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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

  • Sherry and Diya Foundation

    Sherry and Diya Foundation is an animal welfare organisation in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (Dec…

  • TaTa Trusts Small Animal Hospital

    Founded by Ratan Tata in collaboration with the Royal Veterinary College, UK, this Mumbai hospital provides medical care for dogs and cats. The facility…

  • Hands That Heal Animal Care Foundation

    Hands That Heal Animal Care Foundation is an animal welfare organisation in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya…

  • Animal Matter To Me (AMTM) – Animal Hospital

    Animal Matter To Me (AMTM) – Animal Hospital is an animal welfare organisation in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled…

  • PSF/Pet Shelter Foundation

    PSF/Pet Shelter Foundation is an animal welfare organisation in Beed, Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (…

  • HOPE & Animal – Aurangabad

    HOPE & Animal – Aurangabad is an animal welfare organisation in Maharashtra. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (Dec…

  • Shiv Satsang Vikas Sewa Samiti

    Shiv Satsang Vikas Sewa Samiti is an animal welfare organisation in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya…

  • ARROW

    ARROW is an animal welfare organisation in Kottayam, Kerala. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to Jan…

  • Animal Rescue Kochi

    Animal Rescue Kochi is an animal welfare organisation in Ernakulam, Kerala. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (…

  • Neelavara Gaushala – Pejavara Matha

    Neelavara Gaushala – Pejavara Matha is an animal welfare organisation in Udupi, Karnataka. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg…

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.