years of suffering

Former- Bile Bears get bright new future

bear cub rescue

From a box to sanctuary

Dog and cat meat trade in sE asia

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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...

#THANKSEBAY!

It’s becoming more and more common to buy pets online via classified ads sites. No matter if you are seeking a puppy, a kitten, a rabbit or...

Tiger trade

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

Rescue Lili, Lulu and Lac

The impromptu rescue of three nameless Asiatic black bears

Beware of Ticks!

Caution helps to protect dogs and cats

29 orphaned cheetahs in Somaliland in need of food and supplies

FOUR PAWS contributes to conservation efforts of Africa’s most endangered big cat

Two of the last illegally kept brown bears in Croatia have found a new home

FOUR PAWS rescues and transfers Suzana and Bruno to Croatian bear refuge

Ground Zero of the Cambodian Dog Meat Trade

A moments decision between life or death: Neary and Sopol get a second chance!

Indonesian Regency Announces Action Plan to End the Dog Meat Trade

DMFI coalition’s shocking exposé leads to launch of Karanganyar action plan to eliminate brutal dog meat trade

Orphaned bear cub rescued from basement

The bear is now safe at species-appropriate BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina

FOUR PAWS International’s Primatologist Named in Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business List

Dr. Preuschoft joins the 10th annual list of innovative women and men

FOUR PAWS Applauds The Prada Group for Adopting a Fur-Free Policy

Prada joins the over 1000 companies of the Fur Free Retailer Program

Prioritizing Pet Safety During Extreme Heat

Rising Global Temperatures in 2019 Affect Humans and Their Beloved Pets

Big Cat Sanctuary LIONSROCK

A species-appropriate home for more than 100 rescued animals

Arosa Bear Sanctuary

The first bear sanctuary in Switzerland!

BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

A peaceful oasis for former bile bears

BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach

The First FOUR PAWS bear sanctuary; helping abused bears since 1998

Geretteter Tiger aus Syrien genießt die Abendsonne in FELIDA

FELIDA Big Cat Centre

An intensive care rescue center for big cats

BEAR SANCTUARY Mueritz

The largest BEAR SANCTUARY in Western Europe

Bär Pashuk aus dem BÄRENWALD Prishtina

BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina

A peaceful oasis for bears in Kosovo

Domazhyr Bear Sanctuary

FOUR PAWS' BEAR SANCTUARY in the Ukraine

Big Cat Centre TIERART

An animal-friendly sanctuary of all shapes and sizes!

Rescue Chuoi, Tao and Le

Chuoi, Tao and Le were successfully lured out of their cage for the last time

Rescue Meow

FOUR PAWS is helping Meow recover and find a safe, loving home

Rescue Bear Cub

FOUR PAWS rescues orphaned bear cub from basement

Rescue Laska

FOUR PAWS rescues Ukrainian baiting bear

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