Dog Adoption & Animal Shelters in Bangalore: NGOs, Rescues & Helplines (2026)

Need an animal helpline number near you, a pet rescue, or a dog NGO in Bangalore? Below are verified shelters, rescue NGOs and 24×7 helpline numbers across the city, with who to call for an injured street dog and where to adopt.

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Looking for dog adoption in Bangalore, or trying to help a street dog in trouble? You are in the right place for both. This is a working directory of Bangalore’s animal shelters, rescues and NGOs: the ones that rehome indie dogs and puppies, and the ones that run rescue and 24×7 emergency pickup. Most of them do both.

If you want to adopt, please skip the breeders. The shelters below are full of indies, puppies and rehomed dogs waiting for families, almost always more dogs than there are homes. Pick one whose work fits you, reach out, and go meet the dogs. Below you will find every shelter, what it does, and how to reach it, then the city’s rescue helpline numbers and a short guide to adopting.

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Where to adopt a dog in Bangalore: start with established shelters and rescues like CUPA (Hebbal), Charlie’s Animal Rescue Centre (Yelahanka), Karuna and Let’s Live Together, or browse dogs and cats available for adoption right now on Dog With Blog. Adoption is usually free or a small fee that covers vaccination and sterilisation.

Dogs and cats up for adoption in Bangalore right now

These are real rescues and fosters in Bangalore looking for homes today. Tap any pet to read its story and reach the rescuer directly. The list updates as new appeals come in.

Bangalore animal shelters, rescues and NGOs

At a glance – the main Bangalore shelters and rescues where you can adopt a dog or cat (full addresses and phone numbers for each are listed below):

Shelter / rescue	Area	What they offer
CUPA Bangalore	Hebbal	Rescue, ABC & adoption (6 centres)
Charlie’s Animal Rescue Centre – CARE	Yelahanka	Rescue, rehab & adoption
Government veterinary hospitals	Rajajinagar	Low-cost govt vet care
Karuna Animal Welfare Association	Hebbal	Shelter, rescue & adoption (Pet Adoptathon)
CARTMAN	Koramangala	ABC & animal welfare
ALAI – Emergency Rescue Service	Multiple / citywide	24×7 emergency rescue
People For Animals (PFA Bangalore)	Kengeri	Rescue, hospital & adoption
VOSD – The Voice of Stray Dogs	Multiple / citywide	Sanctuary for sick & disabled strays
KRUPA Loving animals Bangalore	Kengeri	Shelter & street-dog rescue
Let’s Live Together	Multiple / citywide	Adoption drives & fostering
BBMP – Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike	Multiple / citywide	Municipal ABC & rescue
Mylos Rescue	Multiple / citywide	Rescue & adoption
Sarvoham Animal Foundation	Multiple / citywide	Shelter & adoption

These are Bangalore’s main animal shelters, rescues and NGOs. Most take in and rehome dogs and cats, and several also run rescue, treatment and 24×7 emergency pickup. Each entry lists what they do, where they are, and a number to call. If you are adopting, any of these is a good first call. If you are reporting an injured animal, pick the one nearest you.

One thing before you call: if the injury looks serious, do not wait for a callback. If you can safely do so, take the animal straight to the nearest vet yourself. It may cost a little, but it can be the difference between life and death.

1. CUPA Bangalore

has six centers in Bangalore where they care for injured animals. Some of the services provided are animal birth control, trauma and rescue, geriatric care, and adoption facilities.

For the rescue and treatment of sick and injured stray animals in Bangalore, kindly contact the CUPA Trauma Centre also referred to as Veterinary hospital Hebbal.

Address: CUPA Bangalore. KVAFSU, Veterinary College Campus, Bellary Road, Hebbal
Bangalore – 560024

Street dog rescue helpline number: 080 2294 7300 / 080 2294 7301, or mobile 98454 25678
Open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Sunday

2. Charlie’s Animal Rescue Centre – CARE

helps with Rescue, adoption, and medical care of cats and dogs in need. They have been helping stray dogs of Bengaluru for a while now. Ace illustrator Alicia Souza also adopted her furry best friend from them.

Address: Survey No. 124, Mitteganahalli Cross,
Kogilu Village, Yelahanka Hobli,
Bangalore North – 560064

Phone: +91 9483911110 / 9035999372
Open from 11:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Saturday.
Open from 11:00am – 3:00pm, Sunday.

3. Government Veterinary hospitals in Bangalore

From what the volunteers have told us, it is always good to tell Bangalore pet hospitals (govt. facilities) that you are from a media house, this makes them take up the case with diligence. (Many of them may not be as empathetic to the cause as you.)

