FOUR PAWS

FOUR PAWS 37+ years of helping animals. Global animal welfare charity with animal sanctuaries and shelters. ๐Ÿพ Animal Welfare.

Worldwide. ๐ŸŒ
FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation fighting for a world where animals are treated with respect, empathy, and understanding. With offices in 15 countries as well as 13 sanctuaries for rescued animals, FOUR PAWS provides rapid help and long-term solutions. Find out more about what we do and how you can support us on our website: https://www.four-paws.org.au.

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04/09/2026

From a concrete cage to their best summer ever. ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿป

For years, Frol and Frosia knew nothing but concrete, noise, and complete isolation. Their rescue in 2020 changed everything.

At BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr (ะ’ะตะดะผะตะถะธะน ะŸั€ะธั‚ัƒะปะพะบ ะ”ะพะผะฐะถะธั€), they finally had a safe, species-appropriate home where they could begin to recover and rediscover what it means to simply be bears. ๐ŸŒณ

Then, late last year, the beloved duo began another chapter at BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa (ะŸะะ ะš ะ—ะ ะœะ•ะงะšะ˜ ะ‘ะตะปะธั†ะฐ) in Bulgaria. ๐ŸŒณ

And just look at them now. ๐Ÿฅน
โ˜€๏ธ Cooling off in the pool
๐Ÿพ Wrestling and playing together
๐Ÿ‰ Enjoying enrichment from their dedicated caretakers

After everything Frol and Frosia endured, seeing them living their best bear lives is exactly what sanctuary life should be about. โค๏ธ

7,000 animals. One small clinic. A huge impact for street dogs and cats and wildlife. ๐Ÿ•๐ŸˆBorneo is one of the most biodiv...
03/09/2026

7,000 animals. One small clinic. A huge impact for street dogs and cats and wildlife. ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿˆ

Borneo is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. In East Kalimantan, free-roaming dogs and cats share that home with extraordinary wildlife.

That's why stray animal care here does triple duty:
1๏ธโƒฃ Veterinary treatment, sterilisation and rabies vaccination help dogs and cats live healthier lives. It also helps to end the cycle of more puppies and kittens being born onto the streets.
2๏ธโƒฃ And also help reduce disease risks and conflict between free-roaming animals, communities and wildlife.
3๏ธโƒฃ Vaccination also helps create a protective buffer that reduces the risk of diseases passing between animals, people and wildlife.

At the heart of this work is a small veterinary clinic run by our local partner Pro Natura, which has been caring for animals of East Kalimantan for more than 15 years.

Since 2020, around 7,000 dogs and cats have received sterilisation, rabies vaccination or medical treatment. โค๏ธ

Sometimes lasting change doesn't begin with a dramatic rescue. Sometimes it begins with one vaccination, one treatment and one animal at a time. ๐Ÿพ

Thank you for being part of change that lasts. ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ• A disturbing report is raising serious concerns about organised networks trafficking stolen dogs for slaughter in Tuy...
03/09/2026

๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ• A disturbing report is raising serious concerns about organised networks trafficking stolen dogs for slaughter in Tuy Hoa, Vietnam.

We received yet another report through the FOUR PAWS Reporting Tool describing trucks collecting large numbers of dogs from slaughterhouses in Tuy Hoa, Vietnam, before transporting them north to be sold for meat.

According to the report: "Trucks regularly arrive to buy dogs in large numbers from slaughterhouses, most of them stolen pets, and then transport them to northern Vietnam to be sold for meat. This happens routinely, roughly every 2โ€“3 days."

If accurate, this points to a deeply concerning and potentially organised trafficking operation. One in which dogs are stolen, crammed into cages, and then forced to endure cruel confinement, pain and suffering over long journeys, while their families search for them in vain. ๐Ÿ’”

Itโ€™s important to remember: The vast majority of Vietnamese people love dogs and cats as family. Many are speaking out, reporting cruelty, and working with us to end the dog and cat meat trade. Together, we say: / โ .

