PPAWS

About Phnom Penh Animal Welfare Society

What we do

Our primary objective is to improve the welfare of animals in Cambodia. We use donations from supporters within the country, as well as internationally. Combined with the money generated from our veterinary practice to fund achieving this challenging goal, we focus on …

Working with Pagodas

We work with monks in many of the country's pagodas, supporting them in their traditional role of caring for stray or abandoned animals who cannot care for themselves.

Spay and Neutering of Strays

We advocate and perform the de-sexing of animals as a key way to fight over-population of stray, homeless cats and dogs. This helps to decrease unnecessary animal suffering by limiting the population of strays in Phnom Penh, and preventing unwanted litters.

Finding homes for animals that need extra care

We are not a rescue center however, certain animals with serious conditions require special veterinary care which we give, and then try to find a foster home and hopefully, adoption.

Educate about Animal Welfare & responsible Pet ownership

We attend pagodas, schools, universities to teach about responsible pet ownership, and animal welfare requirements to the greater public.

What we Offer

Veterinary Services

We have a number of full time vets who provide quality and very affordable care for your pets no matter what they may need.

Animal Welfare Guidance

Training is a key part of what we do; we welcome opportunities to attend school events to pass this knowledge on to the students.

Animal Welfare Missions

Working with animal lovers and other Animal Rescue groups throughout Cambodia, we undertake special missions to provide medical care.

Our History

Phnom Penh Animal Welfare Society (PPAWS) was founded by English teacher Nicola Scales in 2011 out of a desire to address the challenging conditions companion animals face in Cambodia. With the help of many Khmer and expat animal lovers who shared Nicola’s vision of improving the lives of stray dogs and cats in Phnom Penh, the organisation has since grown to a household name as it has expanded to serve animals countrywide. In 2019, PPAWS opened a second clinic in Kampot, which serves as a secondary base of operations.

Based on previous years estimates, it is expected that PPAWS will offer 491 desexing surgeries, 1790 worm treatments, and 1666 rabies vaccinations before the end of 2024 through monthly missions, Pagoda visits and Free Mondays and Tuesdays. This has been achieved through PPAWS’ dedication to offering free and low cost veterinary care to the community via of our clinics pagoda visits, and through missions to rural areas that lack access to a vet. In addition, PPAWS focuses on community outreach and education on responsible pet ownership and animal welfare as a means to prevent animal suffering before it occurs. 

This is all thanks to the dedication of the PPAWS veterinary team, partner animal welfare organisations, as well as both local and international volunteers, and most importantly, people like you.