Prithvi Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
We are a Chennai-based non-profit committed to improving the lives of street dogs and stray cats through humane Animal Birth Control, medical care, sheltering and rehabilitation.
What began in 2014 as a small group of animal lovers is today an officially registered NGO. Our shelter campus in Kovalam has a dedicated, hand-picked team working towards long-term, humane change.
Through partnerships with local communities, businesses and volunteers, we've created a network of support that extends far beyond our shelter walls. For a kinder, more compassionate Chennai for all its inhabitants.
Making an impact
Tracking progress & milestones
It's a great start but there's miles to go...
Meet the founders
Anupama S
President
Anupama leads the execution with a strong focus on building robust systems that support daily operations.
Sujit V
Secretary
Sujit oversees structure, strategy and problem-solving along with program design, planning and long-term impact.
We work to minimise the number of animals born into adversity through ethical Animal Birth Control (ABC) programs, providing medical support, sheltering injured and abandoned animals and building safer, calmer communities.
Join our mission
Whether through donations, volunteering, a CSR initiative or simply by spreading awareness about PAWS, you can make a difference. Do join in.
Your donation helps us provide everything from new structures to clean kennels, medicines, food and daily care to animals in our shelter.