๐Ÿ“ฃ We are calling on the relevant authorities to urgently investigate these reported transport networks, strengthen inspections and monitoring of slaughterhouses, and take action where laws have been broken. ๐Ÿšซ

โš ๏ธ The illegal theft, trade and transport of dogs doesn't just cause immense animal suffering and heartbreak for families. It also poses serious risks to public health, disease control, and is linked to organised crime.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ We need your voice. Say NO to animal cruelty. Sign our petition via the link below.

๐Ÿ‘๏ธ These reports make a real difference. Every report helps build a clearer picture of where and how this trade is operating. If you are travelling and witness suspected dog or cat theft, transport or slaughter connected to the meat trade, please report it through the FOUR PAWS Reporting Tool - link below.

๐Ÿ“Œ Please note: the Reporting Tool is not an emergency rescue or law enforcement service. If an animal is in immediate danger, please contact local authorities or a local animal rescue organisation so help can arrive in time.



ยฉ FOUR PAWS | Vietnam Reporting Tool

๐ŸŽ‰ HUGE WIN FOR ANIMALS: Hungary will ban wild animals in circuses from January 2027! ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿฏ๐ŸŽช๐ŸšซElephants, big cats, primates,...
02/09/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ HUGE WIN FOR ANIMALS: Hungary will ban wild animals in circuses from January 2027! ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿฏ๐ŸŽช๐Ÿšซ

Elephants, big cats, primates, bears are among the 25 animal groups who will no longer be forced to perform for entertainment. After decades of campaigning, we have finally made it happen. ๐Ÿ’ช

โ—Animals are not entertainmentโ— Itโ€™s time to end wild animals in circuses all over the world, once and for all.

Can we make Australia be the next country to ban wild animals in circuses? Add your name to our petition. ๐Ÿ‘‡๐ŸŒ

Two years. 136 reports. And a clearer picture of where big cats may be suffering. ๐Ÿฆ๐ŸฏTwo years ago, we launched the Big C...
01/09/2026

Two years. 136 reports. And a clearer picture of where big cats may be suffering. ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฏ

Two years ago, we launched the Big Cat Reporting Tool so people around the world could speak up when they encountered concerning situations involving lions, tigers and other big cats.

And what people are seeing is concerning. From South Africa to Thailand and the USA, reports have included big cats:
๐ŸŽช kept or used in circuses
๐Ÿค used for public interactions
๐Ÿก kept on residential properties
๐Ÿ’” subjected to suspected cruelty or inappropriate keeping
๐Ÿพ exploited as cubs
๐Ÿ’ธ advertised or traded online

These reports help us build a clearer picture of the issues facing captive big cats, identify recurring concerns and strengthen our advocacy for better protection and welfare.

So if you see something that doesn't look right, if you encounter a lion, tiger or another big cat being kept or used in concerning circumstances, please submit a report through our Big Cat Reporting Tool.

๐Ÿ“ข See it. Report it. Help us make their situation visible.

You can also now report suspected cruelty involving big cats used in circuses.

๐Ÿ”— Link in the comments below.

31/08/2026

When Kaseem woke from his coma, one of the first things he asked was whether his cats had been saved. ๐Ÿฅบ๐Ÿˆ They had.

And this is the moment they finally saw each other again. โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน

Kaseem was severely injured when his home in Lebanon was bombed in the conflict. He was immediately rushed to the hospital. There, he fell into a deep coma from his injuries.

While he was fighting to recover, two members of his family were still missing: his beloved cats, Caramel and Meshmosh.

His parents knew how much their son loved them and called our partner Animals Lebanon for help. After hours of searching through the rubble, the team found both cats alive. ๐Ÿพ

They were brought to safety, given food and checked by a veterinarian. Thankfully, neither was injured. Caramel settled in and welcomed the cuddles. But traumatised Meshmosh kept his distance from everyone. ๐Ÿ’”

Finally, one morning, Kaseem was finally able to visit. Still partially paralysed, he gathered his strength to visit his cats.

The cats were timid at first. Then they realised who had come back for them. And just like that Meshmosh, the cat who had stayed so cold, started purring, snuggling and affectionately headbutting Kaseem. ๐Ÿฅนโค๏ธ

Their home is gone but all three had survived. And now they wa together again.

