Injured dog & street animal rescue in Kolkata

Kolkata's paras look after their street dogs and cats, but when one is hit by a car on a busy road in Howrah or found sick in Khardaha, most people don't know who to call. This page brings the city's animal-rescue helplines together in one place — and if calls go unanswered, you can report the animal on PawRescue in minutes and put it in front of verified rescuers. PawPew's community is especially active across the Kolkata metro area. Covers Howrah, Khardaha, Kidderpore, Naihati, Salt Lake, Dum Dum.

Animal rescue helplines in Kolkata

PRCA–Chhaya (People for Respect & Care of Animals): +91 98302 11138 (8 AM–8 PM daily) · Animal Rescue & Care Kolkata (ARC): +91 78905 35353 · Love n Care for Animals (covers North & South 24 Parganas): +91 94330 75715 · ASHARI – People for Animals Kolkata: +91 83350 45433 (Visiting ~3–5 PM) — numbers last verified 2026-07-09.

The first 10 minutes: what to do

Secure the scene: Move the animal out of traffic only if it's safe for you. Approach slowly from the front — injured animals may bite out of fear. Offer water, not food: Small sips of water help; avoid feeding, especially if the animal is vomiting or may need surgery. Call a helpline: Start with the city helplines on this page. Say the animal's condition, the species, and the exact location with a landmark. Report it on PawRescue: A photo and a GPS pin create a public rescue case that verified rescuers can accept and track — it stays visible even if calls go unanswered. Stay findable: If you can, wait near the animal or leave a clear marker. Rescuers lose precious time searching when the reporter has left.

Who rescues injured street dogs in Kolkata?

Kolkata relies on a mix of NGOs, independent rescuers and citizen groups rather than one municipal service. Call the helplines listed above, and file a PawRescue report so verified PawPartners around Kolkata, Howrah and Naihati can see the case.

What should I do if I find a hurt animal at night in Kolkata?

Move it out of traffic only if it's safe, offer water, and try the 24-hour numbers first. Post the case on PawRescue too — night reports are visible to rescuers the moment they open the dispatch board.

Does PawPew itself pick up animals in Kolkata?

No — PawPew is a coordination platform. Your report becomes a public case that verified rescue teams can accept. PawPew has active partners in the Kolkata area, but a responder is never guaranteed, so also call a vet for critical emergencies.

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