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What Does the Federal Election Outcome Mean for Animals?

This is a pivotal moment for animal welfare in Australia.

Australian Wool Industry's Leadership Failures Costing Growers and Consumers

The real costs from its failure to transition away from live lamb cutting

H&M Achieves Goal to Eliminate Live Lamb Cut Wool

Australian Wool Industry Urged to Act as Time Runs Out

Sheep packed into transport in Australia

Animal Welfare and the 2025 Federal Election: Where Do the Parties Stand?

As Australians head to the polls in 2025, animal welfare remains a key issue that voters should consider.

Meat Exhaustion Day – How We Ate Our Annual Meat Quota in Just Three Months

By 20 March 2025, Australians have collectively consumed the maximum amount of meat considered sustainable for the whole year. This isn’t a fun fact—it’s a flashing red warning light.

100 Fashion Brands Unite in FOUR PAWS Action to End Live Lamb Cutting in Australian Wool Industry

Celebrities including beloved puppet Lamb Chop join ‘Be Their Voice’ campaign

Sickly black bear rescued from bear baiting in Pakistan.

Rescue Bear Rocky

Freed from a life of misery and fighting for human entertainment

It’s Time for Australia to Give Animals a Fair Go

10 March is Fair Go for Animals Day, a chance to unite and demand government reforms that will build a fairer and more independent system that puts animal welfare first.

FOUR PAWS Rescues Severely Abused Baiting Bear Rocky in Punjab

Swift emergency action supports government efforts to end illegal bear captivity in Pakistan

Black bear in sanctuary in Islamabad, Pakistan

Emergency Help for Bears in Pakistan

FOUR PAWS supports the Pakistani authorities to enforce the ban on the illegally abused dancing and baiting bears

Lioness Lima at Al Ma'wa for Nature and Wildlife, Jordan

World Wildlife Day: Daily Care Work to Protect Big Cats and Other Endangered Animals

FOUR PAWS runs 13 wild animal sanctuaries in eleven countries across the globe

DETHRONED Online Screening

"When a king falls, his kingdom trembles" – join and stream the film with us online!

Bears Amelia and Meimo at Arosa Bear Sanctuary

Love is in the Air

Meet the happy rescued animal couples who call our sanctuaries home

FOUR PAWS’ Animal-Friendly Fashion Gifting Guide for the Festive Season

The Wear it Kind Brand Directory received an update of 35 international fashion brands

Puppy Farming: Progress and challenges in Australia

Progress for Puppies, but Much More to Be Done

Stray cat in the ruins of destroyed buildings in Beirut, Lebanon.

Emergency Help for Stray Animals in Lebanon

Help us provide essential food and medical supplies to vulnerable animals caught in a conflict zone

South Africa’s Out-Of-Control Big Cat Industry – And How to Tackle It

The country’s involvement in the commercial exploitation, trade and illegal trade of big cat species

Fashion giant Mango says “No” to Australian live lamb cut wool from 2030

Decision follows discussions with FOUR PAWS as Mango signs the FOUR PAWS Brand Letter of Intent campaign

Rescue Lion Diego

Frozen in fear in an inappropriate enclosure and now in his forever home

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FOUR PAWS carried out 36 rescue missions and 134 vet checks in its sanctuaries and cooperation projects.

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This year, FOUR PAWS helped more than 30,000 stray dogs and cats!

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emails, over 5,000 calls from supporters around the world successfully persuaded Max Mara Fashion Group to go fur-free.

FOUR PAWS is a registered charity with the ACNC

FOUR PAWS Australia is a registered charity with the ACNC (ABN 86 601 868 286).

FOUR PAWS is a member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia and follows its guidelines as a minimum standard.

FOUR PAWS is a core member of the Australian Alliance for Animals.

FOUR PAWS is the official country representative for the Fur Free Retailer program in Australia.

Lion rescued and released to LIONSROCK sanctuary

Be a Hero for Animals

Our 35+ years of work to reveal suffering, rescue and protect animals from distress.

The Big Cats Trade

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

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. ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

#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 ...

Animals in Australia

Our work to help protect animals in Australia

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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 Bear Mark

After 20 years in a tiny cage, Albania's last restaurant bear is finally free

Rescue Nine Bile Bears

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

Tiger cub Charlota in the Czech Republic

Rescue Tigress Charlota

A victim of the ruthless tiger trade

Rescue Dog Kasper

The brave survivor from Moldova

Rescue Orangutan Juno Marlina

Recovering from being kept as a pet in a tiny cage

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

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for a better world for animals

Support us with your voice!

Be first to hear of our animal rescues and latest news

This is a pivotal moment for animal welfare in Australia.

The real costs from its failure to transition away from live lamb cutting

Australian Wool Industry Urged to Act as Time Runs Out

As Australians head to the polls in 2025, animal welfare remains a key issue that voters should consider.

By 20 March 2025, Australians have collectively consumed the maximum amount of meat considered sustainable for the whole year. This isn’t a fun fact—it’s a flashing red warning light.

Celebrities including beloved puppet Lamb Chop join ‘Be Their Voice’ campaign

Freed from a life of misery and fighting for human entertainment

10 March is Fair Go for Animals Day, a chance to unite and demand government reforms that will build a fairer and more independent system that puts animal welfare first.

Swift emergency action supports government efforts to end illegal bear captivity in Pakistan

FOUR PAWS supports the Pakistani authorities to enforce the ban on the illegally abused dancing and baiting bears

FOUR PAWS runs 13 wild animal sanctuaries in eleven countries across the globe

"When a king falls, his kingdom trembles" – join and stream the film with us online!

Meet the happy rescued animal couples who call our sanctuaries home

The Wear it Kind Brand Directory received an update of 35 international fashion brands

Progress for Puppies, but Much More to Be Done

Help us provide essential food and medical supplies to vulnerable animals caught in a conflict zone

The country’s involvement in the commercial exploitation, trade and illegal trade of big cat species

Decision follows discussions with FOUR PAWS as Mango signs the FOUR PAWS Brand Letter of Intent campaign

Frozen in fear in an inappropriate enclosure and now in his forever home

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FOUR PAWS carried out 36 rescue missions and 134 vet checks in its sanctuaries and cooperation projects.

0+

This year, FOUR PAWS helped more than 30,000 stray dogs and cats!

0+

emails, over 5,000 calls from supporters around the world successfully persuaded Max Mara Fashion Group to go fur-free.

Our work to help protect animals in Australia

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

After 20 years in a tiny cage, Albania's last restaurant bear is finally free

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

A victim of the ruthless tiger trade

The brave survivor from Moldova

Recovering from being kept as a pet in a tiny cage

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.