Press releases

Find all our press releases concerning animal rights campaigns, events, operations and more, here. 

      Dairy cows in factory farm

      FOUR PAWS Warns: Meat Is Eating up the Planet

      As of today, Australia has consumed 100% of its maximum recommended yearly meat intake '

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      Sheep with lamb

      Ten Million Australian Lambs Die Every Year for Fashion

      Shocking new footage reveals appaling lamb mortality rate in Australia

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      Keep Bali beautiful and travel kinder this holiday season

      How your tourism choices can protect species across the beautiful island of Bali this summer

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      White tigress Ramba is arriving at TIERART in Germany

      FOUR PAWS Rescues Second White Tiger Cub in the Czech Republic

      Ramba was illegally kept as a status symbol pet in a private home

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      Analysis of 100 fashion brands exposes critical gaps and poor performers in animal welfare

       The third edition of FOUR PAWS Animal Welfare in Fashion report in collaboration with Good on You has been published today, with 100 international companies assessed and rated regarding their policies and commitments to improve animal welfare and reduce the use of animal-derived-materials

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      Starving lions in Sudan

      FOUR PAWS Rescues Nearly 50 Wild Animals Trapped in Conflict Zone in Sudan

      Starving lions, hyenas, and wildcats were relocated to temporary safe space in daring mission

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      Sheep

      Free Trade Agreement between EU and Australia freezes

      FOUR PAWS says the denial of a multibillion-dollar trade deal based in part on animal welfare concerns, is a strong message to industry and government that more needs to be done for animals

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      elephant in need

      Ailing Elephant Madhubala in Desperate Need of a New Home

      FOUR PAWS gave recommendations over a month ago but officials lack an answer

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      Stray puppies in Southeast Asia

      World Rabies Day 2023

      FOUR PAWS supports Vietnamese authorities with rabies vaccination drive

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      Lithuanian Government Outlaws Fur Farms

      Lithuanian Government Outlaws Fur Farms

      The ban will begin in January 2027

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      chicken in factory farm

      World Leaders, Scientists Call for Working Together to Prevent Next Pandemic

      “The Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response must deliver on the promise of working together to prevent another Pandemic,” say World Leaders and scientists 

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      Poultry in a slaughterhouse

      2.6 million Birds Die in South Africa

      The severe bird flu outbreak is causing the South African government to encourage farmers to step up biosecurity measures

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      Cattle farm in Brazil

      Faster Transformational Change for Agrifood Systems

      UN Food Summit aims for transformation

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      White tigress Charlota at a zoo in Czech Republic

      White Tiger Cub Rescued in Czech Republic

      FOUR PAWS is working to curb the tiger trade and commercial use of captive tigers.

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      cat in vet clinic

      Bird Flu Kills Nearly 40 Cats in South Korean Shelter

      Government now calling for nationwide inspections at animal protection centres.

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      Taming Fashion report

      New 'Taming Fashion' report reveals fashion’s cost for animals

      A two-part report reveals fashion’s true cost for animals, humans and climate, and showcases new technology to create sustainable future-proof fashion.

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      Outbreak of Bird Flu on Finnish Fur Farms “Major Cause for Concern”

      Outbreak of Bird Flu on Finnish Fur Farms

      Leading animal welfare organisation says the bird flu outbreak in Finland part of a wider problem across Europe

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      Factory farming of calves in Spain

      UN Food Security Report: 122M More Pushed into Hunger

      Animal welfare organisation calls for an overhaul of global food systems to tackle the problem

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      Dogs

      Bird Flu Outbreak Continues Across Europe

      Italian veterinary services have confirmed that five dogs and one cat in Brescia have been diagnosed with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

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      Broiler chickens

      World Zoonosis Day Highlights “Lesson Not Learnt” from COVID-19

      Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS says Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza could be a looming pandemic if we don’t rethink farming.

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      Chickens in a cage

      A New Outbreak of Bird Flu in Poland Kills Nine Cats

      Global animal welfare organisation calls the situation “deeply worrying”

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      FOUR PAWS rescues animals affected by flooding in Ukraine

      Emergency Relief for Animals in Ukraine

      FOUR PAWS saves dog Nadiya and her ten puppies during flood aftermath

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      Racccoon dog at TIERART

      High-End Parisian Designer Goes Fur Free

      FOUR PAWS helps design ba&sh animal welfare policy

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      A Merino sheep

      Nike just did it! Says “no” to the mutilation of lambs

      FOUR PAWS welcomes step towards higher animal welfare by switching to certified non-mulesed wool

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      Bears Dasha and Lelya at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

      Bear Siblings Dasha and Lelya Start Again in Germany

      FOUR PAWS transferred the former restaurant bears to BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

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      FOUR PAWS Warns of Inaction Taken by Governments Regarding Climate Change

      FOUR PAWS had hoped that negotiations would finally recognise the need for a holistic approach to food systems

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      Lions and tigers at a farm in South Africa

      Paid Interactions Fuel Exploitative Big Cat Farming in South Africa

      FOUR PAWS warns of tourist attractions that cruelly profit off big cats

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      Lioness Vasylyna at FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary

      Lioness from Illegal Private Keeping Arrives at Species-Appropriate Home

      FOUR PAWS brings lioness Vasylyna to its FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary in the Netherlands

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      FOUR PAWS team Stray Animal Care action

      Emergency Help to Animals After Severe Flooding in Ukraine

      FOUR PAWS is sending pet food and cages to help animals affected by the catastrophe

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      Market in Southeast Asia

      World Health Organisation Pandemic Treaty Being “Watered Down”

      FOUR PAWS and other health, environmental and conservational organisations encourage governments to not renege on delivering key pandemic treaty fulfilments

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      Tiger from Argentina is settling in

      Tigers from illegal breeding farm settle in at new home in Jordan

      FOUR PAWS is willing to support further in Argentina, improving the lives of captive big cats

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      Bear Vini at BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina

      BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina Celebrates a Decade of Rescuing and Protecting Bears

      The FOUR PAWS-run wild animal sanctuary in Kosovo currently houses 20 rescued bears

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      The two rescued tigers from Buenos Aires arrive at Al Ma’wa for Nature and Wildlife, Jordan.

