A dog named Queen stands by its makeshift shelter in Khayelitsha

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FOUR PAWS South Africa hands over 67 Kennels and care packages with Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayaletsha for Mandela Day

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Lionesses Luna, Elsa and Gasira at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in Bethlehem

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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.

#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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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

Snoopy, a dog in Khayelitsha, navigates its surroundings, highlighting the importance of the upcoming "67 Kennels of Hope"

This Mandela Day, Give More Than 67 Minutes

FOUR PAWS calls on South Africans to give shelter, food, and care to pets in need

Pigs crammed together in a tiny transport carriage on their way to slaughter

Meat Is Eating Up the Planet

Global North countries must reduce their meat consumption by over 70%

A sheep is rescued after the ship Badr 1 sank - live export tragedy

FOUR PAWS Urges SA to Ban Live Animal Exports by Sea

On Ban Live Exports International Awareness Day, advocates demand urgent government action

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