Kaseem can't take them home just yet. Families are still rebuilding their lives after the ceasefire. Until that day, Animals Lebanon, with support from FOUR PAWS, is keeping Caramel, Meshmosh and many other animals safe, healthy and ready to go home.

Your donation keeps animals like Meshmosh and Caramel cared for until that day comes.

Link in the comments below ๐Ÿพโค๏ธ.

Has a pet ever carried you through a hard time? โฌ‡๏ธ

From a rusty cage in Congo to a thriving life at LIONSROCK. ๐Ÿฆโค๏ธLast month, our incredible Congo lion trio: Kalemi, Kolwe...
30/08/2026

From a rusty cage in Congo to a thriving life at LIONSROCK. ๐Ÿฆโค๏ธ

Last month, our incredible Congo lion trio: Kalemi, Kolwezi, and Lubumbashi celebrated their 17th birthday!

Born in July 2009 at the Lubumbashi Zoo in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), their start in life was heartbreaking. The zoo was severely neglected, leaving the lions to endure hunger, inadequate care, and life in rusty, dilapidated cages. They survived only because of the kindness of local citizens who stepped in to feed them when no one else would.

In 2010, everything changed. They found safety and a second chance at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary. ๐ŸŒ„

Fast forward to today, their lives couldn't be more different. Instead of rusty cages, they enjoy a species-appropriate forever home where they can roam, rest, and thrive, thanks to the unwavering dedication of our onsite team.

Join us in wishing Kalemi, Kolwezi, and Lubumbashi many more happy, healthy years in their sanctuary home! ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿ‘‡

29/08/2026

Imagine losing your mother and you're just a baby. ๐Ÿ’”

For traumatised orphaned orangutans, the ORANGUTAN FOREST SCHOOL is where they get their second chance. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฆง

Surrounded by the sights, sounds, and smells of the rainforest, this becomes their home again. Here, dedicated foster parents step in to guide them every step of the way: teaching essential survival skills like foraging, climbing, and nest-building. ๐ŸŒณ

Safe, supported, and free to learn at their own pace, their confidence grows every day. Their relaxed nature says it all: they know their caregivers are always close by. ๐Ÿ’š

This partnership project by FOUR PAWS and Jejak Pulang is dedicated to one beautiful mission: rehabilitating traumatized, critically endangered orangutans and returning them to the wild. ๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ“ธ ยฉ FOUR PAWS | Jejak Pulang

28/08/2026

What happens when a lioness gets a second chance? ๐Ÿ’›

A new home. A new environment. A new life.

Confiscated from an illegal private keeper and cruelly declawed, Zora spent her whole life waiting for this moment. ๐Ÿฆ

Watch her take her very first steps into her forever home at FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary, where she can receive the specialist care, space and enrichment she has always deserved. โœจ

๐Ÿงก Zora's full rescue story is now on YouTube/Facebook - link in the comments

28/08/2026

"Come on, my beautiful." ๐Ÿฆ
With those gentle words, Zora's new life began.

Formerly known as Elza, she was kept illegally by a private owner in Czechia in conditions that could never meet the complex needs of a wild animal. Her world was restricted. She became severely obese. And, most heartbreakingly, she was declawed.

Declawing doesn't just remove the claws. It amputates part of each toe, a brutal practice used to make big cats "safer" for human interaction. It causes chronic pain, nerve damage and arthritis, and makes walking and climbing difficult for the rest of their life. ๐Ÿ’”

After Czech authorities confiscated her, Zora was temporarily cared for by Zoo Liberec while we prepared for her rescue.

Then came rescue day. Every detail had been carefully planned: from crate training and veterinary checks to her journey in our specialised Big Cat Ambulance. ๐Ÿš‘

Now she's home at our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary.

Here Zora will receive the specialist veterinary care, enrichment and space she needs. She will get to explore her new outdoor enclosure, complete with greenery, platforms, bridges and hammocks. And in time, we'll carefully explore whether she can be socialised with our male lions. Her declawed paws may make it harder, but we are going to try. ๐Ÿงก

Her past cannot be undone. But her future can be different.

Zora is one of many. FOUR PAWS estimates thousands of big cats are still kept in poor conditions globally and in many countries, private ownership remains legal.

Wild animals belong in the wild, not as pets. ๐Ÿงก

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