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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

  • Blue Cross of Pantnagar

    Blue Cross of Pantnagar is an animal welfare organisation in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya…

  • Care of animals

    Care of animals is an animal welfare organisation in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (…

  • Dehradun SPCA

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

  • Healing Saathi, Dehradun

    Healing Saathi, Dehradun is an animal welfare organisation in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (…

  • Stray Animals Help And Rescue Angels (SAHARA)

    Stray Animals Help And Rescue Angels (SAHARA) is an animal welfare organisation in Uttarakhand. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya…

  • HOPE For Animals

    HOPE For Animals is an animal welfare organisation in Uttarakhand. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to…

  • Animal Rescue Services

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

  • Raahat

    Raahat is an animal welfare organisation in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg ( to Jan…

  • Raksha Make a Difference, Prayagraj

    Raksha Make a Difference, Prayagraj is an animal welfare organisation in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya…

  • Animal Shelter Kanpur(for all animals)

    Animal Shelter Kanpur(for all animals) is an animal welfare organisation in Uttar Pradesh. 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.