The Wear it Kind Brand Directory received an update of 35 international fashion brands More FOUR PAWS and KMC have successfully relocated the lonely elephant to her new home More FOUR PAWS undertakes lifechanging rehoming to Karachi Safari Park and brings an end to zoo captivity of elephants in Pakistan More The brown bears were rescued from a private zoo in the Donetsk region in an emergency action More Decision follows discussions with FOUR PAWS as Mango signs the FOUR PAWS Brand Letter of Intent campaign More FOUR PAWS Australia applauds NSW MPs speaking out for Aussie lambs More Over ten million lambs in Australia endure so-called live lamb cutting each year More Leading animal welfare organisations launch new report ‘The Broken Promise’, and unite with wool growers in demand for overdue action to end live lamb cutting More FOUR PAWS rates over 200 fashion brands, revealing massive shortcomings in animal welfare. More Global animal welfare organisation calls for a ban of wild animals in circuses worldwide More Senate passes Export Control Amendment (Ending Live Sheep Exports by Sea) Bill 2024 More New report by FOUR PAWS reveals scale of illegal trafficking of dogs and cats for their meat More Government introduce legislation to end live sheep exports by 2028 More Nikola and Vasylyna were found roaming the streets after escaping private captivity More White lion Romeo was exploited for circus shows in France until his rescue in 2023 More This weekend, Government announced their transition plan to end live sheep exports. What does this mean for the future of live export and animal welfare? More Bear Chinh is freed from his cage after two decades of captivity More FOUR PAWS and partners rank 150 leading global food companies on animal welfare More FOUR PAWS Australia together with 10 leading animal protection organisations in Australia, have written an open letter to Prime Minister Albanese asking that his Government fulfil its election promise to phase out live sheep exports from Australia. More FOUR PAWS on ground for crucial improvement work of future enclosure More Vets and wildlife experts support government in ending bear dancing and baiting More FOUR PAWS has been helping strays in need for 25 years with veterinary care and community programs More FOUR PAWS recently evacuated nearly 50 wild animals from war-torn Khartoum More As of today, Australia has consumed 100% of its maximum recommended yearly meat intake ' More FOUR PAWS and Fur Free Alliance encouraged over 274,000 supporters to send protest mails More Shocking new footage reveals appaling lamb mortality rate in Australia More FOUR PAWS disappointed by missed opportunity to include animal welfare topics More FOUR PAWS calls on responsible authorities for urgent action after one bear has already died More FOUR PAWS transfers eleven lions to its LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary More Possible mammal-to-mammal infection poses a threat to wildlife and raises concerns about a new human pandemic More FOUR PAWS discovers dozens of cases of abused and exploited big cats and bears More FOUR PAWS advocates for humane treatment of companion animals and pandemic prevention More FOUR PAWS and partners enhance health of feline friends More How your tourism choices can protect species across the beautiful island of Bali this summer More Ramba was illegally kept as a status symbol pet in a private home More The third edition of FOUR PAWS Animal Welfare in Fashion report in collaboration with Good on You has been published today, with 100 international companies assessed and rated regarding their policies and commitments to improve animal welfare and reduce the use of animal-derived-materials More Starving lions, hyenas, and wildcats were relocated to temporary safe space in daring mission More Wildlife experts prevent breeding and improve keeping conditions at rescue centre More FOUR PAWS says the denial of a multibillion-dollar trade deal based in part on animal welfare concerns, is a strong message to industry and government that more needs to be done for animals More FOUR PAWS gave recommendations over a month ago but officials lack an answer More FOUR PAWS supports Vietnamese authorities with rabies vaccination drive More The ban will begin in January 2027 More “The Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response must deliver on the promise of working together to prevent another Pandemic,” say World Leaders and scientists More The severe bird flu outbreak is causing the South African government to encourage farmers to step up biosecurity measures More UN Food Summit aims for transformation More FOUR PAWS is working to curb the tiger trade and commercial use of captive tigers. More Government now calling for nationwide inspections at animal protection centres. More A two-part report reveals fashion’s true cost for animals, humans and climate, and showcases new technology to create sustainable future-proof fashion. More Leading animal welfare organisation says the bird flu outbreak in Finland part of a wider problem across Europe More Animal welfare organisation calls for an overhaul of global food systems to tackle the problem More Italian veterinary services have confirmed that five dogs and one cat in Brescia have been diagnosed