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Elephant Charley's release into his bigger enclosure

After retirement


Charley for the first time feels the African savanna

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Charley the elephant enters his adaptation enclosure at Shambala Private Reserve

Freedom for Charley the Elephant


Charley retires at Shamabala Private Reserve

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Dog Falcon

From Cage To Cape Town


Could you be her forever home? 

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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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LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

A FOUR PAWS sanctuary in South Africa since 2006


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How to Travel Responsibly in South Africa

FOUR PAWS promotes ethical tourism for animal welfare through #LiveKinder campaign


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Lion Andi at LIONSROCK

Bring Animal Welfare to Parliament Gathering

FOUR PAWS invites YOU to attend the first of its kind as part of our #LiveKinder movement.


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Release of Elephant Charley to outdoor enclosure at Shambala Private Reserve

Elephant Charley for the first time feels the African savanna

To prepare the 42-year-old tusker for an independent life in the wild, he is receiving special care and a rich diet of vegetables, fruits, hey and branches to gain weight


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Charley entering his adaption enclosure at Shambala Private Game Reserve

South Africa: Freedom for Charley the elephant

FOUR PAWS and EMS Foundation collaborate to transition Charley after decades of work, to retirement at Shambala Private Game Reserve. 


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Tiger Sky being released at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

FOUR PAWS Rescue: Tiger cubs arrive safely at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

Snow and Sky can now recover at their new South African forever home from their prior cruel keeping in Slovakia


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Max Mara goes fur free

Max Mara Fashion Group announces to go fur-free

FOUR PAWS and other NGOs are applauding the company’s decision


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FOUR PAWS Rates Over 200 Fashion Brands, Revealing Massive Shortcomings in Animal Welfare

FOUR PAWS Rates Over 200 Fashion Brands

South Africans among those who participated in a global YouGov poll


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The Wear It Kind Directory

See how your favourite brands rate regarding four key animal welfare issues!


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Dog Shadow (left), rescued from a dog meat slaughter at her new foster home

Why Should You Become A Fosterer

FOUR PAWS wants to encourage communities to foster pets


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International Tiger Day

International Tiger Day 2024

FOUR PAWS highlights crisis facing tigers in South Africa


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Dog’s Shadow, Falcon and Maximoff enjoy their first walk on a beach by Tears staff in Cape Town in South Africa.

From Cage to Cape Town

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