Dog Adoption in Kolkata: Shelters and Animal Helplines

These Kolkata dog shelters and rescue NGOs rehome rescued and street dogs. Browse the dogs up for adoption near you below, then contact a shelter to adopt. Adopt, don’t shop.

Looking for dog adoption in Kolkata and not sure, who to contact?

The city of Joy, Kolkata, often has readers reaching out to us for adoption updates or animal helpline numbers. In this blog post, we’ve compiled a list of charitable foundations, NGOs and shelters in Kolkata which you may adopt a dog from. You can also contact them in case you spot an injured animal.

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Kolkata animal helplines at a glance

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Organisation	Phone	What they handle
Sonata Foundation	+91 89024 94241	24×7 vet on-call, ambulance, rescue & rehab (Rajarhat)
Chhaya Animal Hospital	+91 98302 79138	Injured/neglected animal treatment, surgery (South 24 Parganas)
PFA Kolkata (ASHARI)	033 2423 9100	Ambulance, sterilisation, treatment camps (Netaji Nagar)
Animal Rescue & Care (ARC)	+91 7890 535353	Rescue missions, ABC & rabies camps (Thakurpukur)
Love N Care for Animals	033 2488 1222	Stray dogs, cats, injured birds; runs own hospital (Sarsuna)

1. Chhaya Animal hospital

Chhaya, an animal hospital and shelter, was set up in 2008 under the People for the Respect & Care of Animals (PRCA) charitable trust. Set across a green plot in village Aswathaberia, it nurses and rehabilitates injured and neglected animals, and provides Animal Birth Control (ABC), wound and surgical treatment, accident rehabilitation and even cancer treatment.

Address: Chhaya, PO Chandaneswar, PS Bhangore, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Contact: +91 98302 79138, +91 98302 11138.

2. Sonata Foundation Calcutta

Sonata Foundation treats and rehabilitates injured animals, with spacious kennels for dogs and shelter for cows (often hit-and-run cases). It has a vet on call 24×7 and an ambulance to transport animals needing medical attention.

Address: Sonata Foundation, Rajarhat, Newtown, Kolkata. Phone: +91 8902494241.

3. Animal Rescue & Care (ARC) Kolkata

ARC, the Kolkata based animal welfare organization, offer a shelter and rehabilitation facility for the animals. Their volunteer network has students, teachers, and vets to assist in rescue missions.

They run camps for Animal Birth Control (ABC), Rabies and medical treatment of injured animals.

Address: Animal Rescue and Care, 11/4, Jyotirmoy Nagar Raad, Purbasan, Thakurpukur
Phone: (+91) 7890-535353/838383

4. Love N Care for Animals

Founded in 1997, Love N Care for Animals helps stray dogs, cats, abandoned cows, horses, and injured birds in Kolkata city. They also have a hospital, Chhaya Biswas Charitable Animal Care Hospital, managed by them.

Address: Love N Care for Animals, 80/2C, Sarsuna Main Road, Kolkata Phone: 033 24881222 | 94330 75715 | 9830037693

5. PFA Kolkata – ASHARI

ASHARI PFA Kolkata helps not only as a shelter, but also runs ambulance services, sterilization programs, treatment camps and disaster rescue missions for animals.

Address: ASHARI (Animal Shelter-cum-Hospital & Research) Institute, 2, Netaji Nagar, (Near Mukundpur bus depot) Kolkata
Phone: 033 24239100/24239101 and 083350 45433

Compassion on the Streets: Kolkata Dogs Protect Abandoned Baby

On the evening of May 23, 1996, three street dogs gathered near an abandoned newborn baby girl in Kolkata. Local residents initially believed the dogs were playing with a piece of clothing. The next morning, a scooter owner preparing for work noticed the dogs wagging their tails and sitting near the cloth, displaying unusual behavior. Upon unwrapping the bundle, the newborn was revealed. Authorities were informed, and the child, estimated to be eight to ten days old, showed symptoms of jaundice but survived. The incident was reported by journalist Pinaki Mujumdar in the Bengali daily ‘Aajkaal’ with a photograph by Tapan Mukherjee, highlighting the responsible actions of the street dogs and setting an example of humane compassion within the community.