with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) More Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS says Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza could be a looming pandemic if we don’t rethink farming. More Global animal welfare organisation calls the situation “deeply worrying” More FOUR PAWS saves dog Nadiya and her ten puppies during flood aftermath More FOUR PAWS helps design ba&sh animal welfare policy More FOUR PAWS welcomes step towards higher animal welfare by switching to certified non-mulesed wool More FOUR PAWS transferred the former restaurant bears to BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz More FOUR PAWS had hoped that negotiations would finally recognise the need for a holistic approach to food systems More FOUR PAWS warns of tourist attractions that cruelly profit off big cats More FOUR PAWS brings lioness Vasylyna to its FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary in the Netherlands More FOUR PAWS is sending pet food and cages to help animals affected by the catastrophe More FOUR PAWS and other health, environmental and conservational organisations encourage governments to not renege on delivering key pandemic treaty fulfilments More FOUR PAWS is willing to support further in Argentina, improving the lives of captive big cats More The FOUR PAWS-run wild animal sanctuary in Kosovo currently houses 20 rescued bears More Two rescued Bengal tigers arrive safely in Jordan More FOUR PAWS en route to bring two tigers rescued from illegal breeding farm to wildlife sanctuary in Jordan More 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 More FOUR PAWS experts worked tirelessly to help save her life More FOUR PAWS experts worked tirelessly to help save her life More FOUR PAWS in Pakistan: “With proper care, rehabilitation is possible for elephant Noor Jehan.” More FOUR PAWS together with pro athletes call on sportswear giant to “Just Don't Do It” More Two of Pakistan’s last four captive African elephants at Karachi Zoo live in dire conditions despite expert recommendation for relocation More Agribusiness panicked tactics against animal welfare benchmarks ignore consumer demand for better animal care More 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 More Crucial need for animal food and veterinary care after devastating earthquakes More FOUR PAWS rescued four tigers in 2022 after more than 15 years in a train carriage More FOUR PAWS providing food and veterinary care for animals affected by the recent earthquakes More Several NGOs urge WHO and Member States to put animal welfare at the centre of WHO Pandemic Treaty More FOUR PAWS and partner NGOs deliver vital support to dogs, cats and farmed animals More FOUR PAWS latest help focuses on protecting stray cats in five cities in Ukraine More Survey finds Australian puppy scammers profiteering from animal abuse. More FOUR PAWS transfers bear Mark to its BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach in Austria More With bear Mark’s rescue, FOUR PAWS closed a chapter of cruel animal keeping in Albania More FOUR PAWS urges governments to prioritise food systems to meet global climate targets More FOUR PAWS successfully transfers two big cats after two years of preparations More Joint Media Statement – FOUR PAWS Australia, Humane Society International Australia More FOUR PAWS supports European Citizens' Initiative for a fur-free Europe More FOUR PAWS reveals animal welfare violations on almost half of investigated farms More Bear was illegally kept in Son La province, Vietnam More FOUR PAWS continues its support of stray animals and shelters across the country More Food systems transformation to take centre stage at first Food4Climate pavilion at annual UN climate summit More FOUR PAWS calls for global action to address systemic abuses of animals and its dangerous impact on our world More BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa welcomes Iva in species-appropriate surroundings More FOUR PAWS takes in bear from war-torn Donetsk region at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr More FOUR PAWS rescued Kaavan in 2020 and flew him to Cambodia in “heaviest” mission yet More International vet team from FOUR PAWS performs innovative super-size procedure More 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 More Studies have shown taking your dog to work showed benefits to productivity and workplace happiness. More This is the third conviction of a dog meat trafficker since the national government’s declaration in 2018 that 'dogs are not food' More FOUR PAWS Animal Assisted Therapy programme provides emotional support and PTSD prevention More FOUR PAWS welcomes strong signal and urges market leader to switch to certified wool to help prevent the mutilation of lambs More FOUR PAWS delivers help in full capacity again for homeless dogs and cats across the country More Urgent and decisive action needed More Bear cubs discovered tied in sack and offered for sale in Vietnam More FOUR PAWS partners with Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) to provide relief for war-torn zoos More New FOUR PAWS report reveals market leader Nike lagging behind competitors on animal welfare More Ukrainian zoos at risk of running out of food supplies – FOUR PAWS acting upon official request from Ukrainian authorities More FOUR PAWS and partners provide urgent