      Rescue Success: Two Bengal tigers arrive in Jordan

      Two rescued Bengal tigers arrive safely in Jordan

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      Critical tiger rescue in Argentina

      Critical Tiger Rescue in Argentina

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

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      A sad lamb

      Global fashion call on Australian wool to end mulesing

      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

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      Elephant Noor Jehan at Karachi Zoo in Pakistan

      Elephant Noor Jehan at Karachi Zoo in Pakistan Has Died

      FOUR PAWS experts worked tirelessly to help save her life

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      Dr Amil Khalil with elephant Noor Jehan at Karachi Zoo

      Expert vet team successfully treats suffering elephant

      FOUR PAWS in Pakistan: “With proper care, rehabilitation is possible for elephant Noor Jehan.”

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      Athlete

      New brutal mulesing footage puts pressure on Nike

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

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      Elephant Noor Jehan at Karachi Zoo in Pakistan

      FOUR PAWS to help suffering elephant Noor Jehan

      Two of Pakistan’s last four captive African elephants at Karachi Zoo live in dire conditions despite expert recommendation for relocation

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      Chicken in farm

      Proactive animal welfare standards should be embraced

      Agribusiness panicked tactics against animal welfare benchmarks ignore consumer demand for better animal care

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      Indonesian Capital City Jakarta Bans Dog Meat Trade

      Indonesian Capital City Jakarta Bans Dog Meat Trade

      Campaigners―joined by Kim Basinger, Ricky Gervais and Peter Egan― celebrate as Jakarta, Indonesia, bans city’s dog meat trade that kills 340 dogs a day

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      FOUR PAWS Emergency Relief Efforts for Animals in Türkiye and Syria

      FOUR PAWS Continues Emergency Relief Efforts for Animals in Türkiye and Syria

      Crucial need for animal food and veterinary care after devastating earthquakes

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      Former ‘Train Tigers’ settled in one year after their intercontinental journey from Argentina to South Africa

      ‘Train Tigers’ One Year After Rescue from Argentina

      FOUR PAWS rescued four tigers in 2022 after more than 15 years in a train carriage

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      Cat Leo survived 18 days under the rubble

      Emergency relief for animals in Türkiye and Syria

      FOUR PAWS providing food and veterinary care for animals affected by the recent earthquakes

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      Raccoon dogs at a fur farm in Poland

      Open Letter: The Treaty must prevent future pandemics

      Several NGOs urge WHO and Member States to put animal welfare at the centre of WHO Pandemic Treaty

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      People standing on the rubble of destroyed buildings in Antakya, southern Türkiye

      Race against time: Animals in urgent need after massive earthquakes in Middle East

      FOUR PAWS and partner NGOs deliver vital support to dogs, cats and farmed animals 

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      Cat in Ukraine

      Ukraine: One year into war and animal welfare efforts intensify

      FOUR PAWS latest help focuses on protecting stray cats in five cities in Ukraine

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      Dog in a puppy farm in Australia

      FOUR PAWS survey: Australians victim to puppy scams

      Survey finds Australian puppy scammers profiteering from animal abuse.

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      Bear Mark

      Albania’s last ‘restaurant bear’ is rescued

      FOUR PAWS transfers bear Mark to its BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach in Austria

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      Bear Mark at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach

      Albania’s last restaurant bear arrives at sanctuary

      With bear Mark’s rescue, FOUR PAWS closed a chapter of cruel animal keeping in Albania

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      Factory farmed pigs

      COP27 Failed to Deliver for Animals

      FOUR PAWS urges governments to prioritise food systems to meet global climate targets

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      Rescued lions Kandaka and Mansour

      Sudanese Lions Rescued to Al Ma’Wa, Jordan Sanctuary

      FOUR PAWS successfully transfers two big cats after two years of preparations

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      Lambs with bloody backs after mulesing

      NSW Minister ignores sheep suffering in mulesing

      Joint Media Statement – FOUR PAWS Australia, Humane Society International Australia

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      Fox Mala at TIERART

      Foxes and Raccoon Dogs Find Home at Tierart Wild Animal Sanctuary

      FOUR PAWS supports European Citizens' Initiative for a fur-free Europe

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      Live plucking at a geese farm in Poland

      Shocking footage: Live plucking of geese for fashion

      FOUR PAWS reveals animal welfare violations on almost half of investigated farms

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      Asiatic black bear Soi in a tiny cage in Vietnam

      FOUR PAWS rescues Asiatic black bear Soi

      Bear was illegally kept in Son La province, Vietnam 

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      FOUR PAWS in Ukraine

      Survey in Ukraine Shows More to Do to Help Animals

      FOUR PAWS continues its support of stray animals and shelters across the country

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      pig in a cage

      "Historic” Food4Climate Pavilion at UN Climate COP27!

