Finland | 2020 08 13 | Investigation into fur farms in Finland. Raccoon dog.

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Two white raccoon dogs in a small cage at a fur farm in Finland

Anti-Fur Coalition Urges Outdoor Fashion Brand Woolrich to Go Fur-Free

Since its founding in 1988, FOUR PAWS has been campaigning to end the cruelty of fur farming

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Starved and Abandoned: Decade-Long Suffering of Czech Tiger Finally Ends

After his rescue from illegal private keeping, FOUR PAWS gives tiger Tajmir a new lease on life

Pets in Spring: Renewal & Allergies for Furry Friends

FOUR PAWS urges pet owners to stay alert as pollen levels rise, and dogs show signs of seasonal allergies

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Celebrating the Unbreakable Bond

FOUR PAWS South Africa marks International Dog Day with a call for compassion, commitment, and responsible pet ownership.

South Africans Encouraged to Rethink Dairy this World Plant Milk Day

From soy to oat, plant-based milks offer Mzansi a kinder, climate-smart alternative for your morning coffee, cereal, or smoothie

Cattle on live export ship Karim Allah, which is now docked in Cartagena

FOUR PAWS Urges Public to Speak Out Against Cruel Live Animal Export

Animal welfare organisation calls on South Africans to reject weak draft regulations and support an end to live animal exports by sea through a new public e-action before 25 August 2025

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