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march napness returns


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Slovakia's last circus tigers


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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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Lamb Chop & Mallory Lewis Named Ambassadors

Together they are urging the merino wool industry to stop mutilating ten million lambs per year


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Sickly black bear rescued from bear baiting in Pakistan.

Rescue Bear Rocky

Freed from a life of misery and fighting for human entertainment


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Brown bear Mark resting in the sun with his head against a treetrunk at Arbesbach

March Napness 2025

The annual sleepiest bear competition returns!


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Tiger Laziz standing in a field of tall grass

The Endangered Species Act Needs Our Protection

Help us save vulnerable species around the world


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Can the Pandemic agreement support meaningful prevention via One Health?

Join the webinar featuring, Nina Jamal, Head of Pandemics & Campaign Strategies at FOUR PAWS 


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March Napness Recap

The Nap Recap to catch you up on the sleepy action from years past


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The Great Elephant Migration: Houston

Join the herd in Houston, Texas


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wildlife SANCTUARIES

We provide species-appropriate homes for rescued animals all over the world.

Lioness Neida at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

A FOUR PAWS project in South Africa since 2006

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Bear Cuc BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

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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Rescued French circus lioness at a sanctuary

Rescue Lionesses Tomoyo and Illiana

A fresh start soon in South Africa for former French circus lions

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Sun bear cub Anuk at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh

Rescue Bear Anuk

The sun bear and the fate of the illegal wildlife trade

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Elephant Madhubala in Pakistan

Rescue Elephant Madhubala

The last captive elephant in a zoo in Pakistan begins a new chapter as she is reunited with her family

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Plants That Are Dangerous to Pets

Protect your beloved animals from poisonous plants in your home and garden

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Tips For Animal-friendly Easter

Some Easter traditions and treats may hide cruelty behind them

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