      Food systems transformation to take centre stage at first Food4Climate pavilion at annual UN climate summit

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      Cow and her calf on a field

      97th World Animal Day Celebrates a “Shared Planet”

      FOUR PAWS calls for global action to address systemic abuses of animals and its dangerous impact on our world 

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      Bear Iva at her old enclosure in North Macedonia

      FOUR PAWS transfers rescued bear from North Macedonia to Bulgaria

      BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa welcomes Iva in species-appropriate surroundings 

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      Male bear in Bahkmut, Ukraine

      Emergency rescue of abandoned bear in Ukraine

      FOUR PAWS takes in bear from war-torn Donetsk region at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

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      Elephant Kaavan in his enclosure being visited by  Amir Khalil at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary

      Former “loneliest elephant in the world”, Kaavan, reunites with rescuers

      FOUR PAWS rescued Kaavan in 2020 and flew him to Cambodia in “heaviest” mission yet 

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      Karachi elephants receive dental surgery

      Last Captive Elephants From Pakistani Zoo Undergo One-Of-A-Kind Tusk Surgery

      International vet team from FOUR PAWS performs innovative super-size procedure 

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      Mink in a cage at a fur farm

      A-List Actors Brian Cox CBE and Thuso Mbedu Support Animal Welfare Campaign

      Actors Brian Cox CBE and Thuso Mbedu are throwing their weight behind a FOUR PAWS campaign which is calling upon governments to prioritise animal welfare policies to prevent the next pandemic

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      Dog in front of computers

      Five Tips for this year’s Take Your Dog to Work Day

      Studies have shown taking your dog to work showed benefits to productivity and workplace happiness.

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      Dog in a cage for the DCMT in Indonesia

      Dog Slaughterhouse Owner in Indonesia Sentenced to 12 Months in Jail for Trading in Stolen Dogs for Human Consumption

      This is the third conviction of a dog meat trafficker since the national government’s declaration in 2018 that 'dogs are not food'

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      Therapy dog Busia

      Former Stray Dog Busia Assists Therapy for Recovering Soldiers in Ukraine

      FOUR PAWS Animal Assisted Therapy programme provides emotional support and PTSD prevention

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      FOUR PAWS organised an action on June 8th at Nike´s main European Logistic Campus in Laakdal, Belgium

      Over 50,000 sport enthusiasts want 50-year-jubilee Nike to stop using cruel wool

      FOUR PAWS welcomes strong signal and urges market leader to switch to certified wool to help prevent the mutilation of lambs

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      Dog in the destroyed town of Bucha

      From the Ruins: How Stray Animals Are Being Taken Care of in the Streets of Bucha and Other Ukrainian Cities

      FOUR PAWS delivers help in full capacity again for homeless dogs and cats across the country

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      Bear cubs Bé and Em at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

      FOUR PAWS Rescues Two Asiatic Black Bears from the Illegal Wildlife Trade

      Bear cubs discovered tied in sack and offered for sale in Vietnam

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      FOUR PAWS loading pet food supplies into a train headed to Ukraine

      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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      Merino sheep on a pasture

      Cruel wool in sportswear is in high season

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

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      FOUR PAWS loading pet food supplies into a van headed to Ukraine

      FOUR PAWS to deliver nearly 20 tons of animal food to war-torn Ukraine

      Ukrainian zoos at risk of running out of food supplies – FOUR PAWS acting upon official request from Ukrainian authorities

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      Stray animal care in Ukraine

      UPAW keeps delivering tonnes of food to animal shelters in Ukraine

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

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      Argentinian Train tigers settling into their first enclosure at LIONSROCK

      Former ‘Train Tigers’ Enjoy Tiger-Worthy Life in South Africa

      FOUR PAWS rescued four tigers from a train carriage in Argentina in early March

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      UPAW emergency feeding in Ukraine

      FOUR PAWS and Partners Provide Urgent Help to Animal Shelters in Ukraine

      A new platform distributes food and supplies to shelters where help is needed the most 

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      Hens

      Tenth Annual Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare

      Four out of five companies have policies in place, but the food industry must move faster to deliver meaningful welfare impacts

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      Merino sheep

      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

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      Dog in cage

      Indonesia’s President Widodo urged to end sickeningly cruel dog meat trade

      New investigation reveals dogs sold for meat alongside bats, snakes and wild boar in Sulawesi “extreme” wet markets despite disease risk

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      Orangutans Amalia and Eska

      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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      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 

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      ‘Train tigers’ fly towards better life:

      ‘Train tigers’ fly towards better life:

      FOUR PAWS rescues four tigers after more than 15 years in train carriage

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      Cow and calf

      "Watershed moment": Historic animal welfare resolution adopted at United Nations Environment Assembly

      FOUR PAWS is on the ground at the vote for the Resolution which highlights the nexus between animal welfare, environment, and sustainable development

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      Sheep in a barn

      The United Nations Environment Assembly Begins, With Historic Nexus Resolution on the Table

      Major UN summit opening session begins with key votes to come on historic nexus resolution later in the week

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      Tiger behind bars in the train wagon

      Four tigers stuck in a train carriage in Argentina for 15 years

      FOUR PAWS to rescue and relocate ‘train tigers’ to its LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

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      FOUR PAWS rescues nine bile bears after more than 17 years in tiny cages

      Vietnam: FOUR PAWS Rescues Nine Bile Bears After More Than 17 Years in Tiny Cages

      Bear farming lynchpin Hanoi remains inactive in phasing out the cruel practice

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      A tiger kept in a small cage

