Our Story
Whenever our founder visited Pakistan, she was heartbroken to see animals suffering on the streets - injured, hungry, and abused. She always tried to help, feeding them and caring for those she could.
In 2017, during a visit to Islamabad, she rescued a dog with a deep throat wound caused by a metal wire. After treatment, this lucky dog - later named Spooky - healed and was adopted by American journalist Pamela Constable, moving to a new life in the USA.
In 2019, during another visit, she found a puppy in a very miserable condition in a public park in Faisalabad. Despite her desperate efforts to save him, the little one passed away in her hands. This loss left her heartbroken, but it also became the turning point. She knew she could no longer look away from the suffering of Pakistan’s street animals.
Back in the UK, she made a life-changing decision - she closed her business, founded the Tahira Animal Welfare Foundation (TAWF), and returned to Pakistan to dedicate her life to this mission.
On 20th November 2020, TAWF officially began its work in Faisalabad, the country’s third-largest city, which at that time had no rescue service or animal shelter. Since then, TAWF has become the only full-fledged animal rescue and welfare organization in the city - saving thousands of lives, running the Second Chance Animal Hospital and Sanctuary, carrying out TNVR programs to control overpopulation and rabies, and spreading compassion through outreach and education.
Our journey began with Spooky’s survival and one lost puppy, and today it continues with every life we rescue - building hope, love, and second chances for the voiceless.
Our Mission
Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and protect animals in need, while working to break the cycle of overpopulation through sterilization and building a kinder society through education.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a kinder world where animals are no longer abandoned, abused, or left to suffer on the streets, but instead treated with respect and care. We strive for a future free from cruelty, where humans and animals coexist in harmony guided by compassion.
Our Team
Behind every rescue and every life saved is a team of passionate and dedicated people. At TAWF, our strength comes from the compassion and commitment of our veterinarians, animal carers, rescuers, and managers who work tirelessly to give every animal a second chance.
From responding to urgent calls on the streets to providing medical treatment in our hospital and lifelong care in our sanctuary, our team ensures that no animal is left behind. They are more than staff and volunteers—they are the heartbeat of TAWF, working day and night to transform suffering into hope.
Together, with the support of our trustees and our small admin team, they make it possible for TAWF to continue its mission as Faisalabad’s only full-fledged animal rescue, hospital, and sanctuary.
Financial Information
At TAWF, we believe that transparency is as important as compassion. We are a registered charity in Scotland (Charity No. SC050204), and we are committed to ensuring that every donation is used responsibly to rescue, treat, and care for animals in desperate need.
To maintain accountability, we publish our audited financial reports each year. These reports give our supporters a clear picture of how funds are raised and spent - from emergency rescues and medical treatments to running our hospital, sanctuary, and TNVR programs.
With only two admin staff and trustees who volunteer their time daily to manage operations, our overhead costs remain minimal. This allows us to direct the maximum resources toward the animals who rely on us.
You can view our detailed reports by clicking the button below:
