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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

  • Gokulam India

    Gokulam India is an animal welfare organisation in Amravati, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to…

  • Society for Animal Safety, India

    Society for Animal Safety, India is an animal welfare organisation in Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (Dec…

  • World For All – animal rescue

    World For All – animal rescue is an animal welfare organisation in Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg…

  • Amruthdhara Goushala

    Amruthdhara Goushala is an animal welfare organisation in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to…

  • MAA (Medical Aid For Birds) (Andheri Area only)

    MAA (Medical Aid For Birds) (Andheri Area only) is an animal welfare organisation in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled…

  • Animal care and welfare trust

    Animal care and welfare trust is an animal welfare organisation in Thane, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg…

  • Shiv Satsang Vikas Sewa Samiti (only for cows)

    Shiv Satsang Vikas Sewa Samiti (only for cows) is an animal welfare organisation in Madhya Pradesh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled…

  • SimbaGopal Animal Welfare Center

    SimbaGopal Animal Welfare Center is an animal welfare organisation in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg…

  • Dayoday Pashu Sewa Sadan Goushala Mandla

    Dayoday Pashu Sewa Sadan Goushala Mandla is an animal welfare organisation in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by…

  • Shri Murarilalji Tiwari Smriti Gaushala

    Shri Murarilalji Tiwari Smriti Gaushala is an animal welfare organisation in Madhya Pradesh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg…

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.