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.
Organisations
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Pyaar- “Petanity And Animal Rehabilitators” Foundation — Chandrapur
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RRSAINDIA
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Saahas For Animals
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SANS Animal Welfare Trust
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Save Street Animals Animals Shelter
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SAW Aman Walia Animal Shelter
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WeLove Animals Foundation
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CARE – Charlie’s Animal Rescue Centre
Charlie’s Animal Rescue Centre (CARE) in Bangalore, India rescues, rehabilitates, shelters, and provides veterinary care to injured and ill street animals while promoting humane…
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Helping Hands Animal Welfare Foundation
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Visakha Society for Protection and Care of Animals
Visakha SPCA provides rescue, medical treatment, shelter, and mobile ambulance services for dogs, cats, cattle, birds, reptiles, trafficked wildlife, and farm animals in Visakhapatnam…
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.