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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

  • State SPCA Orissa

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code OR001/1964). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Action for Protection of Wild Animals (APOWA)

    Action for Protection of Wild Animals operates in Kendrapara and Odisha, focusing on animal welfare, wildlife conservation, disaster relief for animals, mobile clinic services,…

  • Kalinga Animal Care & Shelter

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code OR014/2000). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • The Friendicoes – SECA

    Friendicoes – SECA rescues, treats, sterilises, vaccinates, and rehomes animals, runs street feeding programs, provides lifetime care sanctuaries, and operates a mobile equine clinic…

  • Circle of Animal Lovers

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code ND013/1993). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Manav Gau Sadan

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code ND026/2000). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Social Empowerment & Agriculture Development Agency

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code OR065/2008). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Jalandhar SPCA

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code PJ001/1965). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Chandigarh

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code PJ004/1991). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Jai Bhole Nath Jai Hanuman Gau Mata Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code PJ006/1999). 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.