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FOUR PAWS starts new project in Myanmar

Urge Prada to go fur-free

We prompt Prada to become the latest leading brand to join the fur-free fashion movement.

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FOUR PAWS research and police raids in the Czech Republic uncover ruthless tiger trade in Europe

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End the suffering of Vietnamese bile bears

The gallbladder of the bile bear is punctured with a needle through the abdominal wall. The anaesthetic is often administered ...

#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.

30,000 Dogs and Cats Vaccinated in One Month

Early results in fight against rabies in Myanmar; FOUR PAWS now sets 50,000 vaccination goal

Dog Meat Trade Indonesia

Beach paradise turns into hell for thousands of animals every year

What would life be without water?

Cape Town is bracing itself for Day Zero

Working Elephants Now Have Oasis for Rehab and Retirement

Former logging elephants, orphaned and injured animals, will be rehabilitated at new FOUR PAWS sanctuary

FOUR PAWS Opens Orangutan FOREST SCHOOL in Borneo

First orangutan students attend “classes” in the rainforest

Shocking Investigation Finds Tigers for Sale in Europe

FOUR PAWS research and police raid Czech facility, uncover ruthless, illegal tiger trade

War lion from Syria finally found a companion

FOUR PAWS plans to socialize rescued lions with others in South Africa

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

ELEPHANTS LAKE

FOUR PAWS to build one of the biggest elephant sanctuaries in Southeast Asia

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Help for orangutans

Reintroduction program for rescued orangutans in Borneo

Domazhyr Bear Sanctuary

FOUR PAWS' BEAR SANCTUARY in the Ukraine

Big Cat Centre TIERART

An animal-friendly sanctuary of all shapes and sizes!

Rescue Ivan-Asen

Rescued from a zoo in Bulgaria and brought to our Big Cat Centre FELIDA

Rescue Hoa Lan and Hoa Tra

FOUR PAWS rescues a further pair of abused bears caged for over 12 years

Rescue Riku

FOUR PAWS brings Albanian bear Riku to DANCING BEARS PARK Belitsa

Rescue Potap

Potap is now able to enjoy a peaceful life in a near-natural environment.

Rescue Masoud and Terez

Two Bulgarian lion cubs find a new home in our Big Cat Centre FELIDA

Rescue May and Binh Yen

FOUR PAWS ends the keeping of bile bears in Ninh Binh province

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🎧 Episode Two: A Voice for the Voiceless! 🎤 Listen to Claire, Jen and their special guests 🐕 as they discuss animal welfare issues taking place in the U.S. and the rescue of two bears kept at a restau...