About Us
Meet the President
Hi, I'm Afnan Tanveer.
Grade 10 student at Headstart School, Islamabad, and founder of Saviors of the Strays.
Welcome to my website! I’m Afnan Tanveer, a Grade 10 student at Headstart School, Islamabad, with a deep passion for animals and a strong desire to make a positive difference in their lives.
My love for animals began at an early age. As I became more aware of the challenges faced by stray animals in Pakistan, I decided that I wanted to do more than simply care about the problem — I wanted to take action. I founded an initiative focused on improving the lives of stray animals through awareness campaigns, adoption drives, and community engagement.
I have also combined my interest in technology with my passion for animal welfare by developing a free pet vaccination tracking application. The application helps pet owners identify the vaccinations their pets may require, schedule upcoming vaccinations, and keep track of their vaccination history.
Through these initiatives, my goal is to use compassion, community action, and technology to address real-world problems and create a more responsible and caring society for animals.
I invite you to join me in this journey. Whether through adopting a stray animal, supporting animal welfare initiatives, spreading awareness, or simply treating animals with greater kindness, every action can make a difference.
How it all started
Snowy was a big friendly dog who lived in our street when our founder Sunaina was 9 years old. The day she gave birth to six tiny pups under a broken-down car parked permanently next to her house, was the day ‘Saviors of the Strays’ came into being.
This small non-profit organization was officially started much later by Sunaina with the help of her younger brother Aryan, their mother, and several selfless and hardworking volunteers. Pakistan has an increasing number of stray dogs and cats who are mostly killed inhumanely or left on the streets malnourished and diseased.
Sheltering these helpless creatures, spending time with them, taking them to the vet and then finding loving homes for them has been our mission and goal since then. Over a period of past 6 years, we have helped countless animals get medical treatment, stay in safe foster homes, and find loving forever homes.
Founding Members
Sunaina Ahmad Qureshi
I’m Sunaina Ahmad Qureshi, a passionate Grade 11 student at Supernova School, with a deep-rooted love for animals that has shaped my journey. At a young age, my unwavering affection for our furry friends led me to embark on a mission close to my heart: founding an NGO dedicated to alleviating the suffering of stray animals in Pakistan. Through impactful awareness campaigns and my unwavering drive, I am committed to making a positive change in the lives of these often-overlooked creatures. Join me on this inspiring journey to create a brighter future for stray animals in Pakistan.
Aryan Ahmad Qureshi
I’m Aryan Ahmad Qureshi, a dedicated Grade 10 student at Headstart School, Gulmohar Campus, who has harbored a deep passion for animals since my early years. Fueled by my profound love for our four-legged companions, I embarked on a mission to make a difference. I founded an NGO focused on addressing the plight of stray animals in Pakistan through impactful awareness campaigns and adoption drives. Join me in my endeavor to alleviate the suffering of these vulnerable creatures and create a more compassionate world for them. Together, we can make a significant impact.
Our Mission
In the heart of our community, a remarkable team of passionate individuals has come together, bound by their shared love for animals. Despite their modest size, this extraordinary group, known as ‘Saviours of the Strays’ in Islamabad, is making a significant impact on the lives of street animals.
Their mission goes beyond mere compassion – it is a tireless commitment to rescue, treat, and care for the sick, injured, and abused animals that roam our streets. Not content with just alleviating immediate suffering, the team is on a broader mission to educate the public, striving to put an end to animal cruelty through awareness programs.
Saviours of the Strays goes above and beyond by providing shelter and permanent homes for vulnerable animals, offering them a chance at a life filled with love and care. The team also actively collaborates with the community, working towards controlling the street animal population through humane methods such as neutering and releasing. In doing so, they aim to break the cycle of pain that these animals endure and reduce their overall suffering.
This small but mighty team embodies the spirit of compassion, working tirelessly to create a world where every animal has a chance to live a life free from suffering.
What We Believe
Compassion First
Every stray is treated with the dignity and care it deserves.
Community Over Charity
Real change happens when a whole community gets involved, not just one person.
Technology for Good
Simple tools, like our vaccination tracker, make responsible pet ownership easier for everyone.
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