      ‘Year of the Tiger?’: New report reveals South Africa's global big cat problem

      New FOUR PAWS report reveals South Africa’s key role in cruel global big cat trade

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      Mink

      Dolce&Gabbana Goes Fur-Free

      FOUR PAWS, applauds iconic fashion brand showing more compassion in fashion

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      Fox Zoe

      Moncler drops animal fur and joins Fur Free Retailer

      Global animal welfare organisation, FOUR PAWS, welcome decision that luxury brand goes fur free 

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      Hugo Boss becomes sheep's friend

      Hugo Boss becomes sheep's friend

      FOUR PAWS latest success in the fight against mulesing

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      Vietnam: FOUR PAWS rescues last bile bear of Son La province

      Vietnam: FOUR PAWS rescues last bile bear of Son La province

      Capital Hanoi remains bear farming lynchpin despite declining demand for bear bile

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      Vietnam establishes first ever dog and cat meat-free tourist-friendly city

      Vietnam establishes first ever dog and cat meat-free tourist-friendly city

      FOUR PAWS welcomes Hoi An City People’s Committee's progressive actions to protect dogs, cats, and people

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      The most (and least) animal-friendly fashion brands of 2021

      The most (and least) animal-friendly fashion brands of 2021

      FOUR PAWS publishes the latest Animal Welfare in Fashion report

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      Two african elephants in Karachi zoo

      Hope for Karachi elephants, if improvements are made

      Wildlife experts recommend urgent tusk surgery for elephant Noor Jehan

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      Dog Meat Trade in Indonesia

      Police in Indonesia intercept a notorious dog meat trader, saving over 50 terrified dogs awaiting slaughter

      FOUR PAWS, the global animal welfare organisation, hoped this would be a turning point in the campaign against the dog meat trade

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      Fox in fur farm

      FOUR PAWS report: It’s time to end Australia’s support of fur and its pandemic risk

      2021 investigative fur report on ‘Cruelty, COVID-19 and changing times'

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      Cattle

      World leaders at COP26 missed opportunity to link animal agriculture to climate crisis

      FOUR PAWS is disappointed that the role of factory farming has been neglected yet again

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      Farm industry

      COP26 is the best chance to tackle the climate emergency

      But without addressing animal welfare it will be a historic missed opportunity

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      mink in cage

      Future study on pandemic prevention: scientists sound the alarm

      FOUR PAWS highlights the link between health, animal welfare, and pandemics.

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      Seven rescued lions reach Dutch sanctuary after journey across Europe

      Seven rescued lions reach Dutch sanctuary after journey across Europe

      FOUR PAWS rescued the lions from inappropriate breeding and keeping conditions in Romania

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      Merino sheep

      Closing the gap: Australian wool growers hear directly from brands and their supply chains that mulesed-free wool is the future

      Wool Connect Conference agenda highlights importance of sheep welfare and open discussions on mulesing alternatives. 

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      Cow in farm

      FOUR PAWS statement on the first UN Food Systems Summit on 23.09 in New York

      FOUR PAWS welcomes the inaugural summit, but sees the discussion as too one-sided on large corporations

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      Meriono sheep

      Global brands sign open letter calling for mulesing-free wool

      Open letter to Australian wool industry spearheaded by FOUR PAWS

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      Woman with sheep

      New study: Pandemic leads to increased demand for compassion in fashion

      FOUR PAWS reveals that almost 90 per cent of shoppers want fashion industry to prioritise animal welfare

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      Bad keeping conditions of bears in Vietnam

      Bear farming hotspot Hanoi

      Over 160 bears still suffer in Vietnam’s capital despite bear bile ban

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      Brown bear family rescued after years as hotel entertainment in Ukraine

      Brown bear family rescued after years as hotel entertainment in Ukraine

      FOUR PAWS has transferred two adult bears and their cub to BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

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      Tigers Jasper and Jade

      Seaview tigers moved to safe new forever home

      On the 22nd of June 2021, two Siberian tigers were translocated in an emergency rescue operation from Seaview Predator Park in Port Elizabeth, to LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in the Free State Province.

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      Former circus bear Jambolina explores nature in the Swiss alps for the first time

      Former circus bear Jambolina explores nature in the Swiss alps for the first time

      FOUR PAWS brought Jambolina to Arosa Bear Sanctuary in December 2020

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      17 years in a dark, windowless basement

      17 years in a dark, windowless basement

      FOUR PAWS rescues two former bile bears in Vietnam

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      Merino sheep

      Sporting brand Puma commits to mulesing-free future, following talks with FOUR PAWS

      Puma follows similar moves by Calvin Klein and Marks & Spencer to commit to mulesing-free deadline of 2025

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      Dogs in Cambodia

      Historic opportunity for pandemic treaty must not be missed

      FOUR PAWS calls on WHO member states to prevent future pandemics

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      Animal transport ship

      Victorian legal clinic launched in response to puppy farming crisis

      Animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS calls for better protections

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      Pig farming

      One year after WHO declared COVID-19 as a pandemic

      FOUR PAWS calls on responsible organisations and governments to improve the human-animal relationship to prevent future pandemics

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      Live animal transport of cattle

      Tragedy at sea continues: The "Elbeik" sails back to the EU after an odyssey of almost three months with 1,776 cattle on board

      FOUR PAWS already reported on the killing of the 895 young bulls of "Karim Allah” this Sunday

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      Dog in small cage in slaughterhouse, Cambodia

