A first-hand account by Vanessa Amoroso, Animals in Entertainment & Work – Navigator at FOUR PAWS International More
The recent landslide victory of the Albanese government reaffirms what Australians want: Australia must do better for animals. More
As Australians head to the polls in 2025, animal welfare remains a key issue that voters should consider. More Roman, Vincent, Dolf, Ellie and Geena are 5 siblings rescued from private keeping in Romania More
By 20 March 2025, Australians have collectively consumed the maximum amount of meat considered sustainable for the whole year. More 10 March is Fair Go for Animals Day, a chance to demand government reforms that will build a fairer and independent system to put animal welfare first. More Meet the happy rescued animal couples who call our sanctuaries home More How an Australian wool producing family successfully ended the painful practice of mulesing More
After decades of tireless campaigning, NSW has finally passed a bill to ban puppy farming—a huge step forward for dogs and the people who love them. More
In Indonesia every year millions of dogs and cats are stolen from their families, crammed into cages and transported to slaughterhouses and markets. More
FOUR PAWS took to the streets of Siem Reap to gather data on the province’s stray dogs. More Creating the animation to help save millions of lambs More FOUR PAWS alongside leading animal protection groups are calling on brands, industry stakeholders, politicians and the public to adopt the term More Why 140 million lambs have suffered while the Wool Industry stalls More
In South Africa, big cats suffer from birth to death, exploited throughout their lives More A battery cage phase out was endorsed one year ago, so why hasn’t anything happened? More Next generation materials are both animal friendly and strive for sustainability More An investigation into the illegal trade of dogs and cats through Ha Tinh province, Vietnam More
After decades of suffering, the end to live sheep export from Australia is about to become reality. More The government has launched a snap Parliamentary Inquiry into the live sheep export phase out legislation, and they want to hear from you More How the bloody kangaroo leather industry is killing our iconic species. More Myth-busting facts about tigers More
An animal welfare crisis is unfolding in Australia as the live export of over 16,000 sheep and cattle. See our rolling updates here More Enrichment for your dog is nothing to sniff at...but for your dog, sniffing is everything More With 2023 soon wrapping up, we are proud to showcase many highlights and wins for animal welfare in fashion over the last year. More How your tourism choices can protect species across the beautiful island of Bali this summer More International animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS has released the third edition of its Animal Welfare in Fashion report. More With Australia still importing fur and other animal derived materials to sell, we’re sharing our top tips on how we can all make an individual difference and bring an end to fur farms around the globe. More
Melbourne Cup horses suffer on and off the track. Join us in telling the racing industry we are saying Nup to the Cup. More The holidays are just around the corner. Enjoy our animal-friendly gifting tips and some key events that brought more compassion in the fashion industry. More FOUR PAWS partners with artist Sonny Sundancer to paint a tiger mural in New York City More
Getting all remaining bile bears to safety and shutting down farms across Vietnam More A two-part report series that reveals the broad environmental and animal welfare costs of utilising animals for fashion More Every single year, millions of animals worldwide burn to death in barn fires. More A whopping five billion animals are used for fashion every year. Many customers remain unaware of the suffering inflicted on animals in this industry. More Celebrate the world class vets at the helm of our emergency rescue missions. More Which bear will be the champion of sleep? More Artist Sophie Gamand joined the FOUR PAWS team on a Stray Animal Care programme in Moldova. More
FOUR PAWS travels to Syria to deliver 20 tonnes of farm animal feed and 3.6 tonnes of dog and cat food to the city of Jindires. Read more. More
The FOUR PAWS Rapid Response Mission in Türkiye delivers feed and aid to animals affected by the earthquakes. Blog by Fabian Chaundy. More Support even in the most difficult times – Project Kishka More
It's a race against time More World Spay Day advocates spaying and neutering as a proven means of saving lives More 10 lions rescued in the biggest big cat rescue in South Africa More Flicking… wagging… steering… swishing…A big cat’s tail sure has its own tale to tell. More Let's take a look back at the biggest rescues & milestones of 2022. From bears and big cats to dogs and cats, we fight for Animal Welfare. Worldwide. More The perfect animal-friendly gift guide for the last-minute seasonal holiday shopper, from the fashionista to the adventurer in your life. Learn more. More
Puppy scams have increased in Australia and are also linked to cruel puppy farming. Find out how you can avoid scams and help protect dogs. More Key decisions from the global wildlife trade summit More
