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    100 animal welfare groups in India. Search by name or city, or filter by what they do, then donate or adopt through their own site.

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    People for Animals (PFA)

    New Delhi (National Network) · est. 1992

    #1

    India's largest animal welfare network; lobbied for stronger animal protection laws; rescues thousands annually

    RescueAdvocacyVeterinary

    Blue Cross of India

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu (National) · est. 1959

    #2

    One of India's oldest; pioneered Animal Birth Control; rescued thousands of animals; disaster rescue missions

    RescueAdoptionSterilisation/ABCSanctuaryVeterinary

    Wildlife SOS

    New Delhi / Gurgaon (National) · est. 1995

    #3

    Rescued 600+ elephants, 600+ bears; runs largest elephant hospital in India; combats wildlife crime

    RescueWildlife

    Wildlife Trust of India (WTI)

    Noida, Uttar Pradesh (National) · est. 1998

    #4

    25+ years; 80%+ funds to conservation action; Greater Manas Recovery; CWRC handled 5500+ animal cases; 23 states coverage

    RescueWildlife

    PETA India

    Mumbai / New Delhi (National) · est. 2000

    #5

    Cosmetics animal testing ban; mechanical elephant donations to temples; high-impact corporate campaigns

    Advocacy

    Help Animals India

    USA-based, supports India-wide · est. 2008

    #6

    US 501(c)(3); channels funds to under-funded Indian NGOs; $15 spays/neuters/vaccinates one street dog

    RescueSterilisation/ABCSanctuaryFunding

    Friendicoes SECA

    New Delhi (Defence Colony) · est. 1979

    #7

    Started under Defence Colony flyover; grew to major shelter; treats thousands of animals annually; educational workshops

    RescueSterilisation/ABC

    Animal Aid Unlimited

    Udaipur, Rajasthan · est. 2002

    #8

    International volunteer destination; treats thousands of injured street animals; model for street animal care in India

    RescueAdvocacyVeterinary

    In Defence of Animals (IDA) India

    Mumbai, Maharashtra (Deonar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad) · est. 1996

    #9

    Turned Deonar dog pound into animal haven; sterilized thousands of dogs/cats; clinical surgeries and treatments

    RescueSterilisation/ABCAdvocacy

    CUPA (Compassion Unlimited Plus Action)

    Bengaluru, Karnataka · est. 1991

    #10

    Pioneering no-kill shelter; city-wide animal welfare coordination; sterilization camps; municipal collaboration

    AdoptionSterilisation/ABCSanctuaryAdvocacyFundingVeterinary

    Bombay SPCA (BSPCA)

    Mumbai, Maharashtra · est. 1874

    #11

    One of Asia's oldest animal hospitals; treats thousands of animals; landmark institution for animal welfare in Western India

    RescueSanctuaryVeterinary

    STRAW India

    Faridabad, Haryana (National reach) · est. 2002

    #12

    Unique focus on humane education; reaches school children across India; 24x7 animal helpline; spay/neuter programs

    Sterilisation/ABCAdvocacy

    Karuna Society for Animals and Nature

    Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh · est. 2000

    #13

    Rural animal welfare model; sanctuary for rescued animals; conservation education in South India

    RescueWildlifeSanctuary

    Animal Rahat

    Sangli, Maharashtra · est. 2003

    #14

    Improved conditions for thousands of working animals; veterinary programs; policy changes for draft animals

    AdvocacyVeterinary

    Mission Rabies India

    Goa / Multiple states · est. 2013

    #15

    Vaccinated millions of dogs; reduced human rabies deaths; model for One Health approach in India

    Advocacy

    Humane Society International (HSI) India

    Lucknow / Multiple cities · est. 2010

    #16

    Runs ABC centers across multiple states; disaster relief for animals; corporate campaigns for farm animal welfare

    Sterilisation/ABCAdvocacy

    Four Paws India

    New Delhi (National) · est. 2014

    #17

    Shut down unethical zoos and circuses; influenced captive animal policies; disaster relief operations

    General Welfare

    Kannan Animal Welfare

    Delhi NCR · est. 2015

    #18

    Delhi NCR focused; rescues and rehabilitates hundreds of animals; adoption drives; community engagement

