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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

  • Namaste Foundation – Animal Welfare

    Namaste Foundation – Animal Welfare is an animal welfare organisation in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg…

  • Donkey Sanctuary Welfare Association Reported closed

    Donkey Sanctuary Welfare Association is an animal welfare organisation in Gujarat. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (…

  • Sarva Dharma Rakshak Seva Trust

    Sarva Dharma Rakshak Seva Trust is an animal welfare organisation in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg…

  • The God’s Gift Foundation Animal Helpline

    The God's Gift Foundation Animal Helpline is an animal welfare organisation in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya…

  • Rrsa Foundation

    Rrsa Foundation is an animal welfare organisation in Anand, Gujarat. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to…

  • Animal Rescue Center

    Animal Rescue Center is an animal welfare organisation in Goa. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to…

  • South Goa Welfare Trust for Animals

    South Goa Welfare Trust for Animals is an animal welfare organisation in Goa. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg…

  • NAV VIKAS GANGA(jamui ) Reported closed

    NAV VIKAS GANGA(jamui ) is an animal welfare organisation in Jamui, Bihar. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (Dec…

  • Rayalaseema S.p.c.a

    Rayalaseema S.p.c.a is an animal welfare organisation in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (…

  • Jeevakarunya Ashram

    Jeevakarunya Ashram is an animal welfare organisation in Andhra Pradesh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to…

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.