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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 Maharishi Vashish Gau Seva Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ622/2009). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Thakur Gau Seva Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ626/2009). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Anand Ashram Divya Yoga Gau Sewa Samiti

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ707/2011). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Jai Ambay Maa Gau Sewa Ashram Sansthan

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ738/2012). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Swami Meghgiri Kamdhenu Gaushala (Under Satguru Swami Meghgiri Sanyas Ashram Trust)

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code RJ784/2013). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Blue Cross of India

    Blue Cross of India operates in Chennai, providing animal rescues, sterilisation, vaccinations, hospital treatment, shelters, and adoption and foster services for street animals, abandoned…

  • Jeeva Karunya Seva Ashram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN012/1986). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN165/2007). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Sai Raghav Shelter for Animals

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN034/1995). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Shri Sathyasai Praniseva Shelters

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN062/2000). 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.