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Tahira Animal Welfare Foundation (TAWF) is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and protecting street animals in Faisalabad, Pakistan. We care for those who are injured, abused, or sick—whether dogs, cats, equines, birds, farm animals, or wildlife, no species is left behind. Every rescued life receives medical treatment and compassionate care in our hospital, followed by rehabilitation through adoption, safe release, or lifelong sanctuary.
What We Do
RESCUE
In Pakistan, only a few major cities have animal rescue services and shelters. In Faisalabad—the country’s third-largest city—TAWF is the only full-fledged animal shelter, providing the sole lifeline for street animals.
Every day, our helpline receives 30+ rescue calls, for dogs hit by cars and animals fallen into ditches, cases of maggot wounds, burns, poisoning, and illness. Since 2020, we have rescued thousands of animals through this service.
Our rescue teams work tirelessly around the clock. Each case is carefully assessed through videos or images sent to our helpline, with the most life-threatening cases given priority.
HOSPITAL
Our Second Chance Animal Hospital provides urgent medical treatment, diagnostic facilities, compassionate care, and a safe place for animals to recover. It is a full-fledged facility equipped with surgical services, diagnostics facilities, and in-house veterinarians supported by dedicated caregivers working tirelessly around the clock.
This hospital not only treats rescued street animals and those in our shelter, but also offers free or subsidized medical care and vaccinations to pet owners who cannot afford expensive treatment.
Each day, our hospital treats nearly 300 animals, restoring health, dignity, and hope to every life that enters our doors.
SANCTUARY
Our Second Chance Animal Sanctuary is a loving, safe home for more than 100 rescued animals at any given time. These are the souls who cannot return to the streets or be rehomed—those who need lifelong care because of their special needs, disabilities, or medical conditions.
Many of our sanctuary residents are survivors of road accidents left with permanent injuries, working animals abandoned after years of carrying heavy loads, or elderly animals discarded when they became too weak to serve.
With the care of our dedicated team, they finally find peace and live free from fear, surrounded by love, dignity, and safety.
Our sanctuary is home to a wide range of species, including dogs, cats, equines, cows, goats and other birds.
TNVR
Trap–Neuter–Vaccinate–Return is the only humane and sustainable solution to control the street animal population and rabies.
Every rescued animal that comes through our hospital is vaccinated, and those fit for surgery are sterilized before being returned to their neighborhoods, placed for adoption, or given lifelong care in our sanctuary.
Our hospital also provides subsidized sterilization surgeries for pets to encourage responsible ownership and promote Spaying/Neutering. Spaying not only prevents unwanted litters from suffering on the streets, but also protects females from life-threatening diseases. Neutering reduces fighting, lowers the risk of injuries, and promotes friendlier behavior among males.
OUTREACH
Our Outreach Program is dedicated to building compassion and understanding between humans and animals. We visit classrooms to teach children the values of coexistence, kindness, and how to reach us when they see an animal in need. Educational materials such as pamphlets and fun activity books are distributed to make learning engaging.
We also arrange school visits to our shelter, giving children the chance to interact with rescued animals, learn about their feelings and needs, and experience the unconditional love that animals give in return.
Volunteers are always welcome, not only to spend time with the animals but also to receive training in handling and first aid. During rescues, our team spreads awareness in the community by distributing pamphlets to guide people on how to help animals in distress.
Our Impact
13781
Rescue
6753
TNVR
206
In Sanctuary
Ways to help
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