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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

  • K-NINE , TRIPURA

    K-NINE , TRIPURA is an animal welfare organisation in Tripura. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to…

  • Safe Home Foundation

    Safe Home Foundation is an animal welfare organisation in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (Dec…

  • Hands 2 Serve Foundation (Gaushala)

    Hands 2 Serve Foundation (Gaushala) is an animal welfare organisation in Telangana. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (Dec…

  • Yahshua Animal Trust

    Yahshua Animal Trust is an animal welfare organisation in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (Dec…

  • Speech For Speechless

    Speech For Speechless is an animal welfare organisation in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (…

  • Jaipur Animal Welfare Association

    Jaipur Animal Welfare Association is an animal welfare organisation in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (Dec…

  • Rajpurohit Seva Sansthan Gaushala

    Rajpurohit Seva Sansthan Gaushala is an animal welfare organisation in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (Dec…

  • Apna Ghar

    Apna Ghar is an animal welfare organisation in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to…

  • Thane CPCA (Community for The Protection and Care of Animals)

    Thane CPCA (Community for The Protection and Care of Animals) is an animal welfare organisation in Thane, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO…

  • Paws Heaven – Shelter for Animals

    Paws Heaven – Shelter for Animals is an animal welfare organisation in Thane, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya…

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.