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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

  • PAWS, Thane

    PAWS, Thane is an animal welfare organisation in Thane, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to…

  • Aras Foundation – Animal Rescue & Shelter Foundation

    Aras Foundation – Animal Rescue & Shelter Foundation is an animal welfare organisation in Thane, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled…

  • Kabeer Animal Welfare Foundation

    Kabeer Animal Welfare Foundation is an animal welfare organisation in Thane, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (Dec…

  • The Paws Pack (Resq Charitable Trust)

    The Paws Pack (Resq Charitable Trust) is an animal welfare organisation in Pune, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya…

  • Aman’s Animal Rehabilitation Foundation (AARF)

    Aman's Animal Rehabilitation Foundation (AARF) is an animal welfare organisation in Palghar, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg…

  • Noble Nashik

    Noble Nashik is an animal welfare organisation in Nashik, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to…

  • Kapila Gaushala

    Kapila Gaushala is an animal welfare organisation in Nashik, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to…

  • Awaas Animal Shelter

    Awaas Animal Shelter is an animal welfare organisation in Nashik, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (…

  • Yoda Rehabilitation Center For Animals

    Yoda Rehabilitation Center For Animals is an animal welfare organisation in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg…

  • Animal Rescue & Shelter Foundation, Mumbai Suburban

    Animal Rescue & Shelter Foundation, Mumbai Suburban is an animal welfare organisation in Mumbai Suburban, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled…

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.