About AWCS

Who we are ?

AWCS has emerged as one of the best Animal rescue & Treatment Shelters (NGO) in Amritsar, where our team of experts and volunteers are working tirelessly to rescue injured indie dogs. We, at shelter provide free treatment to injured stray dogs and house about 50+ pooches till they get fully recoverd.

Our Mission

Our moto is to spread awareness about animals welfare and rights amoung people, educate the children about compassion and motivate people especially in India to adopt our own Indian dogs.

Senior Management Team

Dr. Navneet Chawla Chatrath

Founder

Dr. Navneet has always been an empath. From her childhood age, she would put food and water for the animals outside her house. Her parents have been non-meat eaters and Dr. Navneet says, she has grown up watching them show empathy and kindness towards fellow earthlings.

Her first dog was a rescued dog named snowy, whom she adopted from a lady who was not able to take care of her.

As she grew older, she realised there are many like snowy and snoopy who need to be rescued from hopeless situations and there was more to cuddling and feeding the dogs.

She felt pained to see the conditions of stray dogs on the streets but she could not do much due to the pressure of studies and hardly getting any time for her cause. after completing her post-graduation in ENT from India, getting married, and now finally settling down, she is able to realise her dream with the help of her husband who fully supports her in this cause.

Mr. kanwar Preet Singh Chatrath

Executive Board of Directors 
(President and Trustee, AWCS )

Mr. Kanwar, a Harvard graduate and an entrepreneur from Canada, has been actively supporting this project financially and morally. He too shares the idea of helping the fellow earthlings.

“This is just a small center to start with, but we intend to make it into a fully working hospital with an in-built lab for the free treatment of indies. We plan on doing this over the next two years and need the support of local people and administration. This is my dream to leave behind a state-of-the-art free treatment and rehab center for the Indian dogs and cattle of farmers in Punjab. it is my wish that Indians adopt the Indian dogs and act as responsible citizens. This will be their most important contribution to us.

S Gurusharan Singh Chawla

Executive Board of Directors 
(Trustee & Treasurer, AWCS )

Program Directors

Operations and adoptions director Punjab, Trustee AWCS
Shri sukhwinder singh ji
He is a renowned businessman from Amritsar. He and his entire family are ardent animal sympathizers. He has dedicated his life to rescuing injured street animals and abandoned pets. His PR skills and contribution are very important in the smooth running of this project, as is his good will, which has helped us find very good homes for our orphan and abandoned dogs from the center. His insight and experience are indispensable for the current affairs and future endeavors of this project. He is always a call away in case of any help asked of him, be it rescuing an animal or troubleshooting. A very strong pillar for us. We are grateful to him for his unconditional support to help the animals of Amritsar.
Program director USA and Global director Fundraising and communications
Mrs Gunbir Sethi
Gunbir is the Founder and President of HEAL (Humanity Empathy Animal Love) Foundation, a 501(c)(3) grant-making non-profit partner of AWCS in the United States. HEAL Foundation helps with veterinary bills for pets belonging to our veterans, active service, victims of domestic violence, homelessness, and others in financial need. HEAL Foundation aims to address the root causes of violence and cruelty in society by supporting humane education in our schools to cultivate empathy and compassion in children and youth towards animals, and foster respect for other human beings and our environment. Gunbir is also the co-Founder and co-CEO of InSync Analytics Corp., a NY based fintech company. She has an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business, and an MBA from Delhi University.

ADVISORY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Advisory Board of Directors
Dr. Chinny Krishna
Dr. S. Chinny Krishna, a powerhouse in the realm of animal welfare, has left an indelible mark on India and beyond. His journey from engineering to business to pioneering animal protection laws is nothing short of remarkable. Co-founding the Blue Cross of India in response to animal cruelty, he spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives like the ABC program, earning accolades from global organizations. His influence on Indian policy, from banning animal dissection to revising animal cruelty laws, is a testament to his unwavering dedication. Serving in key roles at prestigious animal welfare institutions, Dr. Krishna’s expertise is recognized worldwide. His ongoing work as Chairman Emeritus of The Blue Cross of India underscores his enduring commitment to the cause. Dr. S. Chinny Krishna is a true trailblazer in the field of animal welfare.
His unwavering commitment to animal welfare has garnered global recognition, with prestigious accolades such as the Jeev Daya Puraskar from the Government of India, the Venu Menon Lifetime Achievement Award, the Llewyt Award from the North Shore Animal League in NY, the Humane Society of the United States Award, the Cairo Lifetime Achievement Award from the Middle East Network for Animal Welfare, the Marchig Animal Welfare Trust Award in the UK, the Acharya Hasti Karuna Award, the Bhagawan Mahaveer Foundation Award presented to Blue Cross by Humane Society International in the USA, the WSPA-Canada Award, and the Winsome Constance Kindness Award in Australia, an honor "This is just a small center to start with, but we intend to make it into a fully working hospital with an in-built lab for the free treatment of indies. We plan on doing this over the next two years and need the support of local people and administration. This is my dream to leave behind a state-of-the-art free treatment and rehab center for the Indian dogs and cattle of farmers in Punjab. it is my wish that Indians adopt the Indian dogs and act as responsible citizens. This will be their most important contribution to us.
Medical oncologist (U.S.A) Advisory Board of Directors
Deb Jarret Canada
Advisory Board of Directors
Gurcharan USA

Paterons and Influencers

TV Actor
Manmeet singh
Comedian & TV Actress
Upasna singh
TV Actress
Kittu gidwani
Animal Rights Activist
Sunny khaturia

SUPPORT MANAGEMENT TEAM

Wealth Manager
Manpreet Kaur
Operations Manager
Mr Gautam Khanna
Gautam ji hails from a business family. He is an ardent animal sympathizer and has been involved in rescuing of street animals since his childhood. We need people to help the indies and this project by providing food and medicines in the center. Running this project alone is not possible. Gautam ji's kind personality, good will and network is most valuable to this project in helping us join more and more supporters to the project. From going in the outskirts of the city in wee hours to rescue an animal in distress to organizing events, his dedication to this cause is relentless. We thank him for all he does as he is always just one call away when it comes to helping any animal in need.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT

Shelter Manager & Recsue Coordinator
Deepak Kumar

Our Inspiration

Hon M.P, Maneka Sanjay Gandhi

Hon M.P Maneka Sanjay Gandhi is an Indian politician, animal rights activist, and environmentalist. She is a member of the Lok Sabha, the house of the Indian parliament and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.She is an environmentalist and animal rights leader in India. She has earned many  international awards and acclaim for the same . She was appointed chairwoman of the Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA) in 1995. Under her direction, CPCSEA members carried out unannounced inspections of laboratories where animals are used for scientific research.

She also filed Public Interest Litigations that have achieved the replacement of the municipal killing of homeless dogs with a sterilisation programme (Animal Birth Control programs, commonly abbreviated as ABCs), the unregulated sale of airguns, and a ban on mobile or travelling zoos. 

Leading by example, she is a vegan and has advocated this lifestyle on ethical and health grounds.

Hon. M.P started the organisation People for Animals in 1992. It is now the largest organisation for animal rights/welfare in India. 

She also anchored the weekly television program Heads and Tails, highlighting the suffering meted out to animals due to their commercial exploitation, and has authored a book under the same title. 

We continue to look up to her as our mentor and inspiration.

OUR SPONSORS

Distillery
Red Cup Vodka
Adoptions
Fur n Fluff's
Liquor Store
Value Liquor Hub
Digital Agency
Urban Tech Pro

OUR PARTNERS

NGO
CB Rescue