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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

  • Shri Somarpuri Maharaj Gaushala Ashram Sewa Trust

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code GJ128/2001). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Gau & Jivdaya Ashram (People Protection Trust)

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code GJ093/1999). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Sant Vinoba Gram Swaraj Ashram Gaushala

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code GJ212/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Harikrishna Niradhar Gauseva Trust

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code GJ054/1998). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Rajaram Gaushala -Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code GJ163/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Paswandham Gau Sewa Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code GJ170/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Vadodara Centre for Animal Rescue and Emergency (VCARE)

    VCARE provides veterinary services, shelter, and rescue for sick, injured, and abandoned animals and birds. It offers boarding, ambulance transport, hydrotherapy, and vaccinations, while…

  • Shri Jivdaya Pariwar Charitable Trust

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code GJ134/2001). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Nirbhay Foundation

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code GJ290/2026). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Goa Animal Welfare Trust

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code GO001/1999). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

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.