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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 Balaji Ashram Gaushala Samiti

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code HR225/2008). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Gokul Dham Gau Sewa Mahatirth

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code HR307/2019). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Gaushala Dholposh Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code HR257/2012). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Lawarish Pidit Pashu Sewa Sangh

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code HR291/2019). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Animal Welfare Trust

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code JH016/2025). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Karuna Animal Welfare Association of Karnataka

    Karuna Animal Welfare Association of Karnataka is an NGO in Bangalore providing rescue, treatment, neutering, vaccination, adoption, and cruelty case intervention services for street…

  • Animal Right Fund

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KA014/1999). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • People for Animals – Bangalore

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KA025/2001). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Sri Venkataramana GoshalaTrust

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KA078/2021). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Smart Association

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KL025/2004). 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.