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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. 

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LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

A FOUR PAWS sanctuary in South Africa since 2006


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FOUR PAWS assists animals in the of conflict


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Stress-Free Throughout the Pre-Christmas Period

Tips for keeping your dog calm and safe in a hectic and crowded place


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Summer Pet Care: Keeping Your Animals Safe and Healthy

FOUR PAWS shares expert advice for pet owners during the hot summer months


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How to Keep your Pets Safe During Global Firework Celebrations

FOUR PAWS shares essential tips for pet owners ahead of Diwali and Guy Fawkes Day


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FOUR PAWS launches mass sterilisation drive in the WC

Animal Welfare Organisations Collaborate to Help Communities in need with Sustainable Animal Population Control


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Pictured is Aaron Gekoski, Fiona Miles, Kajal Bagwandeen, Damian Antochewich, and Will Foster-Grundy

New Documentary Film About Big Cats: When a King Falls, His Kingdom Trembles

TERRA MATER STUDIOS, FOUR CORNERS FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY, in association with FOUR PAWS International, present "Dethroned" 


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Campaign about live lamb cutting (mulesing) as part of the WiK program

Australia: Failure of world’s biggest wool industry to protect 140 million lambs sparks global campaign

New FOUR PAWS report reveals 20 years of ignoring mutilations by the Australian wool industry


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FOUR PAWS holds significant gathering outside of Parliament

FOUR PAWS hands over Memorandum of Pertinent Issues in Respect of the State of Animal Welfare in South Africa


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Rescue Elephant Duma (Charley)

Retiring an elephant from captivity: How elephant Charley became elephant Duma


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