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Welfare of Cats and Dogs


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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.

Our Focus 

We work to ensure that companion animals, farm animals and wild animals are legally protected from exploitation and abuse. 

We collaborate with policy makers and stakeholders in the EU to prevent illegal trade and other cruel commercial activities in both pets and wildlife, as well as to improve the lives of farm animals suffering in intensive farming systems and live transport.

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Press, blog posts, rescues and other news.

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Next Weeks’ Plenary Vote on the Proposal on Dogs and Cats: No Easy Heartwarming Affair

The European Parliament is finalising its position on the first ever EU rules on dogs and cats welfare. The prospects? Not so rosy


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AGRI Vote Leaves Loopholes Wide Open for Illegal Pet Trade

The AGRI Report protects no one — except illegal traders.


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Four Paws Welcomes Pandemic Agreement for Global Health and Animal Welfare

Newly adopted agreement will help prevent pandemics at source before humans and animals suffer


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Vision or Hallucination? Execution Is Key: Four Paws’ Statement on the Vision for Agriculture

Commenting on today's publication of the Commission's Vision for Agriculture


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Creating a Kinder World for Animals

Looking back at 2024, here are just some of the incredible animal welfare highlights we achieved with the help of our supporters!

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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 conducted more than 30,000 sterilisations of stray dogs and cats!

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After supporters around the world sent over 270,000 emails and made over 5,000 calls and countless social media posts, Max Mara Fashion Group finally went fur-free.

FOUR PAWS International Campaigns

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