    RescueAdoptionSterilisation/ABCAdvocacy

    Abhay Daanam

    Ghaziabad / Noida Extension, UP · est. 2015

    #19

    Free ambulance and medicines; specialized bird care; multi-location shelter operations in NCR

    RescueSanctuaryVeterinaryBirds

    Jeev Aashraya Foundation

    Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · est. 2017

    #20

    24/7 emergency response in Lucknow; large-scale sterilization drives; adoption facilitation

    AdoptionSterilisation/ABCAdvocacyVeterinary

    Delhi SPCA

    New Delhi · est. 1920s

    #21

    Capital's primary animal welfare institution; handles thousands of cases

    RescueSanctuaryVeterinary

    Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre

    Raja Garden, New Delhi · est. 1980

    #22

    One of Delhi's largest shelters; named after Sanjay Gandhi; landmark facility

    RescueSterilisation/ABCSanctuaryVeterinary

    Jeevashram Foundation

    Amrita Shergil Marg, New Delhi · est. 1990

    #23

    Premium veterinary services; animal welfare advocacy in Delhi

    Veterinary

    YODA (Youth Organization in Defense of Animals)

    Mumbai, Maharashtra · est. 2018

    #24

    500+ animals treated monthly; 150+ orphaned puppies/kittens monthly; 100+ foster families; laparoscopic sterilization

    Sterilisation/ABC

    Posh Foundation

    Noida, Uttar Pradesh · est. 2015

    #25

    Noida's leading animal rescue; handles hundreds of cases annually

    RescueAdoptionSterilisation/ABCSanctuary

    Charlie's Animal Rescue Centre (CARE)

    Bengaluru, Karnataka · est. 2013

    #26

    Focus on special needs and disabled animals; model for inclusive animal care

    RescueAdoption

    Let's Live Together Charitable Trust

    Bengaluru, Karnataka · est. 2010

    #27

    Only puppy rescue NGO using foster model; 4,500+ puppies rescued; international representation

    RescueAdoptionAdvocacy

    Sophie Memorial Animal Relief Trust

    Delhi NCR · est. 2015

    #28

    India's only old & disabled dogs shelter; rehabilitates and reunites animals

    AdoptionSanctuary

    Stray Happy Animal Foundation

    Goregaon West, Mumbai · est. 2018

    #29

    80G and CSR registered; subsidized treatment for rescuers; stray animal advocacy

    RescueAdoptionAdvocacyVeterinary

    Pawzz (Pawzzitive Welfare Foundation)

    Delhi NCR · est. 2019

    #30

    Focus on indie breed adoption; mass feeding campaigns; community building for animal rights

    RescueAdoptionSterilisation/ABC

    Humane Animal Society (HAS)

    Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · est. 2006

    #31

    Costs Rs 12 lakh/month to run; treats thousands; FCRA registered for international donations; model shelter in South India

    RescueAdoptionSterilisation/ABCSanctuaryVeterinary

    Sharanaksh (Community Streeties India)

    Delhi · est. 2018

    #32

    Focus on neglected/abused dogs; behavioral rehabilitation; Sanskrit-inspired shelter name

    RescueSanctuary

    Hingonia Cow Rehabilitation Centre

    Jaipur, Rajasthan · est. 2016

    #33

    Largest cow rehabilitation facility; 18,000+ cows; 50-60 daily rescues; prevents road accidents

    Cattle

    Madhuban Goshala V Sanshodhan Sanstha

    Maharashtra · est. 2010

    #34

    Native breed conservation; ecological agriculture; cultural heritage preservation

    WildlifeCattle

    Animal Matters to Me (AMTM)

    Mumbai, Maharashtra · est. 2015

    #35

    Comprehensive care in Mumbai; safe haven for abandoned animals; public education on responsible pet ownership

    AdoptionSterilisation/ABCSanctuaryVeterinary

    Marpu Foundation

    Hyderabad / Multiple states · est. 2014

    #36

    Community engagement model; awareness campaigns; rescue operations; volunteer network

    RescueAdvocacyVeterinary

    Born Free Foundation (India programs)

    UK-based, operates in India · est. 1966

    #37

    Conservation education to 6,346 students across 97 Indian schools (2022); anti-captive trade campaigns

