Campaigning and care within one wider organisation
FOUR PAWS South Africa forms part of the international organisation working for animals affected by human activities. Its public work includes campaigns on the commercial big-cat trade, farm animals, companion animals and clothing. LIONSROCK provides a concrete South African example of how rescue is followed by the continuing responsibility of caring for animals.
LIONSROCK is a sanctuary near Bethlehem
FOUR PAWS took over the LIONSROCK property in 2006 and adapted its facilities for rescued big cats. Located near Bethlehem, it provides a lifelong home for animals from different parts of the world. The sanctuary is separate from the organisation’s South African office in Westlake, an important distinction when planning contact or a visit.
Special care responds to difficult histories
The sanctuary’s Special Care Unit supports traumatised big cats, including lions, tigers and leopards with additional needs. Long-term care includes suitable surroundings and enrichment, giving animals opportunities to explore and express behaviour. This work continues after the transport and publicity of a rescue, when individual welfare becomes a daily responsibility for the sanctuary team.
Nala’s journey connects several rescue organisations
Lioness Nala was rescued in France and received care from Stichting AAP at Primadomus in Spain before arriving at LIONSROCK on 11 October 2018. Her story records a move to another unit in February 2024 and later enrichment updates. These dated stages show an international rescue partnership followed by years of care in South Africa.
Choose the support route that matches your interest
The South African website links campaigns, symbolic big-cat adoption and individual rescue accounts. LIONSROCK has its own visitor information for organised sanctuary activities. Readers can use those separate channels to support a resident, learn about campaigns or plan a visit. Check the sanctuary’s current arrangements directly, rather than treating an office address as the place to see animals. Official programme information · AnimalProtech map.
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify FOUR PAWS South Africa?
- AnimalProtech organizes public information and helps review community corrections, but each donation, adoption, or contact should be verified directly through the animal rescuer's or organization's official channels.
- How can I contact FOUR PAWS South Africa?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches FOUR PAWS South Africa, the location Cape Town - Western Cape - South Africa, and the displayed identifiers.
- Is it safe to donate or adopt using only this page?
- No. Use this page as a starting point, then confirm identity, need, accountability, and public history before donating, sending documents, or adopting.
- How can I correct incomplete or outdated information?
- Use the contribution form at the end of the page and send verifiable public links. Do not send personal documents, private addresses, or sensitive third-party data.