At some point or the other, we’ve all experienced the feeling of helplessness when seeing an injured bird or animal on the street. Unsure of what we can do at that moment, we often just comfort our uneasiness and move on. Realising this problem, NGOs and animal lovers around the country have come together to set up services and helplines that we can reach out to in times of need. They deal with a wide range of issues, from sterilisation and first aid to rescue and relocating urban wildlife.
We’ve compiled a list that you should keep handy for the next time you come across an animal or bird that needs help.
[Updated as of July 9, 2018]
I. PAWS Dombivali
9820161114
Thakurli, Kalyan, Titwada, Vittalwadi, Shahad, Ambivli
12 noon to 3:30 pm daily, Monday to Saturday.
Pick up in an ambulance and take to the hospital in Murbad and on-road treatments.
The release of dogs between 6 and 9 pm.
Donation amount of 300 to 500 Rs.
II. JeevDAYA Foundation / Steel Association
9324760564/9892461664/9321503820
On road treatment only
All week 8 am - 5 pm. Sunday half day
III. BHL Bird Helpline
8655370005
Serves as a HELPLINE for Mumbai animal and bird rescues.
Pick up of birds from all over Mumbai
Dire emergencies will pick animals too.
You can whatsapp your name number and location with a brief description of the
Animal’s condition. They will pass it on to the relevant NGO in your area.
IV. SOS Save our strays
9820141310
Bandra to Dahisar East and West.
Essentially Sterilization.
4 days a week dog sterilization. 2 days a week cats.
V. ASHA
9820127085
Andheri, Jogeshwari, Goregaon, Parla, Santacruz ( East and West )
On road treatment and admitting to BSPCA and AHIMSA
(entry fee of 500 to be paid by the caller)
6 days a week from 10 am to 6 pm. Sunday Closed.
VI. Vardhaman Sanskar
9930106106
Goregaon, Kandivali, Malad (East and West) except Malwani
On road treatment only
10 am to 7 pm. Sunday closed.
VII. Jivdaya Abhiyan
8828261212
Malad and Goregoan East only
On road treatment and admitting to Ahimsa
Birds and animals
Sunday open
VIII. YODA
9870252558 (whatsapp only)
Free treatment in YODA clinic 8 am to 10 am and 4:30 to 6 30 every day including SUNDAY
Pvt vet Yash Savla on the same premises at nominal cost from 8 am to 8 pm
Address: Union Park, BANDRA.
Abandoned Breed dogs will be admitted only after POLICE CLEARANCE
STRAY dog sterilization with post operation care is 5000 male and 6000 female (ear will be cut)
STRAY cat sterilization with post operation care is 1500 male and 3000 female (ear will be cut)
If you do not want the post operative care you can get a cheaper rate.
IX. PALS
9324699829 petownersandanimallovers@gmail.com
Thane CITY (East and West)
On road treatment only
12 noon to 8 pm except for WEDNESDAY.
X. Thane SPCA
8767612344
THANE DISTRICT(few adjoining areas like Raighad and Palghar)
Wildlife and domestic animal rescue. IPD /OPD
On road treatment and hospital admittance if necessary
Daily 10 am to 6 pm
Hospital open 24 hrs. Please call before coming.
N.K.T Compound, Kolshet Road, Azad Nagar
XI. IDA Panvel
9320056589
Panvel, Khandeshwar, Kalamboli, Kharghar, Taloja, Ulave, Karanjade, Kalundri.
9 am to 5 pm
No night van and no night admissions
Panvel only pickup no mobile van
Dog sterilization centre
XII. IDA Deonar
9320056581
Kurla, Govandi, Mankurd, Chembur, Chunabhatti, Sion, Antophill, Ghatkopar, Vikroli, Vidhavihar, Nahur, Chandivali, Powai, Bhandup, Mulund, Deonar, Kanjurmarg.
Mobile cum pickup van available.
