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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 Surabhi Gau Sewa Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ365/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Dhenukeshwar Gau Sewa Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ366/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Bharatmatha Gau Sewa Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ367/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Dhanwantari Gau Sewa Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ368/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Gau Sewa Ashram Samiti

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ438/2004). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Animal Help Society

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ572/2008). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Brahmarishi Ratandev Gau Seva Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ642/2010). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Maharishi Chaywan Gau Seva Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ643/2010). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Styakama Gau Seva Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ644/2010). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Animal Home Society

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ614/2009). 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.