Animal Rescue Helpline Numbers in India: City-Wise Guide

Injured or distressed animal and don't know who to call? A city-wise list of animal rescue helplines and NGOs across India — Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai — plus the fastest way to reach verified rescuers near you.

There is no single national animal-rescue number in India, so the fastest help depends on where you are. Below are animal rescue helplines and NGOs city by city — save this page — plus how to reach verified rescuers near you in minutes with a public rescue case.

If an animal is in immediate danger, don't wait on a single call: file a PawRescue case with a photo and location so nearby verified rescue teams see it right away, and try the numbers below in parallel.

Before you call — have this ready

• Where the animal is (a landmark or a dropped pin)
• What's wrong (bleeding, limping, unconscious, sick)
• The species and rough size
• A photo, if it's safe to take one

New to this? Read what to do if you find an injured street animal first.

Anywhere in India

• Police — dial 100. For a hit-and-run, deliberate cruelty, or an animal blocking a road.
• PETA India emergency helpline — (0) 98201 22602. Free rescue and veterinary help for community animals in Mumbai and Delhi; referrals to local groups elsewhere.
• Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) — to lodge a cruelty complaint.
• PawRescue — create a public rescue case that verified rescuers near you can accept, anywhere we operate. Free.

Delhi NCR

• Friendicoes SECA — 011-24314787
• Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre (SGACC) — 9560802425 / 8882325407
• SPCA Delhi — 011-23965369

Mumbai

• Bombay SPCA (BSPCA), Parel — 022-24137518 (ambulance + hospital)
• Animals Matter to Me (AMTM), Malad — 099677 95660
• IDA India, Deonar — 093200 56581
• PAWS (birds & wildlife) — 099207 77536 (24x7)

Bangalore

• People for Animals Bangalore — 099000 25370 / 099803 39880
• CUPA (Compassion Unlimited Plus Action)
• VOSD (Voice of Stray Dogs)

Pune

• ResQ Charitable Trust — Pune's main animal rescue helpline (look up their current number or file a PawRescue case)
• Pune Animal Farm (paralyzed animals) — 098222 51742 / 096374 56800

Hyderabad

• People For Animals (PFA) Hyderabad — 073374 50643 (sick, injured & cruelty)
• Directorate of Animal Husbandry — 040-23391335

Kolkata

• PAWS Kolkata — WhatsApp 099629 98886
• Animal helpline — 033-24647030

Chennai

• Blue Cross of India — one of India's oldest animal-welfare organisations (look up their current number or file a PawRescue case)

Can't reach anyone?

Helplines get busy, especially at night. If no one answers:

1. File a PawRescue case — photo + location, so verified rescuers near you are alerted.
2. Call the nearest vet clinic directly and ask if they take emergencies or know a rescuer.
3. For cruelty or a hit-and-run, call the police (100) and note the details.

PawRescue doesn't guarantee a pickup — rescue depends on local responders — but a public, detailed, trackable case gives the animal the best chance of reaching the right people fast.

FAQ

Is there one national animal helpline number in India? No. Help is organised city by city through NGOs, SPCAs, and municipal services. Use the list above, or file a PawRescue case to reach nearby rescuers.

What's the number for animal cruelty? Dial 100 (police) and report to the Animal Welfare Board of India. See how to report animal cruelty in India.

Are these services free? Many NGO rescues are free or donation-based; some charge for ambulances or treatment. Reporting a PawRescue case is always free.

Helpline numbers change — if one doesn't work, please tell us so we can update this page. This is general guidance, not veterinary advice.

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