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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

  • Wildlife Awareness And Reptiles Conservation Organisation

    Wildlife Awareness And Reptiles Conservation Organisation is an animal welfare organisation in Tumakuru, Karnataka. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya…

  • ARRC (For Wildlife)

    ARRC (For Wildlife) is an animal welfare organisation in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (Dec…

  • Devashraya Animal Hospital

    Devashraya Animal Hospital is an animal welfare organisation in Faridabad, Haryana. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (…

  • All Creatures Great and Small, Faridabad

    All Creatures Great and Small, Faridabad is an animal welfare organisation in Faridabad, Haryana. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya…

  • Nature Club (Ncseere)

    Nature Club (Ncseere) is an animal welfare organisation in Surat, Gujarat. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (…

  • Dhyan Foundation(Mainly For Cattles)

    Dhyan Foundation(Mainly For Cattles) is an animal welfare organisation in North Goa, Goa. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg…

  • SPCA Ladakh

    SPCA Ladakh is an animal welfare organisation in Ladakh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to Jan…

  • Live to Rescue

    Live to Rescue is an animal welfare organisation in Ladakh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to…

  • Animal Rescue kashmir (ARK), Jammu

    Animal Rescue kashmir (ARK), Jammu is an animal welfare organisation in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by…

  • Animal aid group jammu

    Animal aid group jammu is an animal welfare organisation in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya…

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.