FOUR PAWS INTERNATIONAL

Boston, Massachusetts

Our Mission

We are a global network of researchers, scientists, veterinarians, animal experts, advocates, worldwide and local partners who unite their efforts to improve the lives of animals. For over 25 years, we have been fighting to end the suffering of millions of animals each year through our multi-pronged approach: This involves finding lasting solutions through education, investigations, lobbying, rapid response/disaster relief efforts and running and supporting sanctuaries and clinics. FOUR PAWS holds a worldwide commitment to recognizing and rescuing animals under human control in danger or in need , and protecting them for the rest of their lives.

Who We Are

FOUR PAWS is an international animal welfare organization that has, for more than two decades, consistently and successfully focused on one goal: to help animals who have been abused for entertainment, economic, scientific or other reasons. FOUR PAWS strives for improvements in animal welfare through sustainable campaigns and projects. Our work is based on substantiated research and scientific expertise backed by intensive national and international lobbying efforts. We focus on animals that are directly under human influence: farm, wild and companion animals but also specifically bears, big cats, horses, primates and stray dogs and cats. Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, FOUR PAWS has offices 10 other countries including in Boston, Ma.