Adopt a Dog or Cat in India: Verified Rescue Listings

Adopt a dog or cat in India - Dog with Blog adoption directory

Looking for dogs and cats for adoption in India? Every animal on this page is a rescue or foster looking for a home, not a buyer. These are real appeals from people across India who pulled a dog or cat off the street, out of a bad situation, or out of a litter nobody wanted. You can browse and adopt online: the list updates as new rescue dogs and cats need homes, so it is worth checking back. New to this? Start with our dog adoption guide and what to promise before you adopt.

Dogs and cats looking for homes right now

[Vadodara] Cat up for adoption

Adopt, don’t shop [City?] Cat up for adoption Cat Female 2 years Vaccinated The story 2 years old female (vaccinated) Location: Vadodara Want to bring this pet home? Message the rescuer on Reddit → Spotted through the Dog with Blog community and r/AdoptDontShopIndia. Please foster or adopt, never shop.
[Bangalore] Adopt this little one

Adopt, don’t shop Adopt this lil bby Cat 2 months Bengaluru The story Hey guys! There's a kitten (approximately 2 months old)in Domlur-Bangalore who is looking for a loving forever home. Her name is Kaju. She recently underwent surgery for a uterine prolapse and is recovering well. She's receiving the care she needs and is…
[Delhi NCR] Daisy up for adoption

Adopt, don’t shop Adoption Appeal – Daisy Puppy Female Vaccinated Dewormed Delhi NCR The story Meet Daisy, a tiny female Indie puppy, approximately 3–4 weeks old. We rescued her after finding her alone without her mother while older dogs were bullying her. Despite her difficult start, Daisy is incredibly friendly, affectionate, and loves being around…
[Bangalore] Kitten for adoption

Adopt, don’t shop Kitten for Adoption Cat Bengaluru The story I found this little kitten on the street and I'm trying to find it a safe, loving home. I would keep it myself, but I already have two adult cats and that's the maximum my parents will allow. Otherwise, this little one…
[Bangalore] Cookie & Bisku up for adoption

Adopt, don’t shop Adopt Cookie and Bisku ! Cat Female Vaccinated Dewormed Bengaluru The story 🐾 Looking for Loving Homes for Cookie & Bisku 🐾 Meet Cookie and Bisku, two adorable 9-week-old kittens looking for families of their own. 🐱 Cookie (Calico Female) The younger sibling, but definitely the braver one. Cookie is the first…
[Delhi NCR] Cat for adoption in Noida

Adopt, don’t shop Rehoming my Cat in Noida-Delhi Region Cat 5 years Vaccinated Delhi NCR The story My sweet boy and beloved 5 year old cat, is a mix-breed unique British Shorthair. Born and raised in Dubai, UAE. Looking to Rehome him to a REALLY REALLY loving and caring home in Noida-Delhi region, due to…
[Bangalore] Please adopt this precious baby

Adopt, don’t shop [City?] Please adopt this precious baby (BLR) Cat Female 2 months The story It's a female kitten, around 2 months old. I found her in my apartment's parking lot. She is extremely cuddly and affectionate. I already have a cat, so unfortunately I can't take her in permanently. She gets very scared…
[Chennai] Kitten up for adoption – Medavakkam

Adopt, don’t shop Kitten up for adoption Cat Female 3 months Vaccinated Dewormed Chennai The story 3 month female calico kitten up for adoption in chennai. Looking for a loving home for adorable little kitty.She is very active,healthy and playful. Deworming done Vaccination to be done in few days If interested please DM.…
[Chennai] Indi female puppy up for adoption-

Adopt, don’t shop Indi female puppy up for adoption Puppy Female Chennai The story Hi everyone, One of my friend is looking for a loving forever home for an adorable Indie female puppy in Chennai. She is playful, affectionate, friendly, and full of puppy energy. Like every Indie, she's intelligent, resilient, and has the potential…
[Delhi] Nuggy & MAU, adorable indie kittens almost 3 months old

Adopt, don’t shop Adoption – Nuggy & MAU two adorable indie kittens almost 3 months old, th… Cat 3 months Delhi NCR The story Want to bring this pet home? Message the rescuer on Reddit → Spotted through the Dog with Blog community and r/AdoptDontShopIndia. Please foster or adopt, never shop.
[Delhi] Adopt Kiki

Adopt, don’t shop Adopt Kiki (Delhi/NCR) Dog Male 1.5 months Delhi NCR The story Kiki was found alone in the area. He is friendly and active. 1.5month old Male Indie Currently in Malviya Nagar, Delhi WhatsApp 8368202061 Want to bring this pet home? Reach out: WhatsApp +91 8368202061. Spotted through the Dog with Blog community…
[Dehradun] Need someone to adopt this kitten

Adopt, don’t shop Need someone to adopt this kitten before I leave Dehradun in 2 days Cat 3 months Dehradun The story Kitten is almost 3 months old. Want to bring this pet home? Message the rescuer on Reddit → Spotted through the Dog with Blog community and r/AdoptDontShopIndia. Please foster or adopt, never shop.

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Why adopt a dog or cat in India

When you adopt a dog or cat in India, you free up a foster spot for the next rescue, you take demand away from unregulated breeders and puppy mills, and you usually bring home a hardier, healthier animal. The country has millions of community animals who need homes. Most of the dogs here are indie (desi) dogs, a naturally robust, intelligent and loyal breed that adapts beautifully to Indian conditions and asks for very little in return. Adopt, do not shop.

You didn’t buy your best friend, so why buy your dog? It is never the breed, it is the loyal, loving heart that makes a dog yours.

A rescued dog, adopted into a loving home in India

How this list works

Each listing is posted by the person who rescued or is fostering that animal, not by us. We gather these appeals into one place so they are easier to find. To bring one home, find a pet whose city and story fit your life, reach out using the contact on that listing, and arrange to meet. You deal directly with the rescuer or foster, who can tell you about the animal’s health, temperament and vaccination status. Nothing here is for sale. Most ask only for a safe, loving home, and sometimes a small reimbursement for vaccinations. Please adopt, don’t shop.

These rescue and foster appeals come from all over India, and because the list updates constantly, the cities change with it. Recent listings have included Delhi, Pune, Chennai, Dehradun and Ooty, among others. Scroll the list above to see exactly where each dog or cat is, and check back as new ones are added.

This is a living list, not a one-time post. New rescue and foster appeals are added as they reach our community, and pets who find homes are marked as adopted rather than deleted, so you can see the happy endings too. If you have rescued an animal who needs a home, or you run a shelter or foster network, share the appeal with us and we will help it reach more people. The more eyes on a listing, the faster a dog or cat gets home.

Before you adopt: are you really ready?

Honestly? If you ask us, the answer is almost always yes. A rescued dog or cat will fill your years with ridiculous, heart-warming memories. But it is a full-time commitment for a decade or more, so be honest about the years ahead, not just the first week. A quick gut-check before you scroll the listings:

Commitment: a dog or cat can live 12 to 15 years. You are in for the whole life, not just the cute puppy phase.
Cost: food, vaccinations, deworming and the occasional vet bill add up every month, so budget for it.
Time: daily walks, play, training, and even vacation plans now include them.
Space: room to move, and for a cat, netted balconies and windows before day one.

Ready? Then ask the rescuer about the animal’s health history, vaccination and deworming status, and whether it has been sterilised or is old enough to be. Meet the pet in person if you can, introduce it slowly to everyone at home, and net your balcony and windows before a cat comes home. A little preparation turns a nervous first night into a lifelong friendship.