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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 Salem

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN019/1964). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Pattukottai

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN020/1973). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Chennai

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN001/1964). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Mannargudi

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN022/1986). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Blue Cross of India

    Blue Cross of India operates in Chennai, providing animal rescues, sterilisation, vaccinations, hospital treatment, shelters, and adoption and foster services for street animals, abandoned…

  • SPCA Arantangi

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN024/1993). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Nilgiri SPCA

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN003/1991). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • East Tanjore Dt. SPCA

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN004/1991). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Kuttalam

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN005/1973). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Sirkali

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN007/1976). 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.