• Mysore Road – 26701099
• Queen’s Road – 22260211
• Malleshwaram – 23468345
• Rajajinagar – 23501509
• Veterinary College Hospital – 23412556

4. CARTMAN Society – Centre for Action, Research, Technology for Man, Animals, and Nature

have a Vet clinic and animal shelter but they don’t have an ambulance service hence you’d have to take the injured animal to the center for any kind of treatment.

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Address: CA-18, 17th D Main, 6th Block,
Koramangala, Bangalore – 560095

Phone: +91 091088 05001
Email: cahbangalore@gmail.com
Open from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm, Monday – Sunday

5. ALAI – Emergency Rescue Service

helps with dog rescue and rehabilitation of injured, abused, and abandoned dogs in Bengaluru.

Shelter: Chaghalatti village, Baglur post, Bangalore
Clinic: Hennur Cross, Opp. Reliance Fresh, Bangalore – 560043

Phone: +91 9739288282
Email: info.alairescue@gmail.com
Open from 09:30am to 04:00pm, Monday – Sunday

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6. People For Animals (PFA Bangalore)

helps in the rescue, recuperation, and subsequent release of animals in need.

Address: No. 67, Uttarahalli Main Road,
Kengeri, Bangalore – 560 060

Phone: +91 99000 25370, 98456 85955 or 9980339880.
Email: gm@peopleforanimalsbangalore.org, info@peopleforanimalsbangalore.org

7. VOSD – The Voice of Stray Dogs

The Voice of Stray Dogs or VOSD is a long-running non-profit that works towards caring for dogs in every kind of distress. They also built India’s first canine blood bank.

Address: 1st Floor, Pine Valley Building, Embassy Golf Links, Off Intermediate Ring Road, Bangalore – 560071   

Open from 9am – 6pm, Monday – Saturday.

Email: info@strays.in

8. KRUPA Loving animals Bangalore

is an animal hospital and shelter which helps rescue felines and canines that are injured.

Address: 16, 7th Main Rd, Subash Nagar, Kengeri Satellite Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560060                   

Phone: 098805 63690 

Open from 11:00 – 5:00 pm, Monday – Saturday.

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9. Let’s Live Together

You can adopt a furry pal in Bengaluru from Let’s Live Together, a charitable trust working to foster compassionate relationships between humans and animals.

Address: #728, 19th Crossroad, 16th Main Rd, A Block, Sahakar Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560092         

Phone: 099864 13916

10. BBMP – Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike

Stray dog population is controlled by BBMP with the sterilization of stray dogs by implementing ABC-ARV Programme as per the Animal Birth Control (Dog) Rules-2001.

BBMP dog rescue number: 22975595/22221188/22100031

To report a stray dog or request a pickup (what many people search for as the BBMP dog catcher number), call the BBMP animal helpline on 1533.

11. Mylos Rescue

Rescuing, treating, vaccinating and rehoming Bengaluru’s strays since 2008, with regular adoption drives and a large sterilisation push (it is targeting around 3,000 dog vaccinations by March 2026). Based near Begur. Call +91 96325 33644 or +91 96325 06504.

12. Sarvoham Animal Foundation

A JP Nagar trust that has rescued, treated and sheltered street animals since 2017, fielding a heavy volume of distress calls and building its own rescue ambulance. Call Haris on 81235 71619 or Girish on 96322 01065.

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13. Karuna Animal Welfare Association of Karnataka

Address: Veterinary College Campus, near the BBMP Help Center (opposite CBI office), Hebbal, Bangalore – 560024.

Phone: 080-23411181 | Animal helpline: 8277100200

One of India’s oldest animal welfare bodies, Karuna began in 1888 as the Bangalore SPCA and took its present name in 2001. It keeps a large shelter at Hebbal and holds regular “Pet Adoptathon” drives where you can adopt rescued dogs, cats, puppies and kittens.

Bangalore rescue helpline numbers (24×7)

Bangalore has a growing network of government bodies, NGOs, and independent volunteers committed to animal welfare. Whether it’s a case of cruelty, an injured street animal, or a wildlife encounter, knowing the right numbers can make all the difference.

Emergency & Animal Cruelty:

• 📞 Police Control Room – Dial 112 to report animal abuse or cruelty.

• 🐾 BBMP Animal Rescue Helpline – Call 1533 for municipal animal rescue support.

• 🐕‍🦺 Police Dog Squad – 080-25710672

Specialized Helplines:

• 🐒 Monkeys & Cattle (BBMP) – 080-22277789, 22975698

• 🐍 Snakes or Monkeys (WRRC) – 080-22947317/307, 9901510394

• 🐄 Cows, Horses, Donkeys (CUPA) – 080-22947317, 9449559767, 080-40977216 (Sambhava)

• 🦜 Bird Rescue (ARRC) – 9449642222, 9620286800 (Crows), 9900025370

• 🐍 Snake Catchers (BBMP) – 080-22221188, 22975698

Animal Carcass Removal & Rabies Support:

• 🚛 Dead Animal Removal (BBMP) – 080-22221188

• ☣️ Rabies Helpline (BBMP) – 6364893322

• 🐾 Mobile Vet Clinic (Govt.) – Dial 1962

Illegal Activities:

• 🐘 Wildlife Poaching (Aranya Bhavan) – 080-23341484

• 🥩 Illegal Slaughter Complaints – 080-22975566

Reporting a Shelter or Boarding Facility:
If you witness unethical practices at an animal shelter or pet boarding, and have video proof, contact the BBMP rescue line (1533) or the police (112).

