Rescued dog Jackson, Cambodia

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FOUR PAWS helps animals under direct human influence

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LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

Blog and News


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Bear Meimo at Arosa Bear Sanctuary

Sanctuaries


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

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animal species

FOUR PAWS focuses on helping animals that are directly under human influence which includes: farm animals, companion animals and wild animals which are kept under inappropriate conditions. Our goal is to provide direct and prompt assistance to animals in need.

Orangutan Cantik IDN 2017

Apes

Due to excessive deforestation, orangutans urgently need a second chance in their natural habitat

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Bear Mark in his outside enclosure at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach

Bears

These peaceful animals are often forced to live in poor captivity, farmed for bile, or exploited for entertainment purposes

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Tiger Raspoetin at LIONSROCK

Big Cats

Sadly these majestic felines suffer as pets and victims of both the legal and illegal wildlife trade

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Stray cat in Croatia

Cats

While some are beloved family members, many others are unwanted and struggle with hunger and abuse on the streets

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Dairy Farm "Die Melkburen" DE 2017

Cattle

Highly social animals that suffer pain and distress around the globe, as a result of intensive meat and dairy production

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Free Range Chicken AT 2019

Chickens

Information about cattle - FOUR PAWS South Africa - Animal Welfare Organisation

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DFP 2011 DEMO

Dogs

Many are beloved companions, but sadly countless other canines struggle with the dangers of life on the streets

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Geese in the wild

Geese & Ducks

Outgoing and social animals, sadly billions are slaughtered each year for their meat and feathers

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Goats at EGS 2013

Goats

Farmed for their meat, milk, mohair, and cashmere, these intelligent animals suffer from neglect and serious welfare issues

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Guinea Pigs in Germany

Guinea Pigs

Small and sociable, these rodents have specific living conditions that need to be well understood before taking care of them

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Wild horses in the Letea forest reserve

Horses

Many working horses suffer from poor living conditions and a lack of medical care

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Close Up of Mouse Peeking Out of Log

Mice

Commonly assumed to be a low-maintenance pet, but in reality taking care of mice requires extensive knowledge

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Free range pigs in Germany

Pigs

Known to be highly intelligent animals, unfortunately the majority of pigs worldwide suffer due to intensive farming practices

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White Rabbit

Rabbits

While many are well loved pets, increasing numbers of rabbits are being farmed for their angora fur and meat

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Stockphoto of Rat 2020

Rats

With proper care, rats can make loyal pets due to their intelligence, curiosity, and playfulness

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New South Wales | Merino Sheeps in a herd.

Sheep

Sociable, trusting herd animals, sheep unfortunately suffer intensely through live export for meat, milk, and wool production

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