help for thousands of dogs and cats More FOUR PAWS rescued four tigers from a train carriage in Argentina in early March More FOUR PAWS rescues former ‘restaurant bear’ in Ukraine More A new platform distributes food and supplies to shelters where help is needed the most More Four out of five companies have policies in place, but the food industry must move faster to deliver meaningful welfare impacts More Launch of 2-million-strong animal welfare alliance to put animals on political agenda More New investigation reveals dogs sold for meat alongside bats, snakes and wild boar in Sulawesi “extreme” wet markets despite disease risk More FOUR PAWS orangutan project combines species, environment, and climate protection More FOUR PAWS transfers four rescued tigers to LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary More FOUR PAWS rescues four tigers after more than 15 years in train carriage More FOUR PAWS takes in bears from partner organisation in Kyiv region More FOUR PAWS is on the ground at the vote for the Resolution which highlights the nexus between animal welfare, environment, and sustainable development More Major UN summit opening session begins with key votes to come on historic nexus resolution later in the week More FOUR PAWS to rescue and relocate ‘train tigers’ to its LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary More Bear farming lynchpin Hanoi remains inactive in phasing out the cruel practice More New FOUR PAWS report reveals South Africa’s key role in cruel global big cat trade More FOUR PAWS, applauds iconic fashion brand showing more compassion in fashion More Global animal welfare organisation, FOUR PAWS, welcome decision that luxury brand goes fur free More FOUR PAWS latest success in the fight against mulesing More Capital Hanoi remains bear farming lynchpin despite declining demand for bear bile More New partnership to end mulesing in Australia More FOUR PAWS welcomes Hoi An City People’s Committee's progressive actions to protect dogs, cats, and people More FOUR PAWS publishes the latest Animal Welfare in Fashion report More Wildlife experts recommend urgent tusk surgery for elephant Noor Jehan More FOUR PAWS, the global animal welfare organisation, hoped this would be a turning point in the campaign against the dog meat trade More 2021 investigative fur report on ‘Cruelty, COVID-19 and changing times' More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS is disappointed that the role of factory farming has been neglected yet again More But without addressing animal welfare it will be a historic missed opportunity More FOUR PAWS highlights the link between health, animal welfare, and pandemics. More FOUR PAWS rescued the lions from inappropriate breeding and keeping conditions in Romania More Wool Connect Conference agenda highlights importance of sheep welfare and open discussions on mulesing alternatives. More FOUR PAWS welcomes the inaugural summit, but sees the discussion as too one-sided on large corporations More Open letter to Australian wool industry spearheaded by FOUR PAWS More FOUR PAWS calls for strictly enforced animal protection laws More FOUR PAWS reveals that almost 90 per cent of shoppers want fashion industry to prioritise animal welfare More Over 160 bears still suffer in Vietnam’s capital despite bear bile ban More FOUR PAWS has transferred two adult bears and their cub to BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr More 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. More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS brought Jambolina to Arosa Bear Sanctuary in December 2020 More FOUR PAWS rescues two former bile bears in Vietnam More Puma follows similar moves by Calvin Klein and Marks & Spencer to commit to mulesing-free deadline of 2025 More FOUR PAWS calls on WHO member states to prevent future pandemics More Animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS calls for better protections More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS calls on responsible organisations and governments to improve the human-animal relationship to prevent future pandemics More FOUR PAWS already reported on the killing of the 895 young bulls of "Karim Allah” this Sunday More Rescue comes a week after interception of 61 dogs in a minivan in Siem Reap More The letter to the European Commission is signed by more than 140 international scientists More FOUR PAWS steps in to assist Cambodian authorities in first ever interception of dogs being taken for the dog meat trade More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS welcomes newest member in the Fur Free Retailer program More Hundreds of animals were left homeless after the devastating explosion in Beirut in August More FOUR PAWS provides over 60,000 meals for starving dogs and rescues puppies in urgent need of care More 25 animals rescued before brutal slaughter in the country’s so-called cat meat capital More FOUR PAWS relocates bears Suzie and Bubloo to Jordan More FOUR PAWS brings bear Jambolina to her new home at Arosa Bear Sanctuary More The new PSA from writer and director Dustin Brown shines a spotlight on the bloody fur trade More FOUR PAWS receives global support in fight against cruel trade, with over 116,000 Aussies adding their name to the call More For the first time FOUR PAWS moves an elephant by