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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

  • The Welfare of Stray Dogs

    The Mumbai-based animal welfare organization provides sterilisation, vaccination, rescue, medical treatment, and adoption services for street dogs to help control population and ensure health…

  • All India Animal Welfare Association

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MH021/1964). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Hari Om Baba Gaushala Ashram Trust

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MH093/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Archana and Katrina Gorakshan Trust & Animal Rehabilitation Home

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MH145/2011). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • People For Animals, Mumbai

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MH118/2005). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • People For Animals, Gwalior

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MP027/1998). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Krushnai Goshala Trust

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MH238/2024). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Pets Force

    Pets Force is a Pune-based organization dedicated to the rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured street and pet dogs. They operate a no-fence sanctuary…

  • Sharan Education And Welfare Society

    Sharan Education And Welfare Society provides rescue, rehabilitation, shelter, medical treatment, spay and neuter, vaccinations, adoption, and foster care for domestic animals and wildlife…

  • Guru Gosewa Samiti Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MP150/1999). 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.