      One million dogs killed: FOUR PAWS closes major slaughterhouse in Cambodia, rescuing 16 dogs on site

      Rescue comes a week after interception of 61 dogs in a minivan in Siem Reap

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      Cages of laying hens

      Dr Jane Goodall calls on EU to end cage farming across Europe

      The letter to the European Commission is signed by more than 140 international scientists

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      Dogs rescued

      Slaughterhouse-bound minivan carrying 61 dogs intercepted in Cambodia

      FOUR PAWS steps in to assist Cambodian authorities in first ever interception of dogs being taken for the dog meat trade

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      Fur fox

      Internationally renowned sports brand Adidas joins fur-free initiative

      FOUR PAWS welcomes newest member in the Fur Free Retailer program

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      Dog in shelter

      Despite COVID-19 restrictions: FOUR PAWS distributes 10 tonnes of food to starving animals in Lebanon

      Hundreds of animals were left homeless after the devastating explosion in Beirut in August

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      Dog in shelter

      Overcrowded shelters and out-of-control stray dog population in Moldova

      FOUR PAWS provides over 60,000 meals for starving dogs and rescues puppies in urgent need of care

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      FOUR PAWS team with a rescued cat

      For the first time FOUR PAWS closes a cat meat restaurant and slaughterhouse in Vietnam

      25 animals rescued before brutal slaughter in the country’s so-called cat meat capital

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      Bear Jambolina arrives at Arosa Bear Sanctuary

      From the bleak Ukrainian circus to the snowy Swiss Alps

      FOUR PAWS brings bear Jambolina to her new home at Arosa Bear Sanctuary

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      Mena Suvari and Fur Free Alliance partner for anti-fur video

      The new PSA from writer and director Dustin Brown shines a spotlight on the bloody fur trade 
       

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      FOUR PAWS shuts down dog slaughterhouse in Cambodia critical to the trade

      One million signatures to end the dog and cat meat trade in Southeast Asia

      FOUR PAWS receives global support in fight against cruel trade, with over 116,000 Aussies adding their name to the call

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      Transfer of Elephant Kaavan

      From the loneliest to the luckiest elephant: Kaavan takes off for Cambodia

      For the first time FOUR PAWS moves an elephant by air

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      President and First Lady of Pakistan bid farewell to elephant Kaavan

      President and First Lady of Pakistan Bid Farewell to Elephant Kaavan

      Days ahead of FOUR PAWS' first ever elephant transfer

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      Rare golden Asiatic black bear among seven rescued bile bears in Vietnam

      Rare golden Asiatic black bear among seven rescued bile bears in Vietnam

      FOUR PAWS provides forever home for long-suffering bears at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh 

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      Investigation into Tiger Mafia

      Exposed: How the tiger mafia in Asia and Europe trades with endangered big cats

      FOUR PAWS hosts world premiere of wildlife crime investigator Karl Ammann’s new documentary 

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      Dogs in a cage

      Key Tourism Operators Join the Fight Against the Dog and Cat Meat Trade in Southeast Asia

      FOUR PAWS reveals impact of the dog and cat meat trade on tourism at World Travel Market event 

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      Transfer of bear Teddy

      After Years of Suffering, Bear Teddy Gets the Life He Deserves in Bulgaria

      FOUR PAWS rescues brown bear in North Macedonia and transfers him to DANCING BEARS PARK Belitsa

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      Elephant Kaavan will soon leave Pakistan

      Pakistan’s last Asian elephant leaves for Cambodia in late November

      The Islamabad High Court assigns FOUR PAWS with the relocation of lonely Kaavan

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      Merino sheep

      Mulesing gets the slice with 180+ fashion brands opposing the brutal practice

      Momentum of brands moving away from mulesed sheep wool is growing. FOUR PAWS calls on more brands to join them, and warns the Australian wool industry will be left behind without a strong commitment to end mulesing.

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      FOUR PAWS Tips to avoid puppy farming scams

      With thousands of animals advertised online on any given day, this is a major industry with little to no animal welfare regulation.

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      FOUR PAWS supports rescue of over 30 zoo animals in Pakistan

      Green light for the rescue of the world's loneliest elephant

      FOUR PAWS medical examination shows that elephant Kaavan is fit to be relocated

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      FOUR PAWS shuts down dog slaughterhouse in Cambodia critical to the trade

      FOUR PAWS Shuts Down Dog Slaughterhouse in Cambodia Critical to the Trade

      Thousands of dogs are spared a gruesome death by drowning, choking, and asphyxiation

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      A group of cats being caged for the cat meat trade in Vietnam

      Special dish 'Little Tiger': Exposing the cat meat trade in Vietnam.

      According to FOUR PAWS and Change For Animals Foundation, over one million cats are killed for their meat every year, part of a nationwide cruel and hidden trade

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      Australian wool producer with sheep herd

      New report showcases success of wool producers who’ve ditched mulesing

      Positive results to hopefully encourage more wool producers to end mulesing

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      FOUR PAWS rescues two bear cubs from illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam

      FOUR PAWS rescues two bear cubs from illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam

      The cubs arrived at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh days before Vietnam announces ban on all wildlife trade

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      Tiger rescue in Germany and transfer to TIERART

      Two Former Circus Tigers Retire to Species-Appropriate Home in Germany

      FOUR PAWS transfers Jill and Sahib to Animal and Species Protection Centre TIERART

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      Bear rescue Vietnam amidst COVID-19 pandemic

      Bear rescue amidst COVID-19 pandemic

      FOUR PAWS provides species-appropriate home for two bears in Vietnam

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      Dogs in cages at a dog meat trader in Siem Reap, Cambodia

      Siem Reap becomes the first province to ban dog meat in Cambodia

      FOUR PAWS applauds local government for reacting to its year-long investigations

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      Dog at home

      Pets and life after COVID-19 lockdown

      FOUR PAWS advises how to prepare pets for a normal routine again

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      Fox looking off camera

      World first report finds fashion critically lagging on animal welfare

      FOUR PAWS urges brands to step up for all animals in the ‘new normal’.