Pigs are intelligent animals who suffer greatly in factory farming for meat production. How you can ease their suffering. More Little Chico was sold without proof of vaccination, and with a deadly disease More Without her vital vaccinations, Bella fell ill with canine parvovirus and her family did everything they could to save her More After 8 long months of emotional turmoil and stress, dog owner Christine is still dealing with the ramifications of the puppy trade More Poor breeding conditions left both of Elina’s puppies fighting for their lives More Reggie immediately became seriously unwell, leading to Richard starting a campaign against the puppy trade More Blog by Sarah Locke, Head of Programmes, FOUR PAWS South Africa More New footage shows live plucking is still happening for feather and down More
Reptiles are dying for fashion. Crocodiles are farmed in Australia to meet global fashion trends, we can make a difference. More
FOUR PAWS Stray Animal Care Ukraine: The life of a stray animal is a tough one. Strays are vulnerable to hunger, illness, injuries, and mistreatment. More Hear from Jessica Medcalf on how our #WearItKind campaign is making a difference for animals in fashion. More Afien Groenhof-Westra is an animal caretaker at FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary and gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes More Chief Animal Caretaker Kalina Valchinkova gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at the sanctuary! More Susanne Penschke tells us more about her job as an animal caretaker at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz More Animal Caretaker Bianca Wöhlke gives us a look behind the scenes at the German bear sanctuary More Animal caretaker and administration supporter Gerlinde Mairhofer gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at the Austrian bear sanctuary. More Project director, team leader and expert vet speaks on his work at FOUR PAWS More Hear about her work in Cambodia and how FOUR PAWS supporters are helping dogs and cats in Cambodia More
Tigers are on the brink of extinction. How did this happen and how does the trade industry work? What is the difference between legal and illegal trade? More
Early one morning in 2021, dog caretaker Sary woke up to a call from a colleague. A minivan carrying 61 dogs headed for slaughter in had been intercepted. More
Global and local fashion brands showcase their animal-friendly fashion collection at the Wear it Kind photoshoot at Where Pigs Fly Sanctuary. More Always remembered – FOUR PAWS dog Helga was rescued from the illegal puppy trade More Special in every way – cat Puma was a fighter More The greatest love and the greatest loss! More
Australia is finally banning battery cages, but FOUR PAWS is calling for a faster phase out period to protect 55 million hens. More A blog post by Vanessa Amoroso, Head of Wild Animals in Trade at FOUR PAWS More
The restaurant and supermarket staples that actually aren’t animal-friendly More Chief Animal Caretaker for Big Cats, Christopher Nunheim, gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at the wild animal sanctuary in Germany More The A-to-Z of getting the office ready for Take Your Dog to Work Day. Learn how to create an office comfortable for you, your dog, and your colleagues here. More
In 2022, let's choose a government that prioritises animal rights and animal welfare over cruelty and profit. More
How gambling and the thrill of profit are perpetuating an underground ring of animal fighting More Our team arrive in Jordan to provide medical attention More
FOUR PAWS making impact for dogs and cats with calls to recognise animal sentience in Australian legislation. More FOUR PAWS reveals the truth behind Sportalm's fur greenwashing. More
Shelters and pounds are overflowing with unwanted pets, yet high demand for puppies and designer dogs ensures that puppy farms remain in business More
FOUR PAWS sterilised over 17,000 animals in 2021. The essential work by our global stray animal care team to improve the lives of all street animals. More Chief Animal Caretaker Tim Zeller gives us a look behind the scenes at the German wild animal sanctuary More
Recognising the positive contribution made to animal and human welfare in Vinnytsia More
Re-focus your energy in 2022 by saving the lives of other animal species, especially those in the livestock industry. Learn how to adjust the way we eat. More Site Manager, Florian Eiserlo, gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at the German wild animal sanctuary. More Good News for Animals in 2021! Let’s celebrate the good moments and progress made towards an animal-friendly fashion future. More
It's a brand new year. Why not pledge to put your best paw forward for animals? Here are 11 ideas on how to make a New Year's Resolution for animals. More The company's sustainability manager explains their journey to sheep-friendly practices More How the German mountain sports brand is leading the way to happy sheep and happy customers More
A note from FOUR PAWS Australia National Director, Rebecca Linigen about how FOUR PAWS together with your support had a global impact on animals. More Tour Guide, Assistant to Animal Caretaker and Front Desk Officer Manuela Pfeiffer
gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at the SANCTUARY! More In this interview the animal caretaker Erin Timmer gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes! More Curator Juno van Zon gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at the sanctuary! More