    WildlifeAdvocacy

    Fish Welfare Initiative (India)

    India (Alliance for Responsible Aquaculture) · est. 2020

    #38

    2.9 million fish helped in India; satellite water quality monitoring; pioneering aquatic animal welfare

    General Welfare

    Shrimp Welfare Project (India)

    India operations · est. 2021

    #39

    4 billion shrimp annually improved; partnerships with Tesco, Sainsbury's; $1 helps ~1,500 shrimp

    General Welfare

    Assam Animal Welfare Task Force

    Assam · est. 2015

    #40

    Flood and earthquake animal rescue; farm animal welfare; Northeast biodiversity focus

    Veterinary

    Bangalore SPCA

    Kasturba Road, Bengaluru · est. 1940s

    #41

    Primary SPCA for Bengaluru; handles city animal welfare cases

    SanctuaryVeterinary

    Mysore Pinjarapole Society

    Chamundi Hill Foot, Mysore · est. 1940s

    #42

    Traditional pinjarapole; cares for abandoned cattle

    SanctuaryCattle

    SPCA Chandigarh

    Sector 22C, Chandigarh · est. 1980s

    #43

    Union Territory's primary animal welfare body

    Sterilisation/ABCSanctuaryVeterinary

    Help In Suffering

    Durgapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan · est. 1980

    #44

    Pioneering veterinary hospital in Rajasthan; camel welfare; international volunteer destination

    RescueSterilisation/ABCVeterinary

    SPCA Jaipur

    Museum Road, Jaipur · est. 1950s

    #45

    Rajasthan capital's main animal welfare center

    SanctuaryVeterinary

    Rajasthan Goseva Sangh

    Jodhpur, Rajasthan · est. 1960s

    #46

    Traditional cow welfare organization

    Cattle

    SPCA Madras (Chennai)

    Vepery, Chennai · est. 1800s

    #47

    One of India's oldest SPCAs; serves Chennai metropolitan area

    RescueSanctuaryVeterinary

    Indian Institute of Animal Welfare

    Mylapore, Chennai · est. 1990

    #48

    Education and research focus in Tamil Nadu

    Advocacy

    Coimbatore District SPCA

    Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · est. 1980s

    #49

    District-level animal welfare in Tamil Nadu

    Sterilisation/ABCSanctuaryVeterinary

    SPCA Salem

    Salem, Tamil Nadu · est. 1980s

    #50

    Regional animal welfare in Tamil Nadu

    SanctuaryVeterinary

    People for Animals - Bengaluru

    Bengaluru, Karnataka · est. 2000

    #51

    Large-scale sterilization camps; city-wide coordination; municipal collaboration

    RescueSterilisation/ABCAdvocacy

    People for Animals - Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal · est. 2000

    #52

    Urban animal welfare in West Bengal; reduced cruelty cases; improved community attitudes

