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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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