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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.

#WearItKind

Together, we can drive an animal-friendly fashion future

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#ProtectMillions

Stolen. Killed. Eaten. End the Dog and Cat Meat Trade

#TheySufferWeSuffer

Pandemics and Animal Welfare: Support our demands for a world of higher animal welfare!

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Live Animal Transport in Europe

#SaveTheSaddestBears

Bears are still kept in appalling conditions. Their owners often use them for profit. Whether for bile extraction, training hunting dogs or...

#RuthlessTrade

With no clear rules and regulations within the European Union tigers are being bred, traded and moved with no one really knowing exactly ...

10 Facts About Pigs

What do you know about these remarkable animals?

10 Facts About Live Lamb Cutting

What is this cruel practice and how can we protect lambs?

10 Facts About Cats

Surprising facts about our feline friends

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Giving Tuesday is December 2

Help us provide vital medical care for more than 60 animals at former Zoo Luján

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We’re Breaking Up with Michael Kors

Stars and style trailblazers stand up for lambs

New Rules Would Weaken the Endangered Species Act and Put Wildlife in Danger

You have until December 21 to submit a public comment and protect animals in need

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Urgent Action Needed to Protect Endangered Species

Sign our letter to stand up for wildlife

Historic Veterinary Mission in Former Argentinian Zoo

FOUR PAWS provides urgent care for over 60 animals in emergency mission

Giving Tuesday FAQs

Everything you need to know about the giving holiday!

Emergency Mission Argentina

A turning point for the animals of a former zoo — and one of our most complex missions to date

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A Cruel Alaska Program Aims to Kill as Many Bears as Possible

Animal protection groups are suing the Alaska Board of Game over the unconstitutional predator control program

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LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

A FOUR PAWS project in South Africa since 2006

BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

A FOUR PAWS project in Vietnam since 2017

BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz

A FOUR PAWS project in Germany since 2006

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Rescue Bear Dunbar

New beginnings for a brave bear

Tiger Tajmir at an indoor enclosure at Liberec Zoo

Rescue Tiger Tajmir

New beginnings for an abandoned tiger

Lion cub Mero at his temporary home in a zoo in Czechia

Rescue Lion Mero

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

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Cat Fun in Autumn

How to keep your pet busy and entertained during the cozy fall season

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Essentials to keep your four-legged friends happy and healthy during the fall season

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