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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.

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A second delivery of 20 tonnes of food for zoo animals in Ukraine

FOUR PAWS partners with Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) to provide relief for war-torn zoos

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NIKE, JUST DON'T DO IT

We are calling on Nike to ensure no Aussie merino lambs are injured in the making of their wool-based product range. #StopCruelWool

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#LiveKinder

To protect animals and our planet, we can all be kinder. Kinder in what we eat, what we wear and how we treat the world. Small actions can ...

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End the Dog and Cat Meat Trade

Millions of dogs and cats are brutally killed for their meat every year. FOUR PAWS is fighting to end the cruel dog and cat meat. ...

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Rescue Bears in Captivity

Bears are still kept in appalling conditions globally. Closer to home, we are on the mission to #SavetheSaddestBears kept in captivity for ...

The Big Cats Trade

We want to #BreakTheViciousCycle and protect the endangered tigers and other big cats from the wildlife trade.

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Pandemics and Animal Welfare

COVID-19 has taught us that we must improve the way that humans treat animals. Let's prevent the pandemic of tomorrow by first saving ...

#WearitKind

Millions of animals are suffering around the world for fashion every year. We are changing the world fo fashion to not only look great, but...

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The Fur Trade: Deadly. Deceitful. Cruel.

Over 71% of Aussies are concerned about fur. But, did you know you might still be unintentionally supporting the cruel and deadly fur ...

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New brutal mulesing footage puts pressure on Nike

FOUR PAWS together with pro athletes call on sportswear giant to “Just Don't Do It”

Cockfighting and Dog Fighting - Two Largely Unknown Animal Welfare Issues Rife in Australia

How gambling and the thrill of profit are perpetuating an underground ring of animal fighting

Cruel wool in sportswear is in high season

New FOUR PAWS report reveals market leader Nike lagging behind competitors on animal welfare

Argentinian Train Tigers arriving at LIONSROCK

From Argentina to South Africa: ‘Train tigers’ feel grass under their paws for the first time

FOUR PAWS transfers four rescued tigers to LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

UPAW keeps delivering tonnes of food to animal shelters in Ukraine

FOUR PAWS and partners provide urgent help for thousands of dogs and cats

FOUR PAWS Joins Forces to Form 2-Million-Strong Australian Alliance for Animals

Launch of 2-million-strong animal welfare alliance to put animals on political agenda

Travel Kind

Animal abuse for tourism is real. Travel without the animal cruelty.

Borneo: First ORANGUTAN FOREST SCHOOL graduates prepare for 2022 release into the wild

FOUR PAWS orangutan project combines species, environment, and climate protection

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COVID-19 & Animals

All you need to know about animal welfare and COVID-19

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Companion Animals

We work to ensure dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets get the love they deserve

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Farm Animals

See what we're doing to help cattle, pigs, chickens, geese, sheep, and more farm animals

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Wild Animals

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

Nutrition

We're here to inspire you when it comes to enjoy a delicious, healthy diet that is cruelty-free

#WearitKind

For an animal-friendly fashion industry - we call for #BanFur, #EndMulesing, among others

Rapid Response

We help animals in conflict zones and war-torn areas

Help for Strays

We're working across the globe to help stray animals in need

Rescue Vova

No more entertaining – a new life awaits the Ukrainian restaurant bear

Rescue Nine Bile Bears

From life behind bars to paradise: Almost two decades in captivity are over

Rescue Tsezar

Left to die, but eventually rescued and safely transferred to our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary

Rescue Lola

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

Rescue Kaavan

Our heaviest rescue to date – after years of isolation for the Asian elephant Kaavan, his loneliness finally ends!

Rescue Seven Romanian Lions

From sadness to safety: Simba and his siblings found their new home!

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Bear Mira on a flowery meadow in a sanctuary

home for rescued bears, big cats, and primates

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Emergency food delivery for zoo animals in Ukraine

Support our work and help animals

The war is also affecting animals – popular questions on how to help

FOUR PAWS partners with Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) to provide relief for war-torn zoos

for a better world for animals

Support us with your voice!

Don't miss our amazing animal videos

FOUR PAWS together with pro athletes call on sportswear giant to “Just Don't Do It”

How gambling and the thrill of profit are perpetuating an underground ring of animal fighting

New FOUR PAWS report reveals market leader Nike lagging behind competitors on animal welfare

FOUR PAWS transfers­ four rescued tigers to LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

FOUR PAWS and partners provide urgent help for thousands of dogs and cats

Launch of 2-million-strong animal welfare alliance to put animals on political agenda

Animal abuse for tourism is real. Travel without the animal cruelty.

FOUR PAWS orangutan project combines species, environment, and climate protection

All you need to know about animal welfare and COVID-19

We work to ensure dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets get the love they deserve

See what we're doing to help cattle, pigs, chickens, geese, sheep, and more farm animals

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

We're here to inspire you when it comes to enjoy a delicious, healthy diet that is cruelty-free

For an animal-friendly fashion industry - we call for #BanFur, #EndMulesing, among others

We help animals in conflict zones and war-torn areas

We're working across the globe to help stray animals in need

No more entertaining – a new life awaits the Ukrainian restaurant bear

From life behind bars to paradise: Almost two decades in captivity are over

Left to die, but eventually rescued and safely transferred to our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary

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

Our heaviest rescue to date – after years of isolation for the Asian elephant Kaavan, his loneliness finally ends!

From sadness to safety: Simba and his siblings found their new home!

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Subscribe to our newsletter and read all about our newest projects, wildlife conservation centres and campaigns, and our global commitment to animals in distress.

Our newsletter informs you about our work on a fortnightly basis.

Our press corner includes the latest international press releases of current animal welfare topics, operations, rescues and much more.

Are you a journalist? Contact our press team today with your questions and to set up an interview with one of our experts in the field.