Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Go behind the scenes of our global rescue missions, hear first‑hand stories from experts on the front line, and learn how your support is driving real change for animals worldwide.

Featuring:

🐾 Pia Einheimler – Rescue Specialist, sharing insights from emergency missions including the recent Argentina rescue.

🐶 Matt Backhouse – Global Expert for Stray Animals, on progress ending the dog and cat meat trade across Southeast Asia.

🧥 Louise Ward – Programs Lead, on the Fur Free Australia campaign and the growing movement to end fur sales.

00:00: Welcome and Housekeeping
02:10: Acknowledgement of Country
02:33: Webinar Format and Q&A Instructions
03:48: Introducing Speaker: Pia Einheimler
04:48: Behind the Scenes of the Argentina Emergency Mission
08:21: Why Argentina? History of the Former Zoo Luján
09:10: Arriving On-Site: Broken Infrastructure and Overcrowding
10:06: Injuries, Neglect, and Declawing Discovered
11:27: Tigress Kimi's Decade-Long Hidden Pain
12:35: The Bears Gordo and Florencia: Most Urgent Cases
13:50: Preparing the Bears for Relocation
14:56: Extreme Conditions: Flooding and Team Resilience
16:12: Rescue Video: Gordo and Florencia
17:28: A New Life at the FOUR PAWS Sanctuary in Bulgaria
17:57: The Mission Continues: Long-Term Plans for Argentina
19:20: Thanking Supporters
20:05: Introducing Speaker: Louise Ward
20:55: Louise's Journey at FOUR PAWS
21:20: Overview of Australian Campaigns
22:15: The Decline of the Global Fur Industry
23:00: FOUR PAWS' 40-Year Fight Against Fur Farming
24:13: New Scientific Report Condemns Fur Farming
25:23: Debunking the "Eco-Friendly Fur" Myth
26:04: Pandemic Risk from Fur Farms
26:56: Fur Production Down 85% Since 2014
28:09: Why the Fight Isn't Over
29:04: Real Fur Sold as Faux Fur: A Deception Issue
29:48: Public Opinion Strongly Supports a Fur Ban
30:07: Australia's Existing Cat and Dog Fur Ban
31:27: Launching the Fur Free Australia Campaign
32:11: Learning from California, Switzerland, and the UK
33:14: Progress in Victoria: Momentum Building
34:24: NSW Strategy: Exposing Mislabeled Fur Products
35:28: Local Council Bans Driving Statewide Pressure
36:27: A Year of Wins for the Fur Free Campaign
36:58: Video: Rescued Arctic Foxes and a Raccoon Dog
38:38: Closing and Campaign Call to Action
39:02: Introducing Speaker: Matt Backhouse
40:01: Matt's Background and Focus Areas
40:40: The Global Petition Against Dog and Cat Meat
41:02: Vietnam: Scale of the Dog and Cat Meat Trade
41:47: Engaging Vietnamese Communities Against Dog Meat
42:10: Success Story: Closing a Dog Meat Restaurant in Hội An
43:17: Joining Vietnam's One Health Partnership
44:15: Community Events: The Road to Compassion
46:04: School Programs Teaching Compassion
46:25: A Public Reporting Tool for Dog Meat Trade
47:14: Cambodia: Transport and Rescue of Dogs
48:07: Siem Reap Bans the Dog and Cat Meat Trade
48:34: Rescued Dogs Find Homes Locally and Abroad
49:46: Indonesia: Partnerships and the One Health Approach
51:10: Regional Bans and Legislative Progress in Indonesia
52:15: Indonesia's Animal Protection and Welfare Bill
52:34: Jakarta Bans Dog Meat Trade
53:22: Goals for 2030 and the Rabies Connection
54:12: Model Programs in Vietnam and Cambodia
55:12: Opening a CNVR Clinic in Siem Reap
55:32: Closing Remarks from Matt
56:19: Q&A Session Begins
56:51: Pia Einheimler's Story: Reuniting Elephant Sisters
59:09: Louise on Fake Fur Products in Australia
1:00:29: How to Support the Fur Free Campaign
1:01:23: Matt on What Keeps Him Motivated
1:03:19: Final Question: One Simple Action to Take
1:04:17: Pia Einheimler's Advice: Explore the FOUR PAWS Website
1:04:42: Louise's Reminder: Individuals Make a Difference
1:05:32: Matt's Advice: Share and Start Conversations
1:06:11: Closing Thanks and Final Remarks

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00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
03:50 – Pia Einheimler: Behind the Scenes into Emergency Mission Argentina:
20:00 – Louise Ward: Fur Free Australia Campaign
39:00 – Matt Backhouse: Ending the Dog & Cat Meat Trade
56:00 – Q&A Session
1:05:00 – Closing Remarks & How to Get Involved