    RescueAdoptionSterilisation/ABCSanctuary

    People for Animals - Chennai

    Triplicane, Chennai · est. 2000

    #53

    Tamil Nadu chapter of national network

    RescueSanctuaryAdvocacy

    People for Animals - Jalandhar

    Jalandhar, Punjab · est. 2000

    #54

    Punjab chapter of national network

    RescueSanctuaryAdvocacy

    Calcutta SPCA

    B.B. Ganguly Street, Kolkata · est. 1800s

    #55

    One of India's oldest animal welfare institutions

    RescueSanctuaryVeterinary

    Compassionate Crusaders Trust

    Kolkata, West Bengal · est. 1990

    #56

    Leading welfare organization in West Bengal

    RescueSanctuary

    Love 'n' Care for Animals

    Kolkata, West Bengal · est. 2000

    #57

    Grassroots welfare in Kolkata

    RescueSanctuaryVeterinary

    Darjeeling Goodwill Shelter

    Kalimpong, West Bengal · est. 2005

    #58

    Himalayan region animal welfare

    RescueSanctuary

    Animal & Bird Welfare Society

    Howrah, West Bengal · est. 1994

    #59

    Local welfare in Howrah district

    Birds

    Blue Cross Society of Pantnagar

    Pantnagar, Uttarakhand · est. 1990

    #60

    University-based animal welfare model

    Sterilisation/ABC

    Gujarat SPCA

    Vadodara/Baroda, Gujarat · est. 1960

    #61

    Primary SPCA for Gujarat

    SanctuaryVeterinary

    Vadodara SPCA

    Chapad, Vadodara · est. 2000

    #62

    Vadodara district animal welfare

    SanctuaryVeterinary

    Shree Akhil Bharatiya Hinsa Nivaran Sangh

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat · est. Traditional

    #63

    Traditional Jain animal welfare philosophy

    General Welfare

    Yash Domestic Research Center

    Surat/Gandhinagar/Junagadh/Bhavnagar, Gujarat · est. 2019

    #64

    Multi-city ABC operations in Gujarat; recognized by AWBI

    Sterilisation/ABC

    Goal Foundation

    Rajkot, Gujarat · est. 2016

    #65

    Rajkot municipal corporation partner

    RescueSterilisation/ABC

    Welfare of Stray Dogs (WSD)

    Mumbai, Maharashtra · est. 1985

    #66

    Pioneering street dog welfare in Mumbai; ABC model

    AdoptionSterilisation/ABC

    Nagpur SPCA

    Nagpur, Maharashtra · est. 1980

    #67

    Central India's primary animal welfare center

    Sterilisation/ABCSanctuaryVeterinary

    All India Animal Welfare Association

    Worli, Mumbai · est. 1950

    #68

    Long-standing national advocacy body

    Advocacy

    Beauty Without Cruelty (India)

    Pune, Maharashtra · est. 1980

    #69

    Cosmetics and product cruelty awareness

    Advocacy

    In Defence of Animals - Mumbai

    Deonar, Mumbai · est. 1996

    #70

    Mumbai's leading ABC provider

    RescueSterilisation/ABCSanctuary

    SPCA Ayyanthole

    Thrissur, Kerala · est. 1980

    #71

    Kerala animal welfare

    Sanctuary

    Kannur District Panchayat ABC

    Kannur, Kerala · est. 2023

    #72

    District-level ABC program

    Sterilisation/ABC

    Kollam Municipal Corporation ABC

    Kollam, Kerala · est. 2023

    #73

    Municipal ABC operations

    Sterilisation/ABC

    Thrissur Municipal Corporation ABC

    Thrissur, Kerala · est. 2023

    #74

    Municipal ABC operations

    Sterilisation/ABC

    Ernakulam ABC Center

    Ernakulam, Kerala · est. 2023

    #75

    Municipal ABC operations

    Sterilisation/ABC

    Animal Welfare Charitable Trust

    Amritsar, Punjab · est. 2023

    #76

    AWBI recognized ABC center

    RescueSterilisation/ABC

    Compassion for Animals Welfare Association (CAWA)

