FOUR PAWS INTERNATIONAL INC
Animal Welfare. Worldwide.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
FOUR PAWS seeks to protect animals under direct human control, rescues animals in need worldwide with its experts, and obtains legislative changes to ensure the long-term improvement of their living conditions. FOUR PAWS is actively committed to the humane treatment of stray dogs and cats as well as to better keeping conditions for companion and farm/working animals. We establish and operate protection centres worldwide, in which wild animals rescued from abusive captivity find a species-appropriate home.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Sanctuaries
FOUR PAWS operates bear sanctuaries in Germany, Austria, Poland, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Vietnam and Kosovo. A big cat sanctuary in South Africa and a Orangutan rescue center on Borneo.
Where we work
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We, as part of one FOUR PAWS, aim to drive and ensure successful global brand- & marketing activities for a consistent, clear brand positioning and image. We want people globally to know FOUR PAWS, emotionally relate to our activities, brand and stories and support our organisation and its animal welfare goals -
for Animal Welfare. Worldwide.
Reveal
FOUR PAWS reveals inappropriate and life threatening conditions for animals.
FOUR PAWS reveals abuses, develops appropriate solutions and drives them forward in order to implement them in the best possible way.
Our projects, campaigns, information, and lobbying for the protection of animals under direct human influence sensitise, raise awareness and clarify relevant themes.
Our network is international, we conduct intensive research, and constantly develop new ideas. This is how we bring about changes in mindsets and laws.
Rescue
FOUR PAWS rescues animals in need worldwide that are under direct human influence, and reduces and ends the suffering of animals with continuing help and medical care.
FOUR PAWS takes concrete action, mobilises people, changes consumer behaviour and brings about changes in the law in order to achieve long-term solutions for animal welfare.
FOUR PAWS is committed to the responsible treatment of animals and to combating illegal practices. We work with authorities and governments around the world to introduce legislative changes that improve the lives of millions of animals.
Protect
FOUR PAWS provides a safe home for wildlife such as big cats, bears, orangutans and elephants rescued from non-species-appropriate keeping conditions around the world.
FOUR PAWS fights for ethical and morally flawless behaviour towards animals, insisting on compliance with standards and the establishment of animal welfare labels.
In cooperation with countries and communities, the aim is to ensure that animals are protected by laws and regulations. We see this as a basis for achieving justice and fairness in the treatment of animals and for restoring order.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Over the decades, we have gathered all our strengths and built a breakthrough global organisation with our FOUR PAWS team. What we have achieved so far encourages us to develop our animal welfare work flexibly and dynamically. Always with our eye on significantly improving the lives of animals, and the human-animal relationship.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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FOUR PAWS INTERNATIONAL INC
Board of directorsas of 01/31/2024
Mr. Josef Pfabigan
FOUR PAWS INTERNATIONAL
Term: 2024 - 2020
Josef Pfabigan
Priscilla McMullen
Wim de Kok
Stephen Ronan
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
Organizational demographics
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