Symbolically adopt Tigers Sharukh and Shevar

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.

#BreakTheViciousCycle

FOUR PAWS is fighting to ban the commercial trade of ALL big cats in South Africa

#WearItKind

Together, we can drive an animal-friendly fashion future.

#ProtectMillions

Stolen. Killed. Eaten. End the Dog and Cat Meat Trade.

Cat and Dog Meat Trade Investigation Hanoi VT

#TheySufferWeSuffer

Pandemics and Animal Welfare: Support our demands for a world of higher animal welfare!

#BetterFarmsHealthyFuture

Animal welfare protects everyone.

Farm Animal Welfare for Better Public Health

#LiveKinder

We can all #LiveKinder

Wild Animals

Everything important about local and exotic wildlife

LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

A FOUR PAWS sanctuary in South Africa since 2006

Farm Animals

Working to improve conditions of "farm animals"

Climate and Animal Welfare

Factory farming is damaging the planet

Companion Animals

Our topics around dogs, cats, rabbits and other pets

Rapid Response for Animals

FOUR PAWS assists animals in the of conflict

Disaster Relief for Animals

FOUR PAWS helps animals in the face of disaster

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Introducing South African Animal Welfare Groups to “Rabies Centres of Excellence”

Empowering South African animal welfare groups to lead in global rabies elimination through RCEs

Tiger Mirza overseeing the arrival of Tigeresses Snow & Sky

International Tiger Day: Honouring All Tigers at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

From exploitation to sanctuary — a life of dignity for rescued tigers

Drop off of items from the '67 Kennels of Hope' Mandela Day delivery event in Khayelitsha

67 Kennels of Hope: A Legacy of Love for Mandela Day

FOUR PAWS and Mdzananda Animal Clinic partner to bring comfort and dignity to Khayelitsha’s companion animals

Farm Animal Welfare for Better Public Health

Factory farming endangers animal and human health

Vet Students Transformed by Visit to LIONSROCK

Big cat sanctuary experience empowers the next generation of veterinarians with a powerful lesson in animal welfare and ethical care

This World Chocolate Day, Choose Chocolate That’s Kind to Animals, People and the Planet

FOUR PAWS wants to encourage consumers to #LiveKinder by choosing cruelty-free, dairy-free, and ethically sourced chocolate that supports animal welfare and sustainable food systems.

A herd of cattle at a farm in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Beyond Vaccines: FOUR PAWS Advocates for Sustainable Farming to Curb Future Animal Disease Outbreaks

As Foot and Mouth Disease resurfaces, FOUR PAWS highlights industrial farming and long-distance transport as key risk factors.

Pictured - attendees at the FOUR PAWS South Africa co-hosted a side event

FOUR PAWS Highlights Link Between Animal Welfare & AMR

A call for urgent policy reforms and One Health integration to prevent antimicrobial resistance through improved animal welfare standards

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