Private Pet Ambulances:
For quicker help in emergencies, the following private ambulances are available:
📞 9964193210, 8722947494, 9886307717, 9538493313, 9964814408, 9353461173, 8022660000, and others including Ravi (7022322185), Girish (9632201065), Vinod (8341899936).

Cow Rescue:
Help for injured or abandoned cattle is available at: 9844203467, 9880212545, 9632038167, 9742906874

Snake Rescue Experts:
Contact trained snake catchers like Spurthy (9844530033), Mahesh (9916968959), Nagabhushan (9341240482), Shivappa (9980855720), or Jairaj (9342596704) among many others across the city.

Most of these shelters and NGOs also offer adoption services. So if you are looking for a lovely addition to your family in Bangalore, please consider adopting from a shelter.

You may even consider volunteering at a nearby shelter to help with the rescue, care, and adoptions.

This isn’t an exhaustive list – if you know of any other Bangalore animal helpline – individuals or organizations doing some phenomenal work for the stray cats or dogs, please suggest in the comments below.

How to adopt a dog in Bangalore

Adopting a dog in Bangalore is easier than most people fear, and it usually starts with the same shelters and NGOs listed above. Many of them always have indie dogs, puppies and rehomed pets waiting, far more than they have homes to offer. Here is how the process typically works.

1. Pick a shelter or rescue from the list above and reach out. Tell them what suits your home, whether that is an energetic pup, a calm older dog, or simply whoever needs you most.
2. Meet the dogs in person. Visit the shelter or a foster home. A few minutes with a dog tells you far more than any photo can.
3. Expect a simple screening. Most Bangalore shelters ask a few questions, and some do a quick home check, to be sure each dog goes to a safe and committed home.
4. Complete the formalities. This is usually a short adoption form and a small donation that goes straight back into rescue work.
5. Ask about the essentials before you leave. Check the dog’s vaccination and deworming status, whether it has been sterilised, the right diet for the first few weeks, and who to call if you need help settling in.

If you would rather begin online, follow Dog with Blog’s adoption updates on Instagram, or open the NGOs listed above like CUPA to see dogs currently up for adoption in Bangalore. And please, adopt, don’t shop. The indie waiting on a street corner makes just as loyal a companion as any pedigree, and you free up a shelter spot for the next rescue.

How to report an injured or stray dog in Bangalore

If you spot an injured, sick or distressed animal on the streets of Bangalore, acting quickly and calmly gives it the best chance.

1. Call a verified 24×7 helpline from the list above, choosing the one nearest to where the animal is.
2. Describe the situation clearly: the animal’s condition, whether it can stand or walk, and any visible injuries.
3. Share the exact location with a landmark, shop name or map pin so rescuers do not lose time finding it.
4. Stay nearby if it is safe. A frightened animal often hides, and your presence helps the team locate it.
5. Do not move a badly injured animal unless it is in immediate danger, such as lying in traffic. Handling a fracture or spinal injury wrongly can do more harm than the accident did.

While you wait, you can offer a little water, but hold off on food in case the animal needs surgery. If the case is serious and no helpline is reachable, take it to the nearest vet yourself if you safely can. It also helps to know your rights: cruelty to animals is an offence under Indian law, so you can involve the police if an animal has been deliberately harmed. See our guide to animal laws in India.

Frequently asked questions

What is the animal helpline number in Bangalore?

There is no single citywide number. Bangalore’s rescues are run by NGOs and trusts like those listed above, several of which operate 24×7. Save the one closest to you, and keep your nearest municipal veterinary hospital as a backup.

Which NGOs rescue street dogs in Bangalore?

Well-known ones include CUPA (Compassion Unlimited Plus Action) and VOSD (Voice of Stray Dogs), alongside the other shelters and trusts listed on this page. Most handle rescue, treatment and adoption.

How do I adopt an indie dog in Bangalore?

Contact any shelter above, visit to meet the dogs, complete a short adoption form and usually a small donation, then ask about vaccination, sterilisation and diet before bringing your dog home.

Where can I report an injured or stray dog in Bangalore?

Call a 24×7 helpline from the list above, share the animal’s location and condition, and stay nearby if it is safe until help arrives. If the animal was deliberately harmed, you can also file a police complaint.