Dog Adoption in Hyderabad: Shelters and Animal Helplines

So you are ready for dog adoption in Hyderabad? Good news: the city has a growing network of shelters, NGOs and rescuers ready to help you find your companion. New here? Start with our overview of dogs for adoption in India.

Below are the places worth contacting for dog adoption in Hyderabad, along with animal 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.

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• Animal helplines across India: the full city-wise directory
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Also see our full directory of animal helplines across India, or browse other cities: Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune and Kolkata.

Dog adoption centres in Hyderabad 

1. PFA Hyderabad

You can contact PFA for adopting a dog in Hyderabad. With 800+ rescues in 2019 alone, they are perhaps the most renowned animal shelter in Hyderabad. Their emergency rescue home cares for abandoned, sick, and injured animals on their road to recovery.

PFA is equipped with a well trained medical team – veterinarians and para vets to help with surgeries and operations if needed. Some of their services include:

• Facilitating adoption/fostering of orphaned and abandoned animals
• Rescue, rehabilitation and veterinary care of sick, injured and abused domestic animals
• Upholding and implementing the various laws related to animal welfare and rights

Emergency Rescue Home: To report a sick or injured animal or animal cruelty complaint – contact 7337450643.

PFA Hyderabad Address:

14-7-95, Opp. Goodwill School, Near Muslim Jung Pul, Begum Bazar, Hyderabad, 500012.

Please include details – location, photo/video (if available), and your contact details.

2. Blue Cross of Hyderabad

runs adoption drive for pups and kittens on the last Sunday of every month. They also hold regular drives for Animal Birth Control (ABC) and Anti-Rabies Vaccination program. You can also contact them for the training if you are a veterinarian, pet owner, volunteer, or student interested in animal welfare.

Blue Cross also runs a community-sponsored clinic that provides basic checkups, vaccinations, and emergency care treatment for sick and injured animals.

Timing – 10.00am to 12.00pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

Blue Cross Hyderabad address:

403/9, Road 35, Aditya Enclave, Venkatagiri, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500033
Email: info@bluecrossofhyd.org Phone: +91 88866 76070

Note: They don’t have an ambulance rescue facility.

3. Animals Warriors Conservation Society, Hyderabad focuses upon the twin goals of animal protection and wildlife conservation. They have 18 well-trained rescuers specialized in tactical rescue missions for animals (in collaboration with Forest Department, Fire Department, and Zoo officials).

They also run awareness programs for urban wildlife and environmental protection.                                    Animals Warriors Conservation Society, Hyderabad contact: 096978 87888 or Facebook.

4. Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) shelters

There are 17 Centers and Government Veterinary Hospitals in Hyderabad. They also need assistance and volunteers as not everyone in a govt. job is necessarily an animal lover. You can also contact them for pet adoption in Hyderabad. 

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) shelter address: 8/8, Rajiv Swagruha TWP, Mettakanigudem, Hyderabad +91 9000901937

GHMC ABC Centres:

Tip: If you bring an injured animal/case to them, please do follow up. You may always cite that you are from a media group or are a journalist, it helps the case a great deal.

GHMC Dog Park: Located in Gachibowli, GHMC dog park offers a good option for dogs to socialize and run off-leash.

5. Deven’s Hope

Deven, the founder, runs ‘The Pet Cafe’ cum shelter where people can enjoy a cuppa while play with rescue pets or better still, adopt them.

For pet adoption in Hyderabad, you can get in touch with them at: 

Deven’s Hope Hyderabad address:

H.No. 8-2-684/1/9/1 Street Number 4 Banjara Enclave Society Lane,
Rd Number 12, next to Suvasa, Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad – 500034
Phone: 077993 22847

6. Compassionate Society for Animals

works for animal rights awareness and adoptions in Medchal locality.

Contact: cs4a.india@gmail.com, 7995923503 or Facebook

7. Citizens For Animals: They help with the rescue and care of street dogs and can be contacted at 78422 27344.

Citizen for Animals Address: 1/8/726, Achaiah Nagar, Old Nallakunta, New Nallakunta, Hyderabad, Telangana 500044

How to adopt a dog in Hyderabad 

Adopting a dog in Hyderabad is simpler than it looks, and it usually begins with the shelters and NGOs listed above. Groups like PFA Hyderabad, Blue Cross and Deven’s Hope regularly have indie dogs, puppies and rehomed pets waiting for families. Here is how it typically works.

1. 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.
2. Meet the dogs in person. Blue Cross runs adoption drives on the last Sunday of each month, and Deven’s Hope lets you meet rescues over a coffee at its pet cafe.
3. Expect a simple screening. Most Hyderabad 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. Usually a short adoption form and a small donation that funds more rescues.
5. 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? Follow Dog with Blog’s adoption updates on Instagram, or check the NGOs above for dogs currently up for adoption in Hyderabad. And please, adopt, don’t shop. The indie waiting on a street corner makes just as loyal a companion as any pedigree.

There are also rescue groups on Facebook that you may explore to be updated on the adoptions. Sign up for our adoption updates.

Not ready to adopt, just yet? Please consider volunteering at a nearby shelter to help with the rescue, care, and adoptions.

How to report an injured or stray animal in Hyderabad

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

1. Call a verified rescue number from the list above. PFA Hyderabad’s emergency line (7337450643) handles sick, injured and cruelty cases, and GHMC runs veterinary and animal birth control centres across the city.
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 or map pin so rescuers do not lose time.
4. Stay nearby if it is safe. A frightened animal often hides, and your presence helps the team find it.
5. 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. See our guide to animal laws in India.

Frequently asked questions

What is the animal helpline number in Hyderabad?

There is no single citywide number. For emergencies, PFA Hyderabad (7337450643) handles sick, injured and cruelty cases, and GHMC runs veterinary and animal birth control centres across the city. Save the contact nearest to you from the list above.

Which NGOs help with dog adoption in Hyderabad?

Well-known ones include PFA Hyderabad, Blue Cross of Hyderabad and Deven’s Hope, alongside the other shelters and trusts listed on this page. Most handle rescue, treatment and adoption.

How do I adopt a dog in Hyderabad?

Contact any shelter above, visit to meet the dogs (Blue Cross holds drives on the last Sunday of each month), 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 Hyderabad?

Call a rescue number from the list above, such as PFA Hyderabad (7337450643), 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 organizations doing some phenomenal work for the stray cats or dogs in Hyderabad, please suggest in the comments below.

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