Male lion behind rusted fence

The Golden Pride at LIONSROCK

Dog in cage

Wear it Kind leaping lamb

FOUR PAWS

is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Our vision is a world where humans treat animals with respect, empathy and understanding.

A beautiful lion

#BreakTheViciousCycle

Add your support to end the captive breeding in South Africa

Dog in a cage

End the Dog and Cat Meat Trade

An estimated 30 million dogs and an unknown number of cats enter the meat trade every year making it arguably one of the most severe...&nbs...

Pig factory farming

Pandemics and Animal Welfare

Together we can prevent the outbreak of future pandemics

Woman with lamb

#WearItKind

Let’s create a world where animal-friendly fashion is the only kind of fashion!

Male lion at LIONSROCK

#LiveKinder

We can all #LiveKinder.

#TrainTiger at LIONSROCK

Wild Animals

Everything important about local and exotic wildlife

Release of Lioness Ellie at LIONSROCK

LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

A FOUR PAWS sanctuary in South Africa since 2006

Lambs in field

Farm Animals

Working to improve conditions of "farm animals"

Factory farmed cows

Climate and Animal Welfare

Factory farming is damaging the planet

Dog and cat relaxing on a bed

Companion Animals

Our topics around dogs, cats, rabbits and other pets

Syria rescue mission 2017

Rapid Response for Animals

FOUR PAWS assists animals in the of conflict

Disaster Relief for Animals

Disaster Relief for Animals

FOUR PAWS helps animals in the face of disaster

Male lion behind rusted fence

One step closer to ending the commercial trade of big cats

Black bear in sanctuary in Islamabad, Pakistan

Emergency Help for Bears in Pakistan

In cooperation with the local wildlife authorities, our team are making necessary adaptations to eclosures in the hope that we will rescue bear cubs.

FOUR PAWS team and black bears in a Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Islamabad, Pakistan

Pakistan: FOUR PAWS Helps Bears Cruelly Exploited for Baiting and Dancing

Swift government action aims to end illegal bear keeping practices in the country

Three of the Romanian Five

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Leopards Mike and Tulani

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