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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 Alappuzha

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KL006/1993). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Thiruvananthapuram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KL007/1964). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Karuna SPCA

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KL008/1994). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Kollam

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KL010/1994). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Kottayam

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KL011/1994). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Ayyanthole

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KL013/1998). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Wayanad

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KL015/1999). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Malappuram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KL016/1999). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Idukki SPCA

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KL026/2005). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Hassan

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code KA035/2004). 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.