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Two rescued Bengal tigers arrive safely in Jordan

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Bears rescued from bile farms and tourism exploitation, now living in peace at our species-appropriate sanctuaries.

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Big cats rescued from terrible breeding facilities, zoos and brutal captivity, and transferred to LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa.

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Elephants provided with urgent dental care and veterinary treatment.

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cats and dogs fed around the world through ongoing feeding programs.

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dogs and cats desexed and vaccinated globally.

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Two rescued Bengal tigers arrive safely in Jordan

These tigers deserve a better life

FOUR PAWS en route to bring two tigers rescued from illegal breeding farm to wildlife sanctuary in Jordan

Important points regarding healthy nutrition for cats

FOUR PAWS hands over open letter to the Australian wool industry, signed by major brands committing to end the use of cruel mulesed sheep wool and calling for an end to the practice by 2030

Despite growing unpopularity, Australia continues to be one of the world's largest live exporters.

Cruel animal suffering when live transported on trucks

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

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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