AfricaN Authorities' announcement on captive lions

Announcement from the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), could mean good news for lions

Ha Dong Market, Hanoi, Vietnam

One Welfare

The rise of the recent COVID-19 pandemic reminds us how interconnected animal welfare, human wellbeing, and the environment are.

Rescue Lola

Rescue Lola

Chained for a whole year, dog Lola finally gets a chance in life

Dr. Amir Khalil with Kaavan

Lonely No More: Kaavan the elephant becomes a star

Kaavan, Cher and Dr. Amir Khalil star in Smithsonian Documentary on the ground-breaking rescue

The Secret Life of Sleeping Bears

What can we learn from bears that hibernate?

AAI dog Kaya

Preparing Dogs for Animal Assisted Interventions

How former stray animals are prepared to become therapy dogs and help people in need

From Cage to California

Dogs saved from Cambodian meat trade, Take “Freedom Flights” to U.S. for Adoption

LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

A species-appropriate home for over 100 rescued animals

Bear at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

A peaceful oasis for former bile bears

BEAR SANCTUARY Mueritz

The largest BEAR SANCTUARY in Western Europe

Rescue Xuan and Mo

Rescue Xuan and Mo

Kept in a basement, the Asiatic black bears were rescued from a life in darkness

Orphan Lestari

Rescue Lestari

The orangutan orphan recovering from trauma and learning how to enjoy her life again in the ORANGUTAN FOREST SCHOOL

Dog Oiţã on the streets

Rescue Oiţã

So much love to give after being hurt by humans