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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

  • People for Animals- Ludhiana

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code PJ008/1999). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Care of Animals & Protection of Environment

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code PJ074/2007). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Anath Gau Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code PJ017/1999). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Apahaj Gau Sewa Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code PJ053/2001). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • PFA Chandigarh

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code PJ056/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Kheteshwar Gaushala Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ050/1998). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shelter to Sufferings

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ035/1995). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Pashupati Kalyan Parishad

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ130/1999). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Govansh Raksha Kendra Vaidik Sadhu Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ169/2000). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Sanatan Gau Sewa Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ369/2002). 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.