FOUR PAWS in South Africa - Animal Welfare Organisation

Lion Rudo at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in Bethlehem, South Africa

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Hyena Phiri at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in Bethlehem, South Africa

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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.

#TheySufferWeSuffer

Pandemics and Animal Welfare: Support our demands for a world of higher animal welfare!

#BetterFarmsHealthyFuture

Animal welfare protects everyone.

Ohio (lamb) and Eleanor (sheep) at Edgar's Mission farm in Victoria

Lion Nikola at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

#LiveKinder

We can all #LiveKinder

Tigers Shervar and Sharuk at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

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

Dog and cat cuddling each other on a comfy bed

Companion Animals

Our topics around dogs, cats, rabbits and other pets

Luján, Argentina | 2026 08 14 | Preparation work and and loading the animals in the crates for the transfer of 30 animals

Rapid Response for Animals

FOUR PAWS assists animals in the of conflict

Disaster Relief Lombok IDN 2018Lombok Disaster Relief

Disaster Relief for Animals

FOUR PAWS helps animals in the face of disaster

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Lion Cornel at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa

Constitutional Court Upholds Animal Well-Being in South Africa

Press Statement

Lioness Nala at the Big Cat Sanctuary LIONSROCK in South Africa

Rescue Lioness Nala

Once exploited for human amusement to living a species appropriate life at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

Lioness Merghani climbs a tree at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

See the World Through Their Eyes

FOUR PAWS highlights the need for stronger welfare protections for companion, farm and wild animals

World Animal Day 2026: See the World Through Their Eyes

Recognising animal sentience can change the way we see animals and the choices we make to protect them

Piglet and it's mom at a farm in Stellenbosch

Healthier Farm Animals, Healthier Communities

FOUR PAWS calls for better animal welfare to help reduce disease risks and build a healthier future for South Africans

Drop off of items from the '67 Kennels of Hope' Mandela Day delivery event in Khayelitsha

Stronger Together to End Rabies

FOUR PAWS says a One Health approach is key to protecting families, pets and communities from a preventable deadly disease

South Africa | 2023 03 22 | Lion cub being stoked hard by guest

AI and Wildlife: Getting the Picture Right

FOUR PAWS calls for responsible use of AI as World Tourism Day highlights the future of digital tourism

Heritage Day Braais with Compassion

FOUR PAWS encourages Mzansi to celebrate tradition with kinder choices for animals, people and the planet

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Lion Rudo at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary, South Africa

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Tiger Sharukh at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa

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