About PAWS AP
Founded in 2012, PAWS AP is Andhra Pradesh's leading animal welfare NGO. We started with three volunteers and a single rescue vehicle — today we operate across 11 districts.
Our Story
PAWS AP began when founder Dr. Priya Nair witnessed a badly injured street dog being ignored outside a busy Vijayawada market. With no rescue infrastructure available, she treated the dog herself — and realized thousands of animals faced the same fate daily.
She brought together three friends, borrowed a van, and started responding to animal distress calls on weekends. Word spread. Within a year, the team had grown to 30 volunteers. By 2016, PAWS AP had registered as an NGO, opened a shelter, and established veterinary partnerships across Vijayawada.
Today, PAWS AP operates a 24-hour helpline, mobile rescue units, adoption camps, vaccination drives, and awareness programs. Our Animal Rescue Coordination System — this platform — was built to ensure no animal report slips through the cracks.
Our Values
Compassion First
Every animal, regardless of species or condition, deserves dignity and care.
Community Driven
We believe communities are the strongest force for animal welfare.
Mission Focused
Every initiative we run is tied directly to measurable animal welfare outcomes.
Excellence in Care
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of veterinary and rescue practice.
Our Team
Dr. Priya Nair
Founder & CEO
Veterinarian with 15 years of experience in animal welfare.
Arjun Krishnan
Operations Director
Former rescue coordinator passionate about stray animal welfare.
Dr. Meena Sundaram
Chief Veterinarian
Specialized in wildlife and stray animal medicine.
Rajan Kumar
Volunteer Coordinator
Builds and manages our network of 180+ dedicated volunteers.
Join the Mission
Volunteer your time, foster an animal, or help spread awareness. Every act of kindness saves lives.