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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 Ram Mandir Prachin Gaushala

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MP311/2006). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Gopal Das Gau Sewa Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MP194/2000). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Swami Nritya Gopal Das Ji Gaushala Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MP198/2000). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Savaliya Gau Sewa Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MP190/2000). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Manipur State Animal Welfare Society

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MR003/1996). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Sant Shri Ashram Ji Gaushala

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MP425/2020). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Krishna Dhenuk Ashram Gaushala

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MP377/2012). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Sri Udasin Ashram Gau Sewa Samiti

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MP386/2013). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Nandini Gaushala Sarvasidhi Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MP390/2013). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Dabar Hare Krishna Gaushala

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code ND027/2000). 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.