air More FOUR PAWS offers to take three cubs into its species-appropriate care More Days ahead of FOUR PAWS' first ever elephant transfer More FOUR PAWS provides forever home for long-suffering bears at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh More FOUR PAWS hosts world premiere of wildlife crime investigator Karl Ammann’s new documentary More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS reveals impact of the dog and cat meat trade on tourism at World Travel Market event More FOUR PAWS rescues brown bear in North Macedonia and transfers him to DANCING BEARS PARK Belitsa More The Islamabad High Court assigns FOUR PAWS with the relocation of lonely Kaavan More 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. More With thousands of animals advertised online on any given day, this is a major industry with little to no animal welfare regulation. More FOUR PAWS medical examination shows that elephant Kaavan is fit to be relocated More After the harrowing death of two lions More FOUR PAWS Statement More FOUR PAWS saves pets in Lebanon More Thousands of dogs are spared a gruesome death by drowning, choking, and asphyxiation More 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 More Positive results to hopefully encourage more wool producers to end mulesing More The cubs arrived at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh days before Vietnam announces ban on all wildlife trade More FOUR PAWS transfers Jill and Sahib to Animal and Species Protection Centre TIERART More FOUR PAWS provides species-appropriate home for two bears in Vietnam More FOUR PAWS applauds local government for reacting to its year-long investigations More FOUR PAWS advises how to prepare pets for a normal routine again More The fight against the fur industry just took two steps forward More FOUR PAWS urges brands to step up for all animals in the ‘new normal’. More FOUR PAWS discovers bears, wolves, eagles and monkeys for sale on online portals More Cub Mochi finds a species-appropriate home at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh More FOUR PAWS ORANGUTAN FOREST SCHOOL takes traumatised ape orphan into safe custody More FOUR PAWS demands ban on fur farms and the sale of fur More FOUR PAWS releases new report unveiling out-of-control captive tiger trade More Ban on global wildlife markets could prevent such health crises in the future More FOUR PAWS reveals new dog and cat meat trend amongst global pandemic More Coronavirus might endanger last great apes More Four lions have already lost two thirds of their natural body weight More Fur production is responsible for the painful death of millions of animals every year More Make gift-giving fun, fashionable and kinder to animals this festive season More Animals urgently need food and medical treatment More Bear Ben finds a species-appropriate home at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh More FOUR PAWS continues to fight for safe shelter for surviving sheep More FOUR PAWS’ partner drilled holes in ship's side – rescue mission continues today More Dasha and Lelya find forever home at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr More Suffering bears find a species-appropriate and safe home at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh More FOUR PAWS found a new home for Dushi in Germany after rescue from Albanian horror zoo More FOUR PAWS is calling on people to sign a petition encouraging more brands to take action More On World Lion Day, the world focuses on these creatures in all their beauty and majesty. These animals, however, are facing a crisis More FOUR PAWS launch Wear it Kind to bring animal protection into fashion fold More FOUR PAWS rescues and transfers Suzana and Bruno to Croatian bear refuge More Shocking Dog Meat Free Indonesia exposé leads to launch of Karanganyar action plan to eliminate brutal dog meat trade More The bear is now safe at species-appropriate BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina More FOUR PAWS calls on the European Commission to finally ban tiger trade More The Fur Free Retailer Program includes over 1,000 companies More Mi and Tam delight animal keepers in FOUR PAWS’ BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh More FOUR PAWS brings Lenci, Zhaku and Bobby to Dutch Big Cat Centre FELIDA More FOUR PAWS helps to release bear trio into the wild after a year of preparation More FOUR PAWS calls on authorities to hand over brown bear More FOUR PAWS calls for protest against Albanian authorities More Motan and Pisa finally get the chance to heal from their difficult past at LIONSROCK More International animal protection organisation FOUR PAWS successfully transfers bear Dushi to BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz in northern Germany More The largest FOUR PAWS rescue mission to date was preceded by several months of preparations and negotiations More FOUR PAWS transfers cruelly traded tiger from Netherlands to South Africa More Over 40 zoo animals will be evacuated once the situation is safe for the rescue team More The evacuation and relocation of the suffering zoo animals begins late March More Suspicion of testicular cancer More Former bile bears find a new home at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh More Hundreds of animals still suffer on bear farms More 