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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

  • Manipur State Animal Welfare Society

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MR003/1996). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA – IW

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code MR012/2002). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Delhi SPCA

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code ND001/1965). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Naga SPCA

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code NG002/2000). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • State SPCA Orissa

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code OR001/1964). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Action for Protection of Wild Animals (APOWA)

    Action for Protection of Wild Animals operates in Kendrapara and Odisha, focusing on animal welfare, wildlife conservation, disaster relief for animals, mobile clinic services,…

  • District SPCA Koraput

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code OR062/2008). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • District SPCA Ganjam

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code OR063/2008). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • District SPCA Jajpur

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code OR064/2008). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Social Empowerment & Agriculture Development Agency

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code OR065/2008). 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.