It is 9 pm on Avinashi Road and a pup has been clipped by a two-wheeler. Traffic keeps moving. Someone stops, someone always does in Kovai, and now they are searching “animal helpline Coimbatore” with one hand resting on the dog. This page is built for that minute.
Below are the verified numbers for emergency rescue and dog adoption in Coimbatore, each confirmed against the organisation’s own website or the Corporation’s official channels in July 2026, along with what each line actually handles, so you are not dialling three wrong numbers while a dog bleeds on the kerb. Save the ones you need before you need them. For other cities, see our directory of animal helplines across India.
And if you are here for the calmer reason, because your home is ready for a dog, good. Adopt, don’t shop. Coimbatore’s shelters have indies and pups waiting, and an Indian pariah handles Kovai’s warm days and Ghat-cooled evenings like it was designed for this weather. It was.
Coimbatore animal helplines at a glance
Numbers first, details after: full profiles with addresses and hours follow.
| Organisation | Phone | What they handle |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Animal Society (HAS) | 93661 27215 | Rescue, vet hospital, ambulance, adoption (Seeranaickenpalayam) |
| HAS Rabies Advisory Hotline | 98437 89491 | Dog-bite and rabies guidance |
| The Pawsome People Project | 99408 54800 | Injured street-dog rescue (Avinashi Road) |
| The Planetic Foundation | 97897 97883 | Emergency rescue, adoption alerts (Sulur side) |
| Coimbatore Corporation (CCMC) | WhatsApp 81900 00200 · 0422 239 0261 | Civic complaints: strays, ABC, dead-animal pickup |
| Govt Animal Ambulance (Tamil Nadu) | 1962 | Mobile vet unit, mainly livestock |
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Animal rescue centres and NGOs in Coimbatore
A quick word before you call. Rescues run lean and numbers do change, so be patient, and confirm details before you visit.
1. Humane Animal Society (HAS)
Coimbatore’s flagship animal welfare trust, working since 2006 with over 3,000 adoptions facilitated. HAS runs a full veterinary hospital at its ABC and Rescue Centre in Seeranaickenpalayam, where sterilisations, emergency treatments and operations are carried out by two permanent vets, and an ambulance (donated by the UK charity Dogs Trust) that threads through city traffic to reach animals in distress. Outpatient treatment runs 9:00 to 11:00 am daily. Adoptable dogs and cats live at the HAS Sanctuary in Vazhukkuparai; visits are by prior appointment.
Helpline (general and adoption): 93661 27215, 97915 32266
Rabies advisory hotline: 98437 89491
ABC and Rescue Centre: Opposite No. 22 Bus-stand, Sugarcane Institute Road, Seeranaickenpalayam, Coimbatore 641007
Sanctuary (adoptions): Bhagavathy Amman Koil, Periyakadu Thottam, Othakkal Mandapam – Nachipalayam Road, Vazhukkuparai, Coimbatore 642109
Email: info@hasindia.org
2. The Pawsome People Project
A volunteer-powered rescue on Avinashi Road that picks up injured street dogs, treats and rehabilitates them, and releases them back to their own streets. Their longer game is training street dogs as service dogs for differently abled Indians, which tells you how seriously they rate the indie brain. Call them first for a dog hurt in traffic on the town side of Coimbatore.
Helpline: 99408 54800
Address: 1056, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore 641018
Email: thepawsomepeople@gmail.com
3. The Planetic Foundation
A rescue, rehab and release outfit working out of Sulur, on the airport side of the city, with an emergency line and one of the most active rescue feeds in Coimbatore: 28,000+ people follow their adoption alerts and case updates on Instagram (@coimbatore_animal_rescue). Call them for emergencies towards Sulur, Singanallur and the city’s eastern edge.
Emergency helpline: 97897 97883
Which number for which emergency
- Dog hit by a vehicle, injured or sick stray: HAS (93661 27215) runs the hospital and the ambulance. Pawsome People (99408 54800) covers injured street dogs around Avinashi Road, and Planetic Foundation (97897 97883) is closest for Sulur and the east.
- Dog bite or suspected rabies: HAS runs a dedicated rabies advisory hotline on 98437 89491. Very few Indian cities have one; use it. For the bite itself, wash the wound with soap and running water and see a doctor first.
- Civic complaints, ABC queries, dead-animal pickup: Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation on WhatsApp 81900 00200 or 0422 239 0261.
- Cattle or other livestock in distress: dial 1962, Tamil Nadu’s Animal Mobile Medical Ambulance, a government mobile vet service running since 2016.
How to adopt a dog in Coimbatore
Dog adoption in Coimbatore runs through its rescues, not pet shops. Start with HAS: the adoption line (93661 27215 or 97915 32266) connects you to the Sanctuary’s residents, and the Planetic Foundation posts fresh adoption alerts on its feed. Here is how it typically works.
- Reach out and say what suits your home: a playful pup, a calm older dog, or simply whoever needs you most.
- Meet the dogs in person. The HAS Sanctuary at Vazhukkuparai hosts visits by prior appointment; spend real time with a dog before you decide.
- Expect a simple screening. A few questions, sometimes a quick home check, to be sure each dog goes to a safe and committed home.
- Complete the formalities, usually a short adoption form.
- 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? Browse dogs and cats up for adoption across India. And please, adopt, don’t shop. The indie waiting near the Ukkadam bus stand makes just as loyal a companion as any pedigree.
How to report an injured or stray animal in Coimbatore
If you find an injured, sick or distressed animal on the streets of Coimbatore, acting quickly and calmly gives it the best chance.
- Call a verified rescue number from the list above. HAS runs the hospital and ambulance; Pawsome People and Planetic Foundation handle street rescues on their sides of the city.
- 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. And if you feed the strays on your street while a rescue is arranged, do it right: our guide to feeding stray dogs in India covers what is safe and what the law says.
Frequently asked questions
What is the animal helpline number in Coimbatore?
There is no single citywide number. For rescue emergencies call Humane Animal Society on 93661 27215, The Pawsome People Project on 99408 54800, or The Planetic Foundation on 97897 97883. For civic complaints, the Corporation takes grievances on WhatsApp at 81900 00200.
Which NGOs help with dog adoption in Coimbatore?
Humane Animal Society is the city’s largest, with 3,000+ adoptions since 2006 and a sanctuary of adoptable dogs and cats at Vazhukkuparai. The Planetic Foundation posts regular adoption alerts. Both rehome indies, the dogs best suited to Kovai’s climate.
Is there a government animal ambulance in Coimbatore?
Yes: dial 1962 for Tamil Nadu’s Animal Mobile Medical Ambulance, running since 2016, which dispatches a veterinary team, though it is built mainly for livestock. For street dogs the NGO lines above are faster, and for civic issues call the Corporation on 0422 239 0261.
This isn’t an exhaustive list. If you know of helpline numbers, individuals or organisations doing phenomenal work for the stray cats and dogs of Coimbatore, please suggest them in the comments below.