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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

  • Mata Mansa Devi Gaudham

    Mata Mansa Devi Gaudham is an animal welfare organisation in Panchkula, Haryana. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (Dec…

  • Nayi Pehal Welfare Society | Social and Animal Welfare NGO

    Nayi Pehal Welfare Society | Social and Animal Welfare NGO is an animal welfare organisation in Panipat, Haryana. It is listed in the AWO…

  • Shri Dharmarth Gaushala Sisana

    Shri Dharmarth Gaushala Sisana is an animal welfare organisation in Sonipat, Haryana. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (Dec…

  • Rama Punjabi Reported closed

    Rama Punjabi is an animal welfare organisation in Kaithal, Haryana. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to…

  • Animal Welfare Association Panchkula

    Animal Welfare Association Panchkula is an animal welfare organisation in Haryana. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (…

  • Shree Gopal Gaushala, Rampura

    Shree Gopal Gaushala, Rampura is an animal welfare organisation in Bhiwani, Haryana. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (Dec…

  • Shree nandhu animal welfare

    Shree nandhu animal welfare is an animal welfare organisation in Haryana. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (…

  • Friendicoes SECA Gurgaon Animal Hospital & Sanctuary

    Friendicoes SECA Gurgaon Animal Hospital & Sanctuary is an animal welfare organisation in Gurugram, Haryana. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by…

  • Ahinsadham

    Ahinsadham is an animal welfare organisation in Gujarat. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to ).…

  • K9Safeanimal

    K9Safeanimal is an animal welfare organisation in Jamnagar, Gujarat. 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.