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Animal Shelter

Find an animal shelter in India for dogs, cats and other animals, by state and district, with address, phone number and services, in our Directory.

362 organisations

Organisations

  • TOLFA animal hospital

    TOLFA animal hospital is an animal welfare organisation in Rajasthan. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to…

  • JDB Pet Care Reported closed

    JDB Pet Care is an animal welfare organisation in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (…

  • Jaipur Animal Welfare Association(running the organization in a rural area. Very limited work. Mostly cremation ceremonies for strays etc.)

    Jaipur Animal Welfare Association(running the organization in a rural area. Very limited work. Mostly cremation ceremonies for strays etc.) is an animal welfare organisation…

  • Loving paws foundation

    Loving paws foundation is an animal welfare organisation in Jalandhar, Punjab. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (…

  • FureverFriends Foundation

    FureverFriends Foundation is an animal welfare organisation in Punjab. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to Jan…

  • Pracheen Shiv Mandir Gaushalla

    Pracheen Shiv Mandir Gaushalla is an animal welfare organisation in Faridkot, Punjab. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (Dec…

  • Waheguru animal welfare & group of environmentalst

    Waheguru animal welfare & group of environmentalst is an animal welfare organisation in Punjab. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya…

  • Moga SPCA

    Moga SPCA is an animal welfare organisation in Punjab. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to Jan…

  • Ropar SPCA

    Ropar SPCA is an animal welfare organisation in Punjab. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to Jan…

  • Gurdaspur SPCA

    Gurdaspur SPCA is an animal welfare organisation in Punjab. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to Jan…

Questions about Animal Shelter

The ABC Rules, 2023 define an animal shelter as a place where stray, street or abandoned animals are kept for adoption or rehabilitation, or for treatment while ill or injured.

Yes, through the Animal Welfare Board of India, if the organisation is AWBI-recognised. AWBI has a grant scheme for animal shelters caring for old, distressed, homeless, injured and sick animals, paid in two instalments after accounts and inspection.

To a designated shelter. The Supreme Court’s order of 7 Nov 2025 says they must be sterilised and vaccinated, moved to a shelter and not released at the same place. The Court upheld this on 19 May 2026.

On the Directory, choose Animal shelter under Type, then your state and district, or search by name or PIN code. Based on its type, it may house animals; call before visiting, as unverified listings have not been confirmed.