PawLink – The Platform That Saves Lives
A unified rescue platform transforming how India cares for its stray and lost animals — one tap at a time.
Every Day, Thousands Suffer in Silence
Every day across India, thousands of stray animals endure unimaginable hardship on our streets. They lie injured after accidents, starve in alleyways, or wander lost and terrified through unfamiliar neighborhoods. A dog limping by the roadside with a broken leg. A cat trapped near a storm drain, unable to escape. A beloved pet wandering scared through the night, separated from the family desperately searching.
Most people genuinely want to help when they witness these heartbreaking moments. But they face an impossible question: Who do I call? Which shelter has space? Will anyone actually respond? Is there a vet nearby? These moments of potential rescue fade into inaction because there is no system to transform compassion into coordinated response.
The Crisis in Numbers
62M+
Stray Dogs in India
The highest population in the world, with millions lacking care or shelter
150K+
Annual Road Accidents
Involving stray animals, causing suffering and traffic hazards
80%
Reports Go Unanswered
Four out of five citizen reports receive no response due to fragmented systems
Millions
Lost Pets Yearly
Most are never reunited with their families, ending up on streets or worse
"PawLink was built to fix this broken system — by transforming compassion into coordinated action."
What PawLink Does
PawLink creates a fast, connected rescue pipeline that ensures no injured or missing animal goes unseen, unanswered, or unsupported. We've built the missing link in India's animal welfare ecosystem.
Citizen Reports
Anyone can instantly report an animal in need with photo and location
Volunteers Alerted
Nearby rescuers receive immediate notifications with full case details
Shelters Prepare
Facilities are notified of incoming cases and can confirm capacity
Vets Identified
Medical support is mapped and coordinated in real-time
End-to-End Tracking
Every rescue is documented from report to resolution
This isn't just an app — it's a coordinated response system that connects citizens, volunteers, shelters, and veterinarians in a seamless network of care. Help reaches faster than ever before, and every case contributes to better understanding of animal welfare needs across entire cities.
Core Features: How PawLink Works
Instant Reporting
Photo + GPS + quick details
AI urgency triage classifies severity automatically
Alerts sent to nearby volunteers immediately
Lost Pet Finder
AI visual matching compares found animals to missing pet reports
Owners notified when match exceeds 60% similarity
Reunites families quickly and safely
Live Rescue Map
Real-time visualization of all incidents
Color-coded status tracking from report to resolution
Transparent network everyone can see
More Ways PawLink Helps
🍖 Feeding Point Locator
Verified community feeding spots reduce conflict and improve animal safety. Citizens and NGOs can add and update locations, building a caring ecosystem where regular feeding happens safely and consistently.
🚨 Emergency Mode
One tap shows nearest open vet, closest volunteer, and current shelter capacity. Includes step-by-step first-aid instructions for common injuries, providing crucial guidance in critical moments when every second counts.
📊 StrayArchive Data Tracker
Live heatmaps reveal incident patterns, seasonal trends, and geographic hotspots. Open data helps NGOs, researchers, and authorities plan sterilization drives and develop evidence-based safety policies.
Each feature was designed to solve a real gap in the current rescue ecosystem. Together, they create a comprehensive platform that serves every stakeholder in animal welfare — from concerned citizens to professional rescuers to municipal planners.
The PawLink Rescue Journey
1
See
Citizen spots animal in distress on the street
2
Report
Quick photo and location submitted via app
3
AI Triage
System assesses urgency and categorizes case
4
Alert Volunteers
Nearby rescuers notified with full details
5
Rescue
Volunteer arrives, provides immediate care
6
Shelter Intake
Animal receives medical attention and safe housing
7
Archive Data
Case logged for analysis and learning
8
City Insights
Patterns inform better planning and prevention
Impact: Short-Term and Long-Term
Immediate Impact
Faster Rescue Response Times
Animals receive help within minutes instead of hours or never
Transparent Accountability
Every stakeholder can track case progress in real-time
Reduced Duplicate Reports
Centralized system eliminates confusion and wasted effort
Efficient Volunteer Routing
Closest responders are dispatched automatically
Systemic Change
Data-Driven Sterilization Planning
Hotspot mapping enables targeted population control programs
Fewer Road Accidents
Proactive intervention reduces animal-vehicle collisions
Increased Pet Reunions
AI matching brings lost pets back to their families
Reliable City-Wide Data
First comprehensive animal welfare database for India's cities
What We Learned Building PawLink
No-Code Power
We built a fully functional, multi-user platform using no-code tools, proving that powerful technology doesn't always require traditional programming. The speed of iteration allowed us to test and refine ideas rapidly.
Precision Prompt Engineering
Designing AI prompts that generate accurate workflows required deep thinking about user needs and edge cases. Every word mattered in creating reliable automation.
Complex Multi-Role Logic
Managing permissions, notifications, and data flow across citizens, volunteers, shelters, and administrators taught us valuable lessons about system architecture and user experience design.
Real-World Problem Solving
Combining AI capabilities with actual rescue challenges showed us the importance of talking to stakeholders, understanding their pain points, and building features that truly serve their needs.
Execution Under Pressure
Delivering a complete platform within tight deadlines required exceptional teamwork, clear communication, efficient time management, and the ability to prioritize ruthlessly while maintaining quality.
What's Next for PawLink
This is just the beginning. Our vision extends far beyond the current platform to create lasting, systemic change in how India cares for its animals.
City-Level Partnerships
Collaborating with municipal corporations and animal welfare departments to make PawLink the official rescue coordination system
Advanced AI Injury Detection
Computer vision that can automatically assess injury severity from photos, providing instant triage guidance
Volunteer Training Hub
In-app courses on safe handling, first aid, transportation techniques, and shelter management best practices
QR Identity Tags
Scannable tags for pets and community animals linking to medical records, vaccination history, and caretaker information
Multi-City StrayArchive Expansion
Scaling data collection across India's major cities to create the nation's first comprehensive animal welfare database
"PawLink turns compassion into action. A world where no injured or lost animal waits alone. A world where help is just one tap away."
Thank you.