OUR STAFF

SAI SREE REDDY
India NGO Founder & Shelter Manager
A lifelong animal lover and 2022 Ahimsa Fellowship graduate, Sai Sree is the founder and manager of our India shelter. Vegan, foster mom, and former boxer, she leads with compassion, strength, and hands-on care for our most vulnerable animals.

VIKAS KOTWAL
India NGO Co Founder, Sterilizations & Rescue Manager
Vikas, a passionate vegan and MBA graduate, is always ready to help animals in need. His quick action and compassion have saved the lives of many dogs and cats across Hyderabad.

SUDHA
Shelter Operations Supervisor
As the mother of our founder Sai Sree, Mrs. Sudha is a cornerstone of our organization. She oversees daily shelter operations and staff, ensuring everything runs with care, compassion, and efficiency.

Dr Aravind Kanukula
Veterinarian. B.V.Sc & A.H, PGDSAD
A skilled expert in sterilization procedures and trained in mass sterilizations for dogs and cats at World Veterinary Services, Goa. Dr. Aravind Reddy Kanukula is expanding his focus to advanced surgeries and comprehensive animal care.

DR SAI KUMAR MADUPU
Veterinarian. B.V.Sc & A.H, PGDSAD
Trained in mass sterilizations for dogs at World Veterinary Services, Goa, Dr. Sai Kumar began his journey treating large animals and now cares for animals of all sizes with skill and heart.

RAVI TEJA
Veterinary Technician
Ravi Teja, a paravet and mass sterilizations trained at World Veterinary Services, Goa, joined SAFI at 18 and plays a vital role in our animal care and sterilization efforts.

GAUTAM ADULAPURAM
Cruelty Prevention Officer
Gautam, an M.Tech graduate and former lecturer, is now pursuing Law to better fight for animals. As our senior cruelty officer, he leads with both knowledge and compassion.

Preethi Mudavath
Cruelty Prevention Assistant
After witnessing animal cruelty firsthand, Preethi chose action—devoting herself to rescuing and defending abused animals.

Vinay Vennu
Cruelty Prevention Assistant
When animals suffer in silence, Vinay speaks up—rescuing victims of cruelty and giving them a second chance at life.

SANTHOSHI SRIRANGAM
Adoptions Coordinator
Santhoshi began facilitating adoptions in 2019 out of personal passion. Now at SAFI, she channels that experience to place more rescued animals in loving homes.

Sri Vidya Kotala
Adoptions & Cruelty Prev Assistant
Sri Vidya, a compassionate vegetarian and law student, joined SAFI after recognizing the urgent need to stand up for animals and their rights.

SHIVA NAYAK ANGOTH
Cruelty Prevention Assistant
Shiva cares deeply for animals who’ve been hurt or mistreated and works every day to help them heal and find safety.






















