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Silver foxes and raccoons living their best lives 🦊💚🦝

Last spring, our TIERART Wildtierstation (Wild Animal Sanctuary) opened the doors to a brand-new 3,000 sq. ft. haven complete with a pond, flowing stream, climbing structures, rock caves, and cozy wooden hideouts. A dream home for rescued fur babies. 🐾

Today, raccoons Sally, Krümel, and Thalia share this incredible space with silver foxes Mala and Skadi and it’s safe to say this unconventional crew thrives together.

But it didn’t start that way...

The raccoons were shy at first, unsure of their new neighbors. But curiosity got the best of them, and before long, they became besties.

Now, Skadi, the fearless adventurer can often be spotted balancing from high above, on tree trunks and suspension bridges, sneaking peeks into raccoon hideouts 12 ft. up! 🌿

Mala and Skadi’s story make this even more special...

Once confined to tiny wire cages on a Polish fur farm, their lives were destined to be short and tragic like millions of other sentient beings subjected to the cruel fur industry. 💔

In November 2022, they were rescued just in time! These young foxes arrived at the sanctuary and experienced freedom for the very first time: soft soil under their paw pads, the joy of digging, exploring… and free to simply be themselves. ☀️

They’re endlessly curious and playful, turning everything into an adventure, from cardboard boxes and dog toys to even camera tripods. 💚

Learn more about our work at TIERART Wild Animal Sanctuary: https://www.fourpawsusa.org/campaigns-topics/sanctuaries/tierart-wild-animal-sanctuary

📸: © FOUR PAWS | Dirk Weber

For the dad, stepdad, grandpop, mentor, or any father figure, who taught you kindness, compassion, and how to stand up for those who need it most...

This , honor him with a donation that helps protect animals around the world.

Choose from our collection of animal-themed e-cards, and we'll send a heartfelt greeting on your behalf:⬇

💙 https://bit.ly/fathersday_ecards 💙

You cannot train instincts out of wild animals. ⬇

Out of at least 125 documented incidents involving captive wild animals in circuses, zoos, and private keeping in the past decade:

➡ 97 involved big cats
➡ 89 were attacks
➡ 36 were escapes

Circuses depend on confinement, intimidation, and constant transport to keep dangerous animals under control.

But stress, fear, and instinct cannot be rehearsed away. 💔

Why does it always take an incident for us to do the right thing and treat animals with respect?

Wild animals belong in the wild - not under spotlights.

Say no to circuses that use live animals in their shows. ❌

700,000 people stand against the dog and cat meat trade in Indonesia

More than a million dogs and countless cats are stolen, trafficked, and slaughtered for the dog and cat meat trade in Indonesia every year. But YOU have spoken up against this, and thanks to your support FOUR PAWS, together with our Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) coalition partners, submitted a petition to Indonesian authorities across the world, with an unbelievable 700,000 signatures! By working together, this petition was delivered to Indonesian embassies and consulates across five continents, proving that global solidarity is powerful.

On behalf of FOUR PAWS and DMFI, members of our U.S. office traveled to Washington D.C. to turn over the petition to the Indonesian embassy. However, our work continues as we urge Indonesian president, Prabowo Subianto, to pass the Animal Protection and Welfare Bill, which would ensure a nationwide ban on the dog and cat meat trade. Already, 121 regencies, cities, and provinces across Indonesia have banned the trade.

Thank you to everyone who signed the petition to call for an end to this horrific trade. It’s time to make history, President Subianto!

When the world feels like too much, animals have a way of reminding us why it's still worth showing up. 🌿💕

Here's what gave us hope this May:

700,000 of you signed the petition to end the dog and cat meat trade in Indonesia. Together, we delivered it to Indonesian embassies and consulates around the world, urging the president for an immediate passage of a nationwide animal protection bill.

Portugal said its final goodbye to wild animals in circuses. The country's last circus elephant made her way to a species-appropriate sanctuary, following the tiger who found safety earlier this year. 🐘🐯

Milan Fashion Week has officially condemned fur, announcing it will no longer promote it at any official MFW event, encouraging brands to keep fur off the runway from September onwards.

And then there's little Benni. A tiny squirrel found next to his mother, who sadly didn't survive. He was taken in by our OWL AND BIRDS OF PREY Rescue Station Haringsee in Austria (EULEN- UND GREIFVOGELSTATION Haringsee), learned to drink formula, started nibbling on soft fruit, and is getting stronger every day, almost ready to go back to the wild, where he belongs. 🐿️

Here's to continuing to fight the good fight, for those who can't fight for themselves. 💟

Learn more about how we help animals under human influence: https://www.fourpawsusa.org

PROGRESS! Sweden moves one step closer to banning fur farming! 🎉

A recent Swedish government statement sets out a clear pathway to introduce a national ban on fur farming. It concludes that Sweden can and should prohibit the practice, with animal welfare concerns at its core.

The statement follows a 2025 phase-out plan for the country’s remaining mink farms, supported by government funding.

As a result, no animals are currently kept for fur production in Sweden, removing many practical and economic barriers to a full ban.

The Fur Free Alliance, that we are also a part of, continues to call on decision-makers across multiple countries to take decisive legislative action, in line with scientific evidence and the clear, sustained opposition expressed by citizens! ✊

Learn more about the and our efforts here in the US: https://www.fourpawsusa.org/our-stories/blog-news/the-fur-free-movement-is-growing-and-we-need-your-help

Half a million global supporters demand an end to live lamb cutting!

Last week, FOUR PAWS delivered our petition to Australian embassies around the world, which has more than 500,000 supporter signatures, demanding an end to the cruel practice of live lamb cutting (LLC).

FOUR PAWS staff from our U.S. office met with officials at the Australian Embassy in Washington D.C. and emphasized the importance of having strong AU government leadership to end LLC and asked for a government review of current animal welfare standards and guidelines for sheep management in Australia. Additionally, in a coordinated effort, FOUR PAWS staff from around the globe engaged with their Australian embassies and consulates in major cities throughout Europe and in Melbourne, Australia.

With 80% market share, Australia is the world’s biggest producer of fine apparel wool and is the only country where live lamb cutting , also known as mulesing, is still practiced. And while nearly 150 global brands have signed an open letter calling on Australia to end LLC by 2030, other brands like Michael Kors have no policy against the practice.

Join us in calling on Michael Kors to commit to only certified, live lamb cut-free wool, and thank you for raising your voices for lambs! https://help.four-paws.org/en-US/tell-michael-kors-to-protect-lambs