When rescuers from the locality arrived the next morning, these remarkable animals followed their human companions all the way to Burtolla Police Station, unwilling to let the little one out of their sight. Even as the baby was cared for by authorities and prepared for a new life at a foster home, the dogs waited nearby, guardians until the very end. Their actions spoke volumes and reminding the city and those who witnessed it that empathy often resides in unexpected places, and so-called ‘stray’ dogs can be heroes in their own right.

6. Debasree Roy Foundation

Debasree Roy Foundation was established in 2009 to help the stray animals of Kolkata. They provide medical care to abused and injured animals, including spaying and neutering. They also run adoption programs to find loving homes for cats and dogs.

Address: Debasree Roy Foundation. 11C, Dover Lane, Ballygunge, Kolkata
Phone: 033 6550 3285 | 033 4602 7003 Open: 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday – Friday), 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM (Saturday)

7. Pashupati Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)

PAWS works towards the Rescue, treatment, and adoption of animals. They run an active animal shelter for injured and neglected animals and provide residential care until safe to release. They also have an animal hospital and operating theatre with a sterilisation unit.

Address: PAWS Kolkata, c/o Adv. Ritesh Basu, Office of ‘Taxmen’, 5 K. B Basu Road (first floor), Barasat, Kolkata-700 124
Phone: +91-8420386536

8. The Calcutta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CSPCA)

Founded in 1861, CSPCA is one of India’s oldest animal-welfare bodies. It runs a hospital that treats injured animals and handles cruelty cases.

Address: 276, Bepin Behari Ganguly Street, Bowbazar, Kolkata 700012. Phone: +91 33 2236 7738, +91 33 2863 1255.

How to adopt a dog in Kolkata

Adopting a dog in Kolkata is simpler than it looks, and it usually starts with the shelters and NGOs listed above. Groups like Debasree Roy Foundation, ARC and PAWS regularly have indie dogs, 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 Kolkata 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 a small donation that funds more rescues.
• 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 Kolkata. And please, adopt, don’t shop. The indie waiting on a Kolkata street corner makes just as loyal a companion as any pedigree.

How to report an injured or stray animal in Kolkata

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

• Call a verified rescue number from the list above. Sonata Foundation runs a 24×7 on-call vet and an ambulance, and Chhaya, ARC and PFA Kolkata (ASHARI) all handle rescue and treatment.
• 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. See our guide to animal laws in India.

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In case you are trying to help an injured animal – please note that not all of these shelters may have an ambulance. If you can take the injured animal to the nearest facility, it would be great. If you have called up the animal shelter, and they’ve dispatched an ambulance, please see if you can comfort the animal in need and provide first aid, and care till the ambulance arrives.

Please consider that most of these shelters are often understaffed and in need of resources – which may not always be financial aid but even old clothes, newspapers or most important of them, your time as a volunteer.

This isn’t an exhaustive list – if you know of any other resources that may be of help with regard to dog adoption in Kolkata, please suggest them in the comments below.

Frequently asked questions

Which NGOs help with dog adoption in Kolkata?

Well-known ones include Debasree Roy Foundation, Animal Rescue & Care (ARC), PAWS and Love N Care for Animals, alongside Chhaya, Sonata Foundation and PFA Kolkata (ASHARI) listed on this page. Most handle rescue, treatment and adoption.

How do I adopt a dog in Kolkata?

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.

Is it better to adopt an indie dog in Kolkata?

Yes. Indie dogs are hardy, intelligent and perfectly suited to Kolkata’s 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 Kolkata?

Call a rescue number from the list above, such as Sonata Foundation (24×7 ambulance) or ARC, 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.

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Read next

• Animal helplines across India: the full city-wise directory
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