Rescued dog Jackson, Cambodia

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Bear Meimo at Arosa Bear Sanctuary

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We provide species-appropriate homes for rescued animals all over the world

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Animals directly impacted by humans

FOUR PAWS focuses on animals that are directly under human influence: stray dogs and stray cats, farm animals, companion animals and wild animals including bears, big cats and orangutans kept in inappropriate conditions. FOUR PAWS aims to help animals in need directly and quickly.

Rescued bear in our sanctuary

Bear

Peace-loving animals suffering as pets, farmed for bile, and forced to perform for entertainment.

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Rescued tiger in our sanctuary

Big Cats

Majestic felines suffering as pets and victims of the (legal and illegal) wildlife trade.

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rescued cat

Cat

While some are beloved family members, many unwanted others are killed brutally or struggle to live on the streets.

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Cow

Cattle

Highly social animals, cows and cattle suffer for intensive meat and dairy production.

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We help chickens

Chicken

Chatty and highly intelligent, chickens suffer under intensive factory farming.

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happy dog

Dog

While some are beloved companion animals, many others are killed brutally or struggle to live on the streets.

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Goats

Goat

Farmed for their meat, mohair and cashmere, the shy and intelligent goat often suffer neglect and welfare issues.

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Geese

Goose

Loving and protective, many geese face immense suffering for down and foie gras.

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Guinea pig on grass

Guinea Pig

Popular pocket pets, but their needs make them not ideal pets for young children.

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Horses

Horse & Donkey

Domesticated for work, sadly many working equines toil in harsh conditions, often overworked to an early death.

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Pet fancy mouse

Mouse

Small and friendly, mice are popular pocket pets who require long-term commitment.

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Rescued orangutans in our sanctuary

Orangutan

The largest tree dweller in the world is critically endangered due to deforestation.

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We help pigs

Pig

Among the most intelligent of animals, most suffer under intensive factory farming.

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White rabbit on grass

Rabbit

Their cute, cuddly appearance makes them popular pets, but far more rabbits are being farmed for their angora fur and rabbit meat.

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Pet fancy rat

Rat

Friendly and curious, rats are popular pocket pets who thrive under proper care.

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We help sheep and lambs

Sheep

Good-natured and trusting, sheep suffer intensely for wool and being live exported for meat.

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Bear Bodia at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

meet our rescues

Stories of the wild animals we have freed from captivity

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