Martha

former circus bear, Martha

The rescued bear and the team arrived safely at sanctuary

Crypto Announcement!

FOUR PAWS now accepts donations in cryptocurrency

#BeirutBears

#BeirutBears

Two Syrian brown bears from Lebanon finally land in the U.S.

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!

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#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.

Meriono sheep

Global fashion brands come together for animals

FOUR PAWS hands over open brand letter to Australian wool industry calling for an end to the cruel mulesing of lambs

Bear Martha is being rescued from a closed restaurant

Brown bear rescued after 17 years of abuse as circus and restaurant attraction in Ukraine

FOUR PAWS calls for strictly enforced animal protection laws

FOUR PAWS Partners With The Giving Block to Accept Cryptocurrency

Nonprofit diversifies in ways to give

Beirut Bear

The Beirut Bears: The Odyssey of Homer and Ulysses

From Lebanon to Colorado, these captive bears now have a sprawling home

Woman with sheep

New study: Pandemic leads to increased demand for compassion in fashion

FOUR PAWS reveals that almost 90 per cent want fashion industry to prioritize animal welfare

Enrichment for Big Cats

Enrichment for Big Cats

An important part of animal management in humane care, allowing them to act out natural species behavior

20 Dogs Who Took Their Freedom Flights to the US Have Found Forever Homes

All the dogs who who took their freedom flights to the US have found their forever homes

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.

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

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 Jenny, Toby and Moris

Rescue Jenny, Toby, and Moris

From being props for tourist entertainment to life in paradise, three bear cubs begin their new lives

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