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Take a look at another successful year for animal welfare

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FOUR PAWS helps animals under direct human influence. 

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New EU law requires identification and registration of kept dogs and cats to combat illegal trade

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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.

EU Legislators Strike Agreement on New Law

EU Legislators Strike Agreement on New Law to Combat Illegal Trade of Dogs and Cats

New EU law requires identification and registration of kept dogs and cats to combat illegal trade 


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Animal welfare legislation: Missing from the 2026 Work Programme

FOUR PAWS calls on the Commission to act on its commitment to modernise animal welfare legislation in 2026 


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Fur Farms’ Disproportionate Costs Highlight Need for Full Ban

A full-cost accounting report reveals that EU fur farming comes at an annual cost of €446 million to EU citizens. 


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The Winter Season Is Here

Caring for our animals during this time 

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Pets in Winter

Keeping your four-legged friends happy and safe during the cold season


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How to Get Your Dog Healthily Through Winter

Road salt, gravel and snow – keep your beloved friend safe in the cold season


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Outdoor Cats in the Winter

Tips on how to keep your cat safe through the cold season


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Feeding Birds in Winter

How you can help the little visitors in the cold season


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Creating a Kinder World for Animals

Looking back at 2025, here are just some of the incredible animal welfare highlights we achieved with the help of our supporters!

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We urged U.S. luxury outdoor brand Woolrich to go fur-free with over 200,000 emails and powerful actions in cities across Europe.

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Over 100,000 signatures urged Indonesia's president to end the dog and cat meat trade in the country.

FOUR PAWS International Campaigns

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#FurFreeEurope

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