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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 Tuticorin

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN077/2001). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Tiruvellore SPCA

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN083/2001). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Karur

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN063/2000). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Kanchipuram Dist. SPCA

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN072/2000). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Ayyampet SPCA

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN074/2000). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN165/2007). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Thiruvannamalai

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN040/1998). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • Thiruvarur District SPCA

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN042/1998). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • SPCA Villupuram

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN053/1999). Source: AWBI list of recognised animal welfare organisations as on .

  • District SPCA Perambalur

    Recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI code TN058/2000). 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.