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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

  • SPCA Chikmangalur

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KA027/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Pathanamthitta

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KL031/2009). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Deolali SPCA

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MH001/1964). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Bombay SPCA

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MH002/1966). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Animal Rescue Kerala Charitable Trust

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KL030/2007). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Sri Venkataramana GoshalaTrust

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KA078/2021). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Palghat (Palakkad)

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KL001/1966). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Cannanore

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KL002/1964). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Kozhikode SPCA

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KL003/1978). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Trichur

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KL005/1991). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

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.