Van timing 9 am -12 noon and 1.30pm to 5 pm
Admission timings 10am - 3.30pm
Sunday No OPD, No night van, No night admissions
Dog sterilization centre
XIII. Ida Turbe ( NMMC)
9320056585
Mobile cum pickup service area is Belapur, Nerul, Vashi, Turbe, Koparkhairane, Ghansoli, Airoli, Juinagar, Sanpada, Seawoods, Rabale and Diga.
Night van service is available
Dog sterilization center
XIV. Udaan
8898101015
Malad west for birds.
Call or leave a message anytime.
XV. WSD
8976022838
Colaba, Dadar, Parel, Lower Parel, Worli, Mahalaxmi, Lalbaugh, Mumbai Central, C.S.T., Backbay, Colaba, Navy Nagar, Mahim, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus CSMT, Masjid Bundar, Sandhurst Road, Byculla, Chinchpokli, Currey Road, Prabhadevi, Sion.
10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 9 am to 2 pm and Sunday off
On road treatment and sterilizations.
Only for vaccination against rabies, they go all over Mumbai
No shelter.
XVI. MAA (Mumbai Animal Association)
8655370005
Kandivali Borivali Dahisar East and West
Whatsapp or call with name number and location to the BHL number above.
On road treatment, vet treatment and hospitalization
10 am to 7 pm. All days.
XVII. AMTM (Animals Matter to Me)
99677 95660
A rehab facility in Marve, Malad West
Mon to Fri, 11 am to 5 pm
Sat 10 am to 5 pm
Sterilization, pet healthcare, ambulance, foster home, dogs and cats adoption.
XVIII. Awaaz
7900094345
Andheri, Jogeshwari, Vile Parla and Goregaon East only
9 am to 5 pm. Sunday off
On road and hospital admission if needed
Not for birds and cattle
XIX. RAWW
7666680202
Thane City and Central Suburbs Rescue, Treatment and Rehabilitation
Assistance and support offered I Mumbai City, Thane and Navi Mumbai
WILDIFE RESCUE, Reptiles and EXOTIC ANIMALS
24x7
XX. AHINSA Charitable Trust
9821391283
Mira Road and Bhayandar West only
9 am to 6 pm. Sunday closed
On road treatment
XXI. Ahimsa
02228804195
MALAD west in Evershine Nagar is where this centre is located.
Admission and OPD timings 10 am to 1 pm
500 Rs admission fee. Maggot and small wound cases.
Will not admit ciritical care cases.
They have an isolation area for suspected rabies and distemper cases.
XXII. HAB (HELP Animals & Birds)
9223333338/9322333338/9892333338
You can visit the Rehab centre in Masjid Bundar East or they will pick up IF THEY HAVE an ambulance available.
10 am to 7 pm
800Rs Admission fees
Critical care and surgeries extra payment but nominal
Cat sterilizations going on
XXIII. Save Birds
8828879490
Kandivali East and West
24x7. Bats included
XIV. SAARP MUMBAI
9821134056/8108902286
All Mumbai, Thane and Palghar
Reptile rescue
24x7
XXV. Karuna Night Ambulance Service
9665355404
Dahisar to Colaba and V.T. to Ghatkopar
On road treatment of maggot cases
9 pm to 3 am
XXVI. SRLC
9822921100
Sms or Whatsapp the details. 10 am to 5 pm
Andheri, Khar, Vile Parla, Sion, Bandra, Santacruz and ends at Wadala
On Road treatment
XXVII. Vivya Jyot
9320004343/9322004343
Virar, Vasai and NalaSopara
11 am to 6 pm
On road treatment
XXVIII. WFA World for all
9820001506
Andheri, Goregaon, Jogeshwari East area and Juhu.
8 am to 6 pm Mon to Fri and 8:30 am to 2 pm on Sat.
On road treatment
Cat sterilizations, rescues and adoptions.
To adopt and volunteer to foster pups call 9820191321/9820001506
To adopt and volunteer to foster kittens 9820496099
Click here for Google document started by the Facebook group Adopt a Pet, to create quick access to volunteers, NGOs and other animal welfare contacts across cities in India. Do add your name if you wish to help out!
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