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' More FOUR PAWS calls on local authorities to put an end to the cruel torture More FOUR PAWS calls for consequences for bear farmers More FOUR PAWS successfully transferred former baiting bear Laska to BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr More 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 More FOUR PAWS demands permanent closure of zoo and relocation of animals More FOUR PAWS welcomes Meimo and Amelia at Arosa Bear Sanctuary More FOUR PAWS provides sanctuary for cub victim of wild cat trade in Europe More FOUR PAWS set to rehome the bears promptly More FOUR PAWS brings the baby bears to its sanctuary in Ninh Binh More FOUR PAWS prompts eBay to implement measures against the cruel illegal puppy trade on their classified ad sites More Global brand makes animal welfare commitments in fashion house More Opinion from Jeroen van Kernebeek, Country Director, FOUR PAWS Australia More Orangutan babies learn to climb in the rainforest of Borneo More FOUR PAWS continues to uncover the brutal side of Italy's buffalo farms More Three lions and a three-legged bear are among the rescued animals. More FOUR PAWS plans to socialise the rescued lions Saeed and Nala in South Africa More FOUR PAWS urges the European Commission to ban the trade in tigers for good More 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. More FOUR PAWS and Fur Free Alliance call on luxury fashion brand to go fur-free More Campaigners urge Indonesian government to keep its promise to ban the cruelty More FOUR PAWS announces new plan to vaccinate one million dogs and cats More Horses and cats of Gili Islands receive food and medical care More Gumtree UK decides for crackdown on illegal puppy traders More FOUR PAWS urges South Africa to change direction on the fate of lions for International Lion Day More 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 More FOUR PAWS on alarming developments in the light of International Tiger Day More FOUR PAWS research and police raids in Czech Republic uncover ruthless tiger trade More Artist concerned about the animals’ future More FOUR PAWS transfers last Serbian dancing bear to his new Swiss home More Written by Elise Burgess, Head of Communications at FOUR PAWS Australia More Kvitka awaits a future without fighting More FOUR PAWS rescues baiting bear from Ukrainian hunting station More Shocking scenes show once again the need for wild animal rescues and protection More After receiving 24-hour care at the sanctuary for the past few weeks, the bear cubs were successfully transferred this week More Animal protection group commits to ongoing five-year program More FOUR PAWS Australia signs major brands to global program as animals used in the fashion industry gains consumer attention More First orangutan students attend their lessons in the rainforest More Former logging elephants as well as orphaned or injured animals will be rehabilitated at the new facility More Suffering is finally over for two Vietnamese bile bears who lived most of their lives in agony on a bear farm More FOUR PAWS ends bile bear keeping in Ninh Binh province More FOUR PAWS hosted the first International Animal Welfare Summit in Vienna, Austria More FOUR PAWS tried to rescue the bear in 2013 More Statements by FOUR PAWS Wild Animal Expert Thomas Pietsch and Australia Country Director Jeroen van Kernebeek More Five easy ways you can help protect animals today More International animal protection organisation FOUR PAWS conducts first comprehensive medical examination on two tigers rescued from Syria More FOUR PAWS provides a better life for lion rescued from a Bulgarian zoo More Theme of IAWS 2018: "Animal welfare: question of the future or luxury problem?" More "Don’t wait vaccinate – Together we save lives" More Traumatised and emaciated, they barely made it through the war. But now lions Saeed and Simba are safe. More FOUR PAWS moves the animals from illegal keeping to Big Cat Centre FELIDA More FOUR PAWS urges global classified ad platforms to follow More Written by Jeroen van Kernebeek, Country Director of FOUR PAWS Australia More FOUR PAWS releases former bile bear with amputated front paws into outdoor enclosure More With this announcement on 15 December 2017, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo have joined the international Fur Free Retailer Program. More Mashutka had been regularly abused as a baiting bear at hunting stations near Kiev. More Media Release: VF Corporation More FOUR PAWS provides urgent medical care and relocation More 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. More FOUR PAWS plans to eventually accommodate up to 100 suffering bears in its newly constructed, species-appropriate sanctuary More FOUR PAWS moves the traumatised animals to Dutch Big Cat Centre FELIDA More Huge success for the world’s largest non-profit coalition against fur fashion More One of 'Europe’s saddest bears' gets a new home at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr More FOUR PAWS reveals new cases of mistreated young bears More Despite effective alternatives in the form of synthetic replacements, bear bile is used as an ingredient in Traditional Chinese Medicine. More FOUR PAWS welcomes decision of globally renowned fashion brand More
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