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      Bear cub kept as restaurant entertainment in Albania

      Illegal wildlife trade in Albania is out of control

      FOUR PAWS discovers bears, wolves, eagles and monkeys for sale on online portals 

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      Cub Mochi finds a species-appropriate home at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

      FOUR PAWS rescues bear cub from illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam

      Cub Mochi finds a species-appropriate home at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

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      Orphaned orangutan rescued by FOUR PAWS

      Baby Orangutan Crammed Into a Sack and Tied to a Motorcycle

      FOUR PAWS ORANGUTAN FOREST SCHOOL takes traumatised ape orphan into safe custody

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      Mink at a fur farm

      COVID-19 detected on Dutch mink farms

      FOUR PAWS demands ban on fur farms and the sale of fur

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      Tiger behind bars

      The Tiger Kings in Europe

      FOUR PAWS releases new report unveiling out-of-control captive tiger trade

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      COVID-19: NGOs call on World Health Organisation to help stop next pandemic

      Ban on global wildlife markets could prevent such health crises in the future

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      Dog and cat meat trade in the time of the COVID-19 epidemic in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

      While China bans dog and cat meat, trade in Southeast Asia is thriving

      FOUR PAWS reveals new dog and cat meat trend amongst global pandemic

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      Orangatan in Care of FOUR PAWS

      FOUR PAWS ORANGUTAN FOREST SCHOOL prepares for emergencies

      Coronavirus might endanger last great apes 

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      starving lions

      FOUR PAWS cares for starving animals in Sudan

      Four lions have already lost two thirds of their natural body weight

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      FOUR PAWS and Fur Free Alliance warn against 'WelFur' animal welfare label

      Fur production is responsible for the painful death of millions of animals every year

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      How to Wear it Kind this Christmas

      Make gift-giving fun, fashionable and kinder to animals this festive season

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      FOUR PAWS takes care of neglected zoo animals in Lebanon

      Animals urgently need food and medical treatment

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      FOUR PAWS rescues senior bear in Vietnam after three decades in tiny cage

      Bear Ben finds a species-appropriate home at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh 

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      After ship accident: Romania plans to suspend live exports to third countries

      FOUR PAWS continues to fight for safe shelter for surviving sheep 

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      The race against time: 228 sheep already rescued from capsized ship in Romania

      FOUR PAWS’ partner drilled holes in ship's side – rescue mission continues today

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      two bears in cage

      FOUR PAWS rescues two brown bears kept as tourist attraction in Ukraine

      Dasha and Lelya find forever home at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

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      Biggest FOUR PAWS mission in Vietnam: Seven bile bears rescued from cruel captivity

      Suffering bears find a species-appropriate and safe home at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

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      Bullet particles discovered in three-legged bear

      FOUR PAWS found a new home for Dushi in Germany after rescue from Albanian horror zoo

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      Major Australian brands’ move away from mulesed wool signals end to controversial practice

      FOUR PAWS is calling on people to sign a petition encouraging more brands to take action

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      Killing with cuddles: How lion cub petting in South Africa puts lions in danger

      On World Lion Day, the world focuses on these creatures in all their beauty and majesty. These animals, however, are facing a crisis

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      Poll shows why becoming animal-friendly is a must for the fashion industry

      FOUR PAWS launch Wear it Kind to bring animal protection into fashion fold

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      Two of the last illegally kept brown bears in Croatia have found a new home

      FOUR PAWS rescues and transfers Suzana and Bruno to Croatian bear refuge

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      Shocking Dog Meat Free Indonesia exposé leads to launch of Karanganyar action plan to eliminate brutal dog meat trade

      Shocking Dog Meat Free Indonesia exposé leads to launch of Karanganyar action plan to eliminate brutal dog meat trade

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      FOUR PAWS rescues orphaned bear cub from basement

      The bear is now safe at species-appropriate BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina

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      Ruthless Czech tiger trader walks free after suspended sentence

      FOUR PAWS calls on the European Commission to finally ban tiger trade

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      Vietnam: Lives of two rescued bear cubs are saved

      Mi and Tam delight animal keepers in FOUR PAWS’ BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh 

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      Rescued Lions from Albanian Horror Zoo Arrive at New Home

      FOUR PAWS brings Lenci, Zhaku and Bobby to Dutch Big Cat Centre FELIDA

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      Freedom for three orphaned bear siblings in Bulgaria

      Freedom for Three Orphaned Bear Siblings in Bulgaria

      FOUR PAWS helps to release bear trio into the wild after a year of preparation 

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      Brown bear cub Andre when rescued

      Kosovar government keeps orphaned bear cub in filthy basement

      FOUR PAWS calls on authorities to hand over brown bear

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      Two lions rescued from Gaza arrive at FOUR PAWS sanctuary in South Africa

      Motan and Pisa finally get the chance to heal from their difficult past at LIONSROCK

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      FOUR PAWS Brings Three-legged Bear Rescued from Albanian Zoo to Germany

