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FOUR PAWS

is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Our vision is a world where humans treat animals with respect, empathy and understanding.

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emails sent to luxury outdoor brand Woolrich to go fur-free, accompanied with powerful actions in cities.

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supporters urged Indonesia's president to end the dog and cat meat trade in Indonesia.

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emails telling luxury brand Michael Kors to protect Australian lambs from live lamb cutting

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This year, FOUR PAWS helped more than 25,000 stray dogs and cats across 9 countries.

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FOUR PAWS carried out our biggest emergency mission yet by providing life-saving medical care to over 60 big cats and 2 bears in a former zoo in Argentina.

It’s Time for Australia to Give Animals a Fair Go

10 March is Fair Go for Animals Day, a chance to unite and demand government reforms that will build a fairer and more independent system that puts animal welfare first.

Victorians Deliver Clear Mandate for Fur Ban: New Poll

Poll results further cement calls for government action

Rescue Bears Gordo and Florencia

A new beginning for the bears of a former zoo in Argentina

Rescue Tigress Flora

A fresh start for the gentle tiger left abandoned in a former zoo

Bear Tim in his enclosure in a private zoo in Slovenia

#FreeBearTim

What his new life at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach in Austria could look like

Rescue Bear Flora and Lion Erion

Their rescue highlights the urgent need to tackle illegal wildlife trade and private keeping in Albania

Two women going shopping together for clothes

How to Avoid Live Lamb Cut (Mulesed) Wool When Shopping

A guide for consumers

Emergency Mission Argentina

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

Animal-Friendly Gardening in Autumn

How to prepare your flora so it’s fauna-friendly for winter in Australia

Dogs in Autumn

A guide for pet owners: essentials to keep your four-legged friends happy and healthy during the fall season

Cat Fun in Autumn

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

Cat Cold – What to Do

Tips for cat owners: how to help your feline friend recover

When Your Dog Has a Cold – What to Do

Tips for dog owners: how to help your four-legged patient recover

A Guide to Kind Knitting

Wool yarn and alternatives for animal-friendly knitting

How to Avoid Live Lamb Cut (Mulesed) Wool When Shopping

A guide for consumers

Shopping Guide for Animal-Friendly Fashion

From wool to down – have a heart for animals when shopping

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FOUR PAWS is a registered charity with the ACNC

FOUR PAWS Australia is a registered charity with the ACNC (ABN 86 601 868 286).

FOUR PAWS is a member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia and follows its guidelines as a minimum standard.

FOUR PAWS is a core member of the Australian Alliance for Animals.

FOUR PAWS is the official country representative for the Fur Free Retailer program in Australia.

Ban Puppy Farming in Australia

Learn how to avoid falling victim to puppy scams.

Break The Vicious Cycle

End the commercial trade of all big cats in South Africa

End Live Lamb Cutting (Mulesing)

A FOUR PAWS campaign to end the cruel practice of live lamb cutting (mulesing) in Australia

End the Dog & Cat Meat Trade

A FOUR PAWS campaign to end the dog and cat meat trade in Southeast Asia

Farmed Animal Welfare for Better Public Health

Factory farming endangers animal and human health

Fur Free Australia

Australia imports tens of thousands of fur items annually. Help end the cruelty of fur farming. Join our movement to ban fur sales in Australia. It's time for a Fur Free Australia.

Stop Cruel Live Animal Transport

Animal Welfare in Transporting Live Animals

Save the Saddest Bears

A campaign to help bears in need around the world

#WearItKind

A FOUR PAWS campaign to end cruelty in fashion

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Animals in Australia

Our work to help protect animals in Australia

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Companion Animals

We work to ensure dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets get the love they deserve

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Farm Animals

See what we're doing to help cattle, pigs, chickens, geese, sheep, and more farm animals

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Wild Animals

Local and exotic wildlife suffer across a wide range of sectors, we're working to stop it

Nutrition

We're here to inspire you when it comes to enjoy a delicious, healthy diet that is cruelty-free

Animals Abused in Fashion

For an animal-friendly fashion industry - we call for #BanFur, #EndLiveLambCutting and more.

