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Ambassador Announcement 


FOUR PAWS South Africa Welcomes Carishma Basday as Newest Ambassador

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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. 

Creating a Kinder World for Animals

Looking back at 2024, here are just some of the incredible animal welfare highlights we achieved with the help of our supporters!

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FOUR PAWS carried out 36 rescue missions and 134 vet checks in its sanctuaries and cooperation projects.

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This year FOUR PAWS conducted more than 30,000 sterilisations of stray dogs and cats!

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After supporters around the world sent over 270,000 emails and made over 5,000 calls and countless social media posts, Max Mara Fashion Group finally went fur-free.

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#BreakTheViciousCycle

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End the Dog and Cat Meat Trade

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Pandemics and Animal Welfare

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#LiveKinder

We can all #LiveKinder. 


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Wild Animals

Everything important about local and exotic wildlife


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Release of Lioness Ellie at LIONSROCK

LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

A FOUR PAWS sanctuary in South Africa since 2006


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Farm Animals

Working to improve conditions of "farm animals"


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Climate and Animal Welfare

Factory farming is damaging the planet


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Companion Animals

Our topics around dogs, cats, rabbits and other pets


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Syria rescue mission 2017

Rapid Response for Animals

FOUR PAWS assists animals in the of conflict


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Disaster Relief for Animals

Disaster Relief for Animals

FOUR PAWS helps animals in the face of disaster 


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FOUR PAWS Ambassador Carishma Basday

Carishma Basday Announced as Newest Ambassador

A long-time advocate for kindness and compassion, seeking to raise awareness about animal welfare issues


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