      International animal protection organisation FOUR PAWS successfully transfers bear Dushi to BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz in northern Germany

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      FOUR PAWS Rescues 47 Zoo Animals from the Gaza Strip

      The largest FOUR PAWS rescue mission to date was preceded by several months of preparations and negotiations

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      Tiger Caruso finds his happy ending at LIONSROCK

      FOUR PAWS transfers cruelly traded tiger from Netherlands to South Africa

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      Escalation in Gaza: FOUR PAWS must postpone rescue mission

      Over 40 zoo animals will be evacuated once the situation is safe for the rescue team

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      FOUR PAWS to rescue over 40 animals from Rafah Zoo in Gaza

      The evacuation and relocation of the suffering zoo animals begins late March

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      FOUR PAWS Rescues Five Bears from Agonising Conditions in Vietnam

      Former bile bears find a new home at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

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      FOUR PAWS opens new bear sanctuary in Vietnam

      Hundreds of animals still suffer on bear farms

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      British Actor Peter Egan Visits 'Sickening Horrors' of North Sulawesi’s Brutal Dog and Cat Meat Markets

      Downton Abbey actor Peter Egan visibly shocked after visit to North Sulawesi’s infamous dog and cat meat markets, calls for ban on 'scenes of hell'

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      Rafah Zoo in Gaza: Zoo owner plans to remove claws of more lions

      FOUR PAWS calls on local authorities to put an end to the cruel torture

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      FOUR PAWS Rescues Former Baiting Bear in Ukraine

      FOUR PAWS successfully transferred former baiting bear Laska to BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

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      Emma Watson’s Good On You news echoes driving change towards fun ethical fashion

      Fashion influencers, global retailers and brands are increasingly recognising the responsibility they hold for their supply chains, which is extending to the welfare of animals

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      Lioness’s Claws Amputated with Garden Shears in Gaza's Oldest Zoo

      FOUR PAWS demands permanent closure of zoo and relocation of animals

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      Two of the last Albanian restaurant bears find new home in Swiss Alps

      FOUR PAWS welcomes Meimo and Amelia at Arosa Bear Sanctuary

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      Bizarre Discovery in Germany: Puma Cub Kept in Apartment

      FOUR PAWS provides sanctuary for cub victim of wild cat trade in Europe

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      Two Bear Cubs Rescued from Illegal Wildlife Trade in Vietnam

      FOUR PAWS brings the baby bears to its sanctuary in Ninh Binh

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      Dame Judi Dench and Ricky Gervais call on eBay to regulate online puppy trade

      FOUR PAWS prompts eBay to implement measures against the cruel illegal puppy trade on their classified ad sites

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      Why Australia needs to join the rest of the world – and ban wild animals in the circus

      Opinion from Jeroen van Kernebeek, Country Director, FOUR PAWS Australia

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      News from the FOUR PAWS ORANGUTAN FOREST SCHOOL

      Orangutan babies learn to climb in the rainforest of Borneo

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      Calves, a 'by-product' of buffalo mozzarella production, suffer cruel fate

      FOUR PAWS continues to uncover the brutal side of Italy's buffalo farms

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      FOUR PAWS Evacuates Wild Animals from 'Europe's Worst Zoo'

      Three lions and a three-legged bear are among the rescued animals.

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      War lion Saeed from Syria finally found a companion

      FOUR PAWS plans to socialise the rescued lions Saeed and Nala in South Africa

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      22,000 euros for a tiger: The trade in big cats from Europe is booming

      FOUR PAWS urges the European Commission to ban the trade in tigers for good

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      World Rabies Day: FOUR PAWS Announces New Plan to Vaccinate One Million Dogs and Cats Against Rabies in Myanmar

      FOUR PAWS implements mass vaccination and education programs like the one in Myanmar to stop the unnecessary slaughter of stray animals and to save the lives of humans threatened by infectious bites.

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      “Fashion Weak”: Prada’s use of animal fur is out of fashion

      FOUR PAWS and Fur Free Alliance call on luxury fashion brand to go fur-free

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      Horrific Animal Abuse Video Reveals Tomohon Markets Defying Indonesia’s Pledge to End Dog and Cat Meat Trade

      Campaigners urge Indonesian government to keep its promise to ban the cruelty

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      FOUR PAWS disaster relief team helps animals affected by Lombok earthquake

      Horses and cats of Gili Islands receive food and medical care

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      FOUR PAWS #ThankseBay campaign celebrates success for animal welfare in UK

      Gumtree UK decides for crackdown on illegal puppy traders

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      From king of the jungle to traded skeleton

      FOUR PAWS urges South Africa to change direction on the fate of lions for International Lion Day

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      FOUR PAWS Investigation Reveals Alarming Links in Tiger Trade Between EU and Asia

      On the eve of International Tiger Day (July 29), more details of Europe's ties with tiger traders are revealed following the gruesome discovery of tiger body parts in the Czech Republic

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      'Made in Europe': Bouillon cubes and wine from tiger bones

      FOUR PAWS on alarming developments in the light of International Tiger Day

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      Highly endangered species for sale in Europe

      FOUR PAWS research and police raids in Czech Republic uncover ruthless tiger trade

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      Ai Weiwei and FOUR PAWS Visit Working Elephants in Myanmar

      Artist concerned about the animals’ future

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      Arosa Bear Sanctuary welcomes their first resident

      FOUR PAWS transfers last Serbian dancing bear to his new Swiss home

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      Compassion in Vogue – How the Ethical Fashion Movement is Extending to Animals