Rapid Response

We help animals in conflict zones and war-torn areas

Help for Strays

We're working across the globe to help stray animals in need

Rescue Bear Tyson

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

Rescue The Sudan Lions

A journey from conflict to sanctuary

Rescue Tigers Snow and Sky

From private keeping in Slovakia to the skies of South Africa

Rescue Dog Sok

The abandoned dog who was chased by dog meat thieves

Rescue Orangutan Gerhana

From a malnourished little baby to a fighting spirit

Rescue Seven Romanian Lions

From sadness to safety: Simba and his siblings found their new home!

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Bear Mira on a flowery meadow in a sanctuary

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emails sent to luxury outdoor brand Woolrich to go fur-free, accompanied with powerful actions in cities.

0+

supporters urged Indonesia's president to end the dog and cat meat trade in Indonesia.

0+

emails telling luxury brand Michael Kors to protect Australian lambs from live lamb cutting

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This year, FOUR PAWS helped more than 25,000 stray dogs and cats across 9 countries.

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FOUR PAWS carried out our biggest emergency mission yet by providing life-saving medical care to over 60 big cats and 2 bears in a former zoo in Argentina.

10 March is Fair Go for Animals Day, a chance to unite and demand government reforms that will build a fairer and more independent system that puts animal welfare first.

Poll results further cement calls for government action

A new beginning for the bears of a former zoo in Argentina

A fresh start for the gentle tiger left abandoned in a former zoo

What his new life at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach in Austria could look like

Their rescue highlights the urgent need to tackle illegal wildlife trade and private keeping in Albania

A guide for consumers

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

How to prepare your flora so it’s fauna-friendly for winter in Australia

A guide for pet owners: essentials to keep your four-legged friends happy and healthy during the fall season

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

Tips for cat owners: how to help your feline friend recover

Tips for dog owners: how to help your four-legged patient recover

Wool yarn and alternatives for animal-friendly knitting

A guide for consumers

From wool to down – have a heart for animals when shopping

for a better world for animals

Support us with your voice!

Be first to hear of our animal rescues and latest news

Learn how to avoid falling victim to puppy scams.

End the commercial trade of all big cats in South Africa

A FOUR PAWS campaign to end the cruel practice of live lamb cutting (mulesing) in Australia

A FOUR PAWS campaign to end the dog and cat meat trade in Southeast Asia

Factory farming endangers animal and human health

Australia imports tens of thousands of fur items annually. Help end the cruelty of fur farming. Join our movement to ban fur sales in Australia. It's time for a Fur Free Australia.

Animal Welfare in Transporting Live Animals

A campaign to help bears in need around the world

A FOUR PAWS campaign to end cruelty in fashion

Our work to help protect animals in Australia

We work to ensure dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets get the love they deserve

See what we're doing to help cattle, pigs, chickens, geese, sheep, and more farm animals

Local and exotic wildlife suffer across a wide range of sectors, we're working to stop it

We're here to inspire you when it comes to enjoy a delicious, healthy diet that is cruelty-free

For an animal-friendly fashion industry - we call for #BanFur, #EndLiveLambCutting and more.

We help animals in conflict zones and war-torn areas

We're working across the globe to help stray animals in need

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

A journey from conflict to sanctuary

From private keeping in Slovakia to the skies of South Africa

The abandoned dog who was chased by dog meat thieves

From a malnourished little baby to a fighting spirit

From sadness to safety: Simba and his siblings found their new home!

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Subscribe to our newsletter and read all about our newest projects, wildlife conservation centres and campaigns, and our global commitment to animals in distress.

Our newsletter informs you about our work on a fortnightly basis.

Our press corner includes the latest local and international press releases of current animal welfare topics, operations, rescues and much more.

Are you a journalist? Contact our press team today with your questions and to set up an interview with one of our experts in the field.