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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

  • Animals Home Public Charitable Trust

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ334/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Bal Gopal Gau Sewa Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ351/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Shivshakti Go Sewa Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ352/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Laxminaryan Gau Sewa Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ353/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Kedareshwar Gau Sewa Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ354/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Rajrishi Dilip Gau Sewa Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ355/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Bragurishi Gau Sewa Ashram Samiti

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ361/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Datareya Gau Sewa Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ362/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Muralidhar Gau Sewa Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ363/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Kamdhenu Gau Sewa Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ364/2002). 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.