So you are ready for dog adoption in Ahmedabad? Good news, the city has a strong network of shelters, trusts and rescuers ready to help you find your companion.
Below are the places worth contacting to adopt a dog in Ahmedabad, along with helpline numbers to call if you come across an injured or stray animal. Whether you want to adopt, foster, volunteer or report a rescue, start here.
Please consider adopting an Indian pariah dog. Indies are hardy, loyal and perfectly suited to Gujarat’s hot, dry climate, and a shelter dog makes just as wonderful a companion as any pedigree.
Also see our full directory of animal helplines across India.
AWBI-recognised shelters in Ahmedabad
A quick word before you call. Shelters are often understaffed and numbers do change, so please be patient and confirm details before you visit.
1. Jivdaya Charitable Trust
One of Ahmedabad’s oldest and largest animal welfare bodies. Jivdaya runs a full animal hospital and a kennel that shelters and treats strays, and it cares for thousands of animals and birds every month. A good first stop to meet a dog looking for a home.
Address: Panjrapol Campus, Ambawadi, Ahmedabad 380015
Helpline: 99244 18184
Email: jivdaya@jivdayatrust.org
Open: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
2. People For Animals (PFA), Ahmedabad
The Ahmedabad chapter of one of India’s largest animal welfare networks, working on rescue, treatment and rehoming of street animals.
Address: 139, Swagath Bunglow III, opposite Janata Nagar, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad 380005
Phone: 9427000501
3. Blue Cross Society – Gujarat
A long-established welfare society offering rescue, treatment and adoption for animals in distress.
Address: U2, Devalaya Plaza, opposite Sattadhar Cross Road, Sola Road, Ahmedabad 380061
4. Ahmedabad SPCA
The city’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals works mainly on cruelty cases, stepping in where animals are abused and pursuing legal action against offenders. Reach out to report cruelty, or to ask about animals available for adoption.
Address: S.N. Veterinary Hospital, Madalpur, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad 380006
Email: spcaabd@gmail.com
5. Animal Help Foundation (ASHA Foundation)
A recognised trust that runs a free animal hospital, a mobile clinic and a shelter for stray animals and birds across the city. Worth contacting for treatment and for dogs in their care.
Address: H/112, Arched Whitefield, ahead of Vodafone House, Prahlad Nagar Extension, Makarba, Ahmedabad 380015
Phone: 098240 37521, 098798 77281
Email: ashahmedabad@yahoo.co.in
Other active rescues in Ahmedabad
These groups are not on the AWBI register yet, being newer, but they are active on the ground and rehome dogs regularly.
6. MAA Animal Foundation
A busy shelter that rescues injured and abandoned dogs, runs round-the-clock emergency rescue, and holds adoption drives that champion indies and rescued strays. Adoption usually means a short form, a quick chat and a home check. Visits are by prior appointment.
Address: B 402, Santiniketan Apartment, behind Swaminarayan Mandir, Tolnaka, Bapunagar, Ahmedabad 380024
Phone: 070462 19000
Email: maaanimalfoundation2017@gmail.com
7. Asha & Pets Foundation
A young, active rescue in Satellite that takes stray animals off the streets, treats them, and rehomes them. They keep a 24×7 emergency helpline and a separate adoption line, and adoptions are free.
Address: C 412, Titanium City Centre, near Sachin Tower, Satellite, Ahmedabad 380015
Emergency helpline (24×7): 097141 06509, 098796 65656 Pet adoption: 094095 67846, 098795 65656 (WhatsApp only) Email: info@ashaandpets.org Open: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
8. Namaste Foundation
A grassroots rescue active across Ahmedabad and on Instagram, helping injured and stray animals and regularly sharing dogs up for adoption. Helpline: 091062 70731 Instagram: @namastefoundationahmedabad
How to adopt a dog in Ahmedabad
Adopting a dog in Ahmedabad is simpler than it looks, and it usually begins with the shelters and trusts listed above. Most of them have indies, puppies and rehomed pets waiting for families. Here is how it typically works.
- Pick a shelter or rescue from the list above and reach out. Tell them what suits your home, whether that is a playful pup, a calm older dog, or simply whoever needs you most.
- Meet the dogs in person. Spend a little time with them before you decide. A wagging tail and an easy temperament tell you a lot.
- Expect a simple screening. Most shelters ask a few questions, and some do a quick home check, to be sure each dog goes to a safe and committed home.
- Complete the formalities. Usually a short adoption form, and at many shelters the adoption itself is free.
- Ask about the essentials before you leave. Vaccination and deworming status, sterilisation, the right diet for the first few weeks, and who to call if you need help settling in.
Prefer to start online? Check the subreddits focused on adoptions, or check the foundations above for dogs currently up for adoption in Ahmedabad. And please, adopt, don’t shop. The indie waiting on an Ahmedabad street corner makes just as loyal a companion as any pedigree.
How to report an injured or stray animal in Ahmedabad
If you find an injured, sick or distressed animal on the streets of Ahmedabad, acting quickly and calmly gives it the best chance.
- Call a verified rescue number from the list above. Asha & Pets runs a 24×7 helpline, MAA Animal Foundation handles emergency rescue, and Jivdaya’s hospital treats strays through the week.
- Describe the situation clearly: the animal’s condition, whether it can stand or walk, and any visible injuries.
- Share the exact location with a landmark or map pin so rescuers do not lose time.
- Stay nearby if it is safe. A frightened animal often hides, and your presence helps the team find it.
- Do not move a badly injured animal unless it is in immediate danger. Handling a fracture or spinal injury wrongly can do more harm than the accident did.
While you wait, offer a little water but hold off on food in case surgery is needed. If the case is serious and no helpline is reachable, take the animal to the nearest vet yourself if you safely can. Cruelty to animals is an offence under Indian law, so you can also involve the police.
Frequently asked questions
Which NGOs help with dog adoption in Ahmedabad?
AWBI-recognised ones include Jivdaya Charitable Trust, People For Animals (PFA) Ahmedabad, Blue Cross Society Gujarat, the Ahmedabad SPCA and the Animal Help Foundation. Newer active rescues like MAA Animal Foundation, Asha & Pets Foundation and Namaste Foundation also rehome dogs regularly.
How do I adopt a dog in Ahmedabad?
Contact any shelter above, visit to meet the dogs, complete a short adoption form, then ask about vaccination, sterilisation and diet before bringing your dog home. At many Ahmedabad shelters the adoption is free.
Is it better to adopt an indie dog in Ahmedabad?
Yes. Indie dogs are hardy, intelligent and well suited to Gujarat’s hot, dry climate. Shelters always have indies and pups waiting, and adopting one gives a deserving dog a second chance.
Where can I report an injured or stray dog in Ahmedabad?
Call a rescue number from the list above, such as Asha & Pets Foundation (24×7) or MAA Animal Foundation, 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.
This isn’t an exhaustive list. If you know of any helpline numbers, individuals or organisations doing phenomenal work for the stray cats or dogs in Ahmedabad, please suggest them in the comments below.