40+ rescue dogs and cats listed for adoption in Chennai, each with real photos and a rescue story. Adopt, don’t shop.
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Chennai has a strong indie dog adoption culture, with active rescue groups across Adyar, Anna Nagar, Velachery, and T. Nagar. The animals listed here are with foster families or NGOs looking for permanent homes in or around Chennai. Contact details are in each individual listing. For stray dog emergencies in Chennai, check our Chennai shelter directory. Browsing from another city? The India-wide adoption directory has pets from all over India.
This roughly one-year-old female cat is looking for a permanent home in Chennai. She’s pictured with a kitten from the same rescue, but they are two…
A Spayed, Litter-Trained Cat, About a Year Old, Needs a Home — Chennai Read More »
This little girl is a 45-day-old indie pup looking for a loving home in Chennai. She's healthy, playful, vaccinated and dewormed. She's at the age where…
A 45-Day-Old Indie Puppy Looking for a Home in Adyar — Chennai Read More »
This little tuxedo boy was born on 12 May 2026, making him about four months old now. He’s playful, healthy and strong, curious about everything, and…
A Four-Month-Old Tuxedo Kitten Needs a Home — Chennai Read More »
This two-month-old kitten was rescued and is now ready to be adopted. He is fully vaccinated, already litter trained, and healthy and playful according to his…
A Two-Month-Old Vaccinated Kitten Needs a Home — Chennai Read More »
Ginger cat looking for forever home❤️ Male dob: 23 May 2026 Healthy active playful First vaccination completed Chennai Contact: 9361726627 Want to bring this pet home?Reach…
A Ginger Male Kitten, Not Yet Four Months Old, Needs a Home — Chennai Read More »
This two-month-old female kitten is litter trained, dewormed, and very playful — happy to curl up and watch TV with you. Her rescuer is looking for…
A Playful Two-Month-Old Kitten Needs a Home — Chennai Read More »
Two three-month-old kittens, one male and one female, need a foster home now and a permanent one eventually. Both are litter trained and already eating solid…
Two Bonded Kittens Need a Foster or Forever Home Together — Chennai Read More »
2 month old cute and active kitties are up for adoption. They are dewormed, yet to be vaccinated. The kitties are litter trained and well behaved.…
Two Playful Two-Month-Old Kittens Would Love to Be Adopted Together — Chennai Read More »
This Navalur, Chennai rescuer has a litter ready to go: a two-month-old kitten and a one-month-old kitten, both litter trained and eating solid food. Contact 9444802888…
Navalur Kittens Are Ready for New Homes — Chennai Read More »
Chippi is around five years old, an indie sighthound-type dog with the temperament to match — wary of anyone new at first. Expect a suspicious look,…
Chippi, a Five-Year-Old Indie Sighthound Who Needs Room to Run — Chennai Read More »
Two male kittens, around six months old, were rescued together from the street and have stayed bonded ever since — playing together, keeping each other company,…
Two Bonded Kittens, Rescued Together, Need a Home — Bengaluru Read More »
This roughly two-month-old kitten was spotted in a Chennai colony, noticeably smaller than the cats around her and getting chased off whenever she tries to eat.…
A Two-Month-Old Street Kitten Needs Help — Chennai Read More »
These kittens are two months old, in Chennai’s OMR area, and already eating solid food and litter trained.Contact: WhatsApp 9444802888.Want to bring this pet home?Message the…
Two-Month-Old Kittens Are Ready for a Home in OMR — Chennai Read More »
Five kittens, about a month old, are looking for homes in Ramapuram, Chennai. The rescuer is open to them going together or separately, whichever gets them…
Five One-Month-Old Kittens Need Homes — Chennai Read More »
Four kittens, roughly one and a half months old, are ready for adoption in the OMR area of Chennai. They are already eating solid food and…
Five puppies turned up outside the rescuer’s house in Maraimalai Nagar with no mother around. Two were killed by bigger dogs before anyone could get to…
Last of the Litter: A Puppy Still Waiting in Maraimalai Nagar — Chennai Read More »
A nine-month-old male cat in Chennai needs a new home, and the deadline is not his family’s choice.Their locality is going under redevelopment, the buildings are…
Nine-month-old neutered cat needs a home before his building comes down — Chennai Read More »
A rescuer in Navalur, Chennai has a small litter of kittens who have started eating solid food, and is looking for people who want to take…
A litter of Navalur kittens is on solid food and ready to move — Chennai Read More »
A stray cat gave birth to three kittens inside her rescuer’s home in Porur, Chennai, and all three are now looking for a family of their…
Three Litter-Mate Kittens Born at Home in Porur — Chennai Read More »
A local rescuer found this litter of puppies on the street, including one who was injured and has since recovered after a clinic visit. They’re still…
A Litter of Rescued Puppies Looking for Homes — Chennai Read More »
This two-month-old male kitten was rescued off the streets last week and is being fostered while he recovers. He’s already dewormed, defleaed and eating independently, and…
Rescued Kitten Ready for a Forever Indoor Home — Chennai Read More »
A litter of kittens in Navalur, Chennai has started eating solid food and is ready to be adopted out. Coat colors run white and black, and…
Kittens for Adoption in Navalur — Chennai Read More »
Three kittens, just over six weeks old, one male and two female, are looking for homes in Chennai. They haven’t been vaccinated yet, so an adopter…
Three Six-Week-Old Kittens for Adoption — Chennai Read More »
This tabby boy has had months to settle in, and it shows: he’s active, friendly and comfortable around people, with no skittishness left. His rescuer already…
Friendly Adult Tabby Cat for Adoption — Chennai Read More »
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