Black bear in sanctuary in Islamabad, Pakistan

Mink in fur farm in poland

Bear Mici in Slovenia

Bear in a cage in Albania

FOUR PAWS

is the global animal welfare organisation 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.

Elephant Madhubala during her crate training in Pakistan

Hope for Lonely Madhubala as Relocation Is Picking Up Speed

FOUR PAWS on ground for crucial improvement work of future enclosure

Black bear receiving surgery in sanctuary in Islamabad, Pakistan

FOUR PAWS Rescues Two Baiting Bears Abused for Fighting in Punjab

Vets and wildlife experts support government in ending bear dancing and baiting

Rescue of lions in Sudan

Rescue The Sudan Lions

A journey from conflict to sanctuary

FOUR PAWS team and black bears in a Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Islamabad, Pakistan

Pakistan: FOUR PAWS Helps Bears Cruelly Exploited for Baiting and Dancing

Swift government action aims to end illegal bear keeping practices in the country

Black bear in sanctuary in Islamabad, Pakistan

Emergency Help for Bears in Pakistan

In cooperation with the local wildlife authorities, our team are making necessary adaptations to eclosures in the hope that we will rescue bear cubs.

Mink in fur farm in poland

European Elections 2024

As billions of animals are suffering in the European Union, a crucial decision for animals looms on the horizon with the upcoming elections in June

Mobile sterilisation camapign by FOUR PAWS in Thailand

World Stray Animal Day: “Every Dog and Cat Deserves a Loving Home”

FOUR PAWS has been helping strays in need for 25 years with veterinary care and community programs

FOUR PAWS employee protesting with banners for better animal protection laws in front of the European parliament in Brussels, Belgium

EU Elections: Brussels’ Top Five Fails in Animal Welfare

FOUR PAWS launches international campaign in the run-up to EU’s polls in June

Dog on leash

Springtime: Keep Your Dog on a Leash

Let wild animals raise their babies in peace

bear sleeping in grass

March Napness 2024

The Sleepiest Bear Competition is back. Who will be crowned the champion of sleep?

Laying hens inside tiny cages

The Dark Side of the Egg Industry

FOUR PAWS reveals the cruel practices of the industry and calls for an end of cage keeping

Group of young hares

Do Not Disturb Young Hares

Tips on how to help young wild animals

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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...

Bear Nastia at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

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FOUR PAWS is making sure that animals are not neglected by politicians

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Local and exotic wildlife suffer across a wide range of sectors, we're working to stop it

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Rapid Response for Animals

FOUR PAWS helps animals in the face of wars or in conflict zones

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Help for Strays

We're working across the globe to help stray animals in need. This includes neutering projects

Bear Mark at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach