Unsung Heroes

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Preethi R

Thiruvanamalai, Tamil Nadu

Social Worker

Their Story

Preethi R has been a passionate social worker and animal welfare advocate in Chennai since 2013, dedicating over a decade to giving voice to the voiceless.

As a PETA India Humane Education & Cruelty Intervention Volunteer since November 2025, she responds to animal cruelty cases through compassionate community engagement. Her unique approach—choosing education over confrontation—has transformed hostile pet owners into compassionate caregivers, liberating animals from abuse and neglect.

Since 2013, Preethi has personally rescued hundreds of injured and abandoned animals, coordinated adoptions as an Animal Adoption Coordinator, and conducted humane education sessions in schools. Beyond animal welfare, she has impacted thousands through road safety training, performing in old age homes with Nakshatraaz Troop, volunteering at Camp Rainbow for HIV-positive children, and leading her #feedthevoiceless project to feed stray dogs across rural Tamil Nadu.

Impact Made

Over 11+ years of dedicated social work, Preethi R has created transformative impact across Chennai and Tamil Nadu:

Animal Welfare Impact:
• Intervened in dozens of PETA India cruelty cases, liberating tied and abused animals while educating owners on humane care
• Rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of injured, abandoned, and abused animals since 2013
• Coordinated end-to-end adoptions ensuring safe, loving homes through rigorous screening
• Conducted humane education sessions reaching hundreds of school children across Chennai
• Led #feedthevoiceless initiative, organizing feeding schedules for strays across rural Tamil Nadu

Community & Educational Impact:
• Trained thousands of children on road safety, life skills, and compassion through various NGOs
• Volunteered at Camp Rainbow (2015) supporting HIV-positive children as translator and photographer
• Led the "Taruni" project addressing sexual abuse, organizing a major rally at Marina Beach
• Zone leader for Traffic Awareness Campaigns covering 100 signals in Chennai
• Facilitated dengue awareness campaigns in Below Poverty Line communities

Preethi's compassionate approach—choosing education over confrontation—has saved countless animal lives and awakened compassion
in thousands, proving one person's commitment can create ripples of positive change.

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