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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

  • Society For Prevention Of Cruelty Of Animals

    Society For Prevention Of Cruelty Of Animals is an animal welfare organisation in Uttar Pradesh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by…

  • Pet LifeLine Foundation(both wild and stray animals)

    Pet LifeLine Foundation(both wild and stray animals) is an animal welfare organisation in Uttar Pradesh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by…

  • Allahabad SPCA

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

  • Azamgarh Mandal SPCA

    Azamgarh Mandal SPCA is an animal welfare organisation in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (Dec…

  • Animals Help Center(non registered)

    Animals Help Center(non registered) is an animal welfare organisation in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg…

  • Dog rescue organisation, Uttar Pradesh

    Dog rescue organisation, Uttar Pradesh is an animal welfare organisation in Uttar Pradesh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg…

  • Wildlife SOS, Uttar Pradesh

    Wildlife SOS, Uttar Pradesh is an animal welfare organisation in Uttar Pradesh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (Dec…

  • Nishabd – Wounded Dogs Shelter Street Dog Care

    Nishabd – Wounded Dogs Shelter Street Dog Care is an animal welfare organisation in Uttar Pradesh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled…

  • Charry Animal Welfare-Raebareli UP

    Charry Animal Welfare-Raebareli UP is an animal welfare organisation in Uttar Pradesh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by Saumya Garg (Dec…

  • Home for Wings and Tails family

    Home for Wings and Tails family is an animal welfare organisation in Kheri, Uttar Pradesh. It is listed in the AWO List compiled by…

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.