Awards

PAWS received ‘Badge of Transparency’ from Guide Star India in June 2015. This certify our Transparency in Accounts & Annual Reports sharing to Public.

PAWS Founder Nilesh Bhanage and volunteer Sumit Yadav received appreciation from Animal Nepal NGO for their immediate help and immense support extended after a destructive earthquake hit Nepal in May 2015.  

PAWS received “Top-Rated Non Profit 2013” by greatnonprofits.org

In March 2013, PAWS Founder Nilesh Bhanage received an award from Inner-Wheel Club of Dombivali, in recognition & appreciation of his valuable participation in serving the community.

PAWS Founder Nilesh Bhanage and volunteer Mandar Sawant received awards from PETA for “Heroic Rescue of Kitten from Well”!!

On 17th November 2012, PAWS Founder Nilesh Bhanage received “Volunteer Relations Award” from FIAPO (Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organizations) at a conference in Goa.

Rotaract Club of KV Pendharkar, Dombivli award PAWS in September 2012 for completing a decade in Wildlife Rehabilitation, Environment Protection & Service in Animal Welfare.

PAWS received citation from Rotary Club of Thane Downtown on 9th September, 2012 appreciating their contribution in raising awareness for Wildlife & Environment in RIMJHIM RYLA 2012.

August 2012, Rotaract Club of Birla College awarded PAWS for successfully completing 13 years in Animal Welfare & Wildlife Protection. Many more successful years to come!!