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Bears in the U.S. Need our Protection


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Tiger Tajmir is Home 


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The Great Elephant Migration


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Looking back at 2024, here are just a few of the incredible animal welfare successes we achieved with the help of our supporters!

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FOUR PAWS carried out 36 rescue missions and 134 vet checks in its sanctuaries and cooperation projects.

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This year FOUR PAWS spayed/neutered more than 30,000  stray dogs and cats worldwide!

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After supporters around the world sent over 270,000 emails and made over 5,000 calls and countless social media posts, Max Mara Fashion Group finally went fur-free.

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10 Facts About Live Lamb Cutting

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Celebrating Madhubala and World Animal Day

Join us for very special event celebrating the arrival of the inspiring Madhubala sculpture in Chelsea, Massachusetts! 


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Bears Need Our Protection, Both in Captivity and in the Wild

Congressional attacks on the Endangered Species Act are leaving grizzly bears vulnerable 


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Animal Welfare is Missing from the USDA’s New Program

Expanding rural veterinary care is a good idea, but sound animal welfare practices need to be implemented to improve the health of farm animals 


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How Climate Change Impacts Animals

The climate crisis affects humanity and the animals FOUR PAWS works to protect


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Woolrich: Still Ignoring Animal Cruelty

The last big outdoor brand to sell fur from raccoon dogs and other species – Will Woolrich’s Arctic Parkas soon be without animal fur?


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Starved for a Decade, An Abandoned Tiger Gets Rescued

Rescued from illegal ownership, FOUR PAWS gives tiger Tajmir a new lease on life


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Great Elephant Migration

FOUR PAWS and the Great Elephant Migration's star sculpture arrives in Chelsea, Mass.


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Farm Animal Welfare Laws are Under Attack

The good news? So far, the groundbreaking extreme confinement bans have been upheld in court


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LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

A FOUR PAWS project in South Africa since 2006

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BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

A FOUR PAWS project in Vietnam since 2017

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BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

A FOUR PAWS project in Germany since 2006

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Rescue Bear Dunbar

New beginnings for a brave bear

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Rescue Tiger Tajmir

New beginnings for an abandoned tiger

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Rescue Lion Mero

Big cats are not pets, and this lion cub paid the price

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How Dogs Communicate

Understanding your dog’s body language and behavior

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What to Look for in a Pet Boarding Facility

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Are You and Your Animals Storm-Ready?

A guide to keeping your pets safe during severe weather, winter cold, and wildfires

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