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Rescue Group

Find an animal rescue group in India by state and district, with address, phone number and the services it offers, in the Animal Writes Directory.

867 organisations

Organisations

  • Gokul Dham Gau Sewa Mahatirth

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code HR307/2019). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Dog rescue organisation

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code HR359/2025). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Jharkand

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code JH010/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Animal Welfare Trust

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code JH016/2025). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Jammu

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code JK001/1995). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Kashmir

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code JK003/2001). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Karuna Animal Welfare Association of Karnataka

    Karuna Animal Welfare Association of Karnataka is an NGO in Bangalore providing rescue, treatment, neutering, vaccination, adoption, and cruelty case intervention services for street…

  • Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation Trust

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KA006/1987). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Mysore

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KA011/1996). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre

    Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre rescues distressed wild animals, provides medical treatment and rehabilitation, and conducts outreach and educational programs. It operates in Bengaluru…

Questions about Rescue Group

If it is recognised by AWBI, yes. AWBI’s financial assistance includes schemes for veterinary care and rescued animals, ambulances, shelters, and relief during natural calamities.

Yes. Under the ABC Rules, 2023, each dog-catching team must include a representative of a nominated animal welfare organisation. Dogs must be caught humanely, by net or by hand; tongs and wires are banned.

On the Directory, choose Rescue group under Type, then your state and district, or search by PIN code. Based on its type, a group may rescue animals; call first to check.