    Mohali/Patiala, Punjab · est. 2020

    #77

    Multi-city operations in Punjab

    Sterilisation/ABC

    Nain Foundation

    Rohtak, Haryana · est. 2023

    #78

    Haryana animal welfare

    Sterilisation/ABC

    Sneh Animal Welfare Society

    Srikakulam/Vizianagaram/Guntur, AP · est. 2021

    #79

    Multi-location in Andhra Pradesh

    Sterilisation/ABC

    Santulan Jeev Kalyan

    Srinagar(J&K)/Anantapur(AP)/Hisar(HR)/Patna(BR) · est. 2023

    #80

    Multi-state operations

    Sterilisation/ABC

    Spandana Animal Welfare & Prakruthi Seva

    Bengaluru, Karnataka · est. 2023

    #81

    Bengaluru municipal partner

    Sterilisation/ABC

    Captain's Animal Care Trust

    Udupi, Karnataka · est. 2019

    #82

    Coastal Karnataka animal welfare

    Sterilisation/ABC

    Vets Society for Animal Welfare & Rural Development

    Bengaluru/Bhubaneswar/Pondicherry · est. 2017

    #83

    Veterinary professional approach; multi-state

    Sterilisation/ABCVeterinary

    CUPA Spay/Neuter Centre

    Anekal Taluk, Bengaluru · est. 1993

    #84

    Dedicated sterilization center

    Sterilisation/ABC

    Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation Trust

    Subramanyapuram, Bengaluru · est. 2005

    #85

    Bengaluru rescue operations

    Rescue

    Animal Care Foundation

    Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · est. 2024

    #86

    Bhopal municipal partner

    Sterilisation/ABC

    Maa Bagulamukhi Sewa Samiti

    Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh · est. 2023

    #87

    Jabalpur animal welfare

    Sterilisation/ABC

    The Care of Animals and Society

    Bhopal/Indore, Madhya Pradesh · est. 2019

    #88

    Multi-city in Madhya Pradesh

    Sterilisation/ABC

    Kanpur SPCA

    Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · est. 1950

    #89

    Uttar Pradesh's historic SPCA

    SanctuaryVeterinary

    Gorakhpur SPCA

    Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh · est. 1990

    #90

    Eastern UP animal welfare

    Sanctuary

    Akhila Karnataka Prani Daya Sangha

    Jayanagar, Bengaluru · est. 1960

    #91

    Long-standing Karnataka welfare body

    General Welfare

    Shri Raghavendra Goashram Trust

    Nehru Nagar, Bengaluru · est. 1990

    #92

    Traditional cow care

    SanctuaryCattle

    M.P. Ghoshala Sangh

    Malaviyanagar, Bhopal · est. 1960

    #93

    Madhya Pradesh cow welfare

    Cattle

    Brij Mohan Ramkali Gou Samrakshan Kendra

    Kaziapur, Bhopal · est. 1980

    #94

    Bhopal cow welfare

    SanctuaryCattle

    Shri Gaushala Sala

    Hansi, Hissar, Haryana · est. Traditional

    #95

    Haryana cow welfare

    SanctuaryCattle

    SPCA Rohtak

    Rohtak, Haryana · est. 1990

    #96

    Haryana animal welfare

    Sanctuary

    SPCA Jammu

    Gadigarh, Jammu · est. 1980

    #97

    J&K animal welfare

    Sanctuary

    Manipur State Animal Welfare Society

    Imphal, Manipur · est. 2000

    #98

    Northeast animal welfare

    General Welfare

    Animal Welfare Society of Orissa

    Bhubaneswar, Odisha · est. 1990

    #99

    Odisha animal welfare

    Sanctuary

    Sonamura Animal Lovers Organisation (SALO)

    Sonamura, Tripura · est. 2005

    #100

    Tripura grassroots animal welfare

    Rescue

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    Blue Cross of India

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu (National)

    One of India's oldest; pioneered Animal Birth Control; rescued thousands of animals; disaster rescue missions

    Help Animals India

    USA-based, supports India-wide

    US 501(c)(3); channels funds to under-funded Indian NGOs; $15 spays/neuters/vaccinates one street dog

    CUPA (Compassion Unlimited Plus Action)

    Bengaluru, Karnataka

    Pioneering no-kill shelter; city-wide animal welfare coordination; sterilization camps; municipal collaboration

    Bombay SPCA (BSPCA)

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

    One of Asia's oldest animal hospitals; treats thousands of animals; landmark institution for animal welfare in Western India

    Karuna Society for Animals and Nature

    Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh

    Rural animal welfare model; sanctuary for rescued animals; conservation education in South India

    Kannan Animal Welfare

    Delhi NCR

    Delhi NCR focused; rescues and rehabilitates hundreds of animals; adoption drives; community engagement

    Abhay Daanam

    Ghaziabad / Noida Extension, UP

    Free ambulance and medicines; specialized bird care; multi-location shelter operations in NCR

    Jeev Aashraya Foundation

    Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

    24/7 emergency response in Lucknow; large-scale sterilization drives; adoption facilitation

    Delhi SPCA

    New Delhi

    Capital's primary animal welfare institution; handles thousands of cases

    Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre

    Raja Garden, New Delhi

    One of Delhi's largest shelters; named after Sanjay Gandhi; landmark facility

    Posh Foundation

    Noida, Uttar Pradesh

    Noida's leading animal rescue; handles hundreds of cases annually

    Charlie's Animal Rescue Centre (CARE)

    Bengaluru, Karnataka

    Focus on special needs and disabled animals; model for inclusive animal care