      Written by Elise Burgess, Head of Communications at FOUR PAWS Australia

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      Kvitka will never fight again

      Kvitka now has a future without having to fight

      FOUR PAWS rescues baiting bear from Ukrainian hunting station

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      Bear Forced to Perform in World Cup 2018 Street Celebrations

      Shocking scenes show once again the need for wild animal rescues and protection

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      FOUR PAWS Completes Successful Rescue of Three Bear Cubs

      After receiving 24-hour care at the sanctuary for the past few weeks, the bear cubs were successfully transferred this week

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      Kathmandu and Koala sign up to global Fur Free Retailer program

      FOUR PAWS Australia signs major brands to global program as animals used in the fashion industry gains consumer attention

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      FOUR PAWS Opens Orangutan Forest School in Borneo

      First orangutan students attend their lessons in the rainforest

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      FOUR PAWS builds first ever sanctuary for former working elephants in Myanmar

      Former logging elephants as well as orphaned or injured animals will be rehabilitated at the new facility

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      FOUR PAWS Ends Bile Bear Keeping in Vietnam's Ninh Binh Province with Rescue of Bears May and Binh Yen

      Suffering is finally over for two Vietnamese bile bears who lived most of their lives in agony on a bear farm

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      Vietnamese bile bears May and Binh Yen rescued

      FOUR PAWS ends bile bear keeping in Ninh Binh province

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      Artist Ai Weiwei: “Animals have been victims of humans for far too long”

      FOUR PAWS hosted the first International Animal Welfare Summit in Vienna, Austria

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      Bear at Russian Football Game Has Long History of Suffering

      FOUR PAWS tried to rescue the bear in 2013

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      Monster Foxes on Finnish Fur Farms

      Statements by FOUR PAWS Wild Animal Expert Thomas Pietsch and Australia Country Director Jeroen van Kernebeek

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      Five Ways Every Australian Can Help End Animal Cruelty

      Five easy ways you can help protect animals today

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      Traumatised Tigers Receive First Medical Check-up Since Their Rescue From Syria

      International animal protection organisation FOUR PAWS conducts first comprehensive medical examination on two tigers rescued from Syria

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      Lion from Illegal Bulgarian Zoo Joins Family Members in the Netherlands

      FOUR PAWS provides a better life for lion rescued from a Bulgarian zoo 

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      Concept artist Ai Weiwei joins first International Animal Welfare Summit in Vienna

      Theme of IAWS 2018: "Animal welfare: question of the future or luxury problem?"

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      FOUR PAWS to Vaccinate 50,000 Stray Dogs Against Rabies in Myanmar

      "Don’t wait vaccinate – Together we save lives" 

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      Rescued Lions from War-torn Zoos in Iraq and Syria Arrive at their Final Home in South Africa

      Traumatised and emaciated, they barely made it through the war. But now lions Saeed and Simba are safe.

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      Two Bulgarian lion cubs find a new home in the Netherlands

      FOUR PAWS moves the animals from illegal keeping to Big Cat Centre FELIDA

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      Switzerland bans the anonymous online trade of dogs

      FOUR PAWS urges global classified ad platforms to follow

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      Best Friends After 12 Years of Separation: Behind the Scenes of the Vietnam Bile Bear Rescue

      Written by Jeroen van Kernebeek, Country Director of FOUR PAWS Australia

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      Heartwarming: Vietnamese Bear Hai Chan Takes First Steps in Her New Sanctuary

      FOUR PAWS releases former bile bear with amputated front paws into outdoor enclosure

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      Michael Kors Announces Fur-free Policy

      With this announcement on 15 December 2017, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo have joined the international Fur Free Retailer Program.

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      FOUR PAWS Rescues Ukrainian Baiting Bear Mashutka

      Mashutka had been regularly abused as a baiting bear at hunting stations near Kiev.

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      VF Corporation Joins Fur Free Retailer

      Media Release: VF Corporation

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      Five Lions Saved From Illegal Inbreeding in Bulgarian Zoo

      FOUR PAWS provides urgent medical care and relocation

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      Five Things to be Aware of When Considering Buying a Puppy Online this Christmas

      It has become common for Australians to buy animals online via classified ads sites, especially those breeds who are considered ‘designer’ and therefore attract a high dollar value.

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      FOUR PAWS Rescues First Bears for its New Sanctuary in Ninh Binh, Vietnam

      FOUR PAWS plans to eventually accommodate up to 100 suffering bears in its newly constructed, species-appropriate sanctuary

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      Two Tigers Rescued from Abandoned Aleppo Zoo Move to Their New Home

      FOUR PAWS moves the traumatised animals to Dutch Big Cat Centre FELIDA

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      FOUR PAWS: Fashion Giant Gucci Commits to Fur-free Policy

      Huge success for the world’s largest non-profit coalition against fur fashion

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      FOUR PAWS Rescues Bear Tyson from Ukrainian Hunting Station

      One of 'Europe’s saddest bears' gets a new home at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

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      Europe's 'Saddest Bears' Still Suffering in Albania

      FOUR PAWS reveals new cases of mistreated young bears

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      Illegal Products from Vietnam’s Horrific Bear Bile Farms Reach Australia

      Despite effective alternatives in the form of synthetic replacements, bear bile is used as an ingredient in Traditional Chinese Medicine. 

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      Huge Success for FOUR PAWS: Armani Commits to Fur-free Policy

      FOUR PAWS welcomes decision of globally renowned fashion brand

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