Breeding animals for their fur is inefficient and highly energy-consumptive. Claims that fur is sustainable have been regularly debunked. More FOUR PAWS, one of the world’s largest animal welfare organisations, began because of fur More The first-ever dog meat investigations in Borneo revealed a rampant dog meat trade More Engaging national tourism boards and embassies in campaign to #ProtectMillions from the dog and cat meat trade More Post-lockdown tips for you and your dog: How to avoid separation anxiety as you return back to work? More Three important projects to ending stray animal suffering in Eastern Europe More New survey of 97 wool producers shows proven success of the non-mulesed system More Animal Caretaker Sabine Steinmeier gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at the sanctuary! More
The Romanian wilderness in the Danube Delta is one of the few remaining places in Europe where wild horses can live free. However, their existence was at... More
Dr Katherine Polak tells us the delays that a slaughterhouse closure can face, and what happens once it is closed. More
An insight into how we #ProtectMillions and the steps we take to close a dog and cat meat slaughterhouse. More
Our stray animal care team set on a mission to help stop the suffering of Thailand's rural dog populations More What is being done to prevent future pandemics? More Meet some of the FOUR PAWS female animal guardians More What a pandemic means for stray cats and dogs More
Help came during tough times for one fisherman, his family and his dogs. More If you’ve decided to Wear it Kind this Christmas, we’ve got plenty of gift ideas for you! More It’s been a challenging year for all. But as 2020 comes to a close, let’s celebrate the good moments and progress made towards an animal-friendly fashion future! More Momentum of brands moving away from mulesed sheep wool is growing More Wondering what makes a Wear it Kind Christmas full of compassionate acts, and animal-friendly gifts a good choice? More A Wear it Kind Christmas is one which encourages thoughtful acts, and the kind of gifting which protects animals More The economic effects of the next pandemic could set us back for years More Find out how fur sales may be on the rise and what you can do help us stop it More A short window of opportunity to prevent the deaths of thousands of dogs More In recent years, FOUR PAWS completed successful missions in rescuing big cats from war-torn countries such as Iraq, Gaza and Syria More A first-hand account of the gruesome dog (and cat) meat trade More FOUR PAWS #ProtectMillions brings together animal welfare, the tourism industry, with Global Work and Travel joining the efforts More The Dog and Cat Meat Trade presents a real future pandemic risk More
When a routine police stopped a taxi in Vietnam - they were shocked with what was laying on the back seat. More #saddestbears Ukraine More The closure of these markets to protect people and animals is essential More
Orphan orangutans need around the clock care, our caregivers act as foster mothers to the apes in need More
Medical care for over 500 animals in Kambosha, Silk Island in Cambodia. More Ditch Fur for Good! More Millions of lambs are subjected to mulesing each year and shifting towards another form of breech mutilation is not the answer for modern farming More This is a true story - our investigators recount the terrifying journey animals experience in the dog and cat meat trade More Asia Canine Protection Alliance helps provide medical care for confiscated dogs More Fashion publication Ragtrader covers the launch of Wear it Kind and the current trends influencing Australians More Download the Good On You app – to find brands that match your values across animal welfare, Labour and Environmental Protection Issues More
A moments decision between life or death: Neary and Sopol get a second chance! More Animal protection the new ethical fashion frontier More The rise of animal-friendly trends in Australia More Australia’s ethical app Good On You announced their latest supporter More Our campaign, launched together with the Fur Free Alliance 2018 caused the entire Prada Group to no longer use real fur for the summer collection 2020. More Former Bile Bear Sao died due to internal bleeding caused by rat poisening. Our team fought for his life for more than 12 hours but was unable to save him. More Finally at home at the Arosa Bear Sanctuary More
Celebrities, politicians and animal welfare experts call on eBay to take action against the cruel puppy trade More
Ioana Dungler reflects on one of our most dramatic rescue missions so far and how we managed to finally rescue the animals from "Europe's worst zoo in... More
As the director of the Disaster Relief unit, I know that animals are important to all communities affected by any kind of disaster. More
After hurricane Florence hit the American east coast, a FOUR PAWS team set out to deliver and distribute supplies. More
Looking back on our 15-day mission in Indonesia More
Our dangerous mission to the Indonesian islands struck by earthquakes that left hundreds of animals in urgent need More
eBay is making unconvincing excuses why they do not believe in seller identity verification while illegal puppy trade is still happening on their platform. More In 1988, Heli Dungler founded the internationally active animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS in Austria More
In wake of the impending "Day Zero" in Cape Town, South Africa, FOUR PAWS have developed a plan for disaster relief work. More 
