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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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Lebanon: FOUR PAWS Provides Urgent Help for Starving Stray Animals and Shelters

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Breaking the Vicious Cycle of the Big Cat Industry in South Africa

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South Africa’s Out-Of-Control Big Cat Industry - And How to Tackle It

FOUR PAWS’ new report examines the country’s involvement in the commercial exploitation, legal and illegal trade of big cat species


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