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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.

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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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World Soil Day 2024: Farming for better soils – Why we need to change to sustainable extensive farming

Current soil health conditions provide another reason for the need to change our animal farming systems. Better animal welfare conditions can help in stopping land degradation.   


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Denmark’s Green Tripartite Agreement: first global tax on livestock emissions, but how will it transform intensive farming?

After months of negotiations between farmers, environmental organisations, political parties and the government, on 18th November, Denmark presented its Green Tripartite Agreement.  


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Romania Bans Fur Farming! But FOUR PAWS Continues Calling for an EU-Wide Ban

Romania is becoming the 16th EU Member State to ban fur farming by 2027 


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Death and Suffering During Live Animal Transports in Europe

FOUR PAWS urges the EU Parliament and the Council to revise the legislation on the protection of animals during transport and end needless animal suffering


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Silent Suffering: Photo Exhibition Highlights Cruel Realities of Animals in Europe

The immense suffering of animals in Europe was brought to light during a photo exhibition hosted by animal welfare NGOs FOUR PAWS and Eurogroup for Animals.


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FOUR PAWS congratulates EC for AW Commissioner

For the first time, animal welfare is included in the title of a Commissioner.


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Cruel puppy trade is thriving on Facebook and Instagram

Investigations by global animal welfare organisation reveal thriving trade of puppies across Europe in breach of Meta, country and EU regulations


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