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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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South Africans Encouraged to Rethink Dairy this World Plant Milk Day

From soy to oat, plant-based milks offer Mzansi a kinder, climate-smart alternative for your morning coffee, cereal, or smoothie

'67 Kennels of Hope' Mandela Day delivery event in Khayelitsha

Celebrating the Unbreakable Bond

FOUR PAWS South Africa marks International Dog Day with a call for compassion, commitment, and responsible pet ownership.

Cattle on live export ship Karim Allah, which is now docked in Cartagena

FOUR PAWS Urges Public to Speak Out Against Cruel Live Animal Export

Animal welfare organisation calls on South Africans to reject weak draft regulations and support an end to live animal exports by sea through a new public e-action before 25 August 2025

The expert panel, including Dr. André Coetzer, Dr. Masika Sophie, and Fiona Miles

2025 SOAWA Urges Government to Integrate Animal Welfare into One Health Framework

Online event spotlights need to include companion, farm, and wild animals in South Africa’s public health, food security, and biodiversity agendas

Time to End South Africa's Captive Lion Industry for Good

FOUR PAWS welcomes Minister George’s strong stance against the lion bone trade and urges swift closure of captive breeding facilities

Pictured - Director of FOUR PAWS in South African, Fiona Mile and LIONSROCK Sanctuary Manager, Hildegard Piker

National Women’s Day 2025: Leading with Compassion

From boardroom strategy to sanctuary care, the women of FOUR PAWS lead with compassion, strength, and vision for a kinder world

Announcement of 2025 #SOAWA Livestream

FOUR PAWS invites the public to watch and join in on the conversation on the future of animal welfare in SA

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

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