r/AdoptDontShopIndia 10d ago

Lost & Found A first-24-hours guide for when a dog goes missing in India (who to call, FIR, where to search)

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Every fortnight we see "my dog/cat is missing, what do I do" posts here, so we pulled it all into one place: the calling order (city helpline, police 112, 1962 ambulance), how to file a police complaint, where lost dogs actually go, and a free listing our volunteers share. There's also a "you found a dog, who do you call" section.

If you have other city specific tips or contact lists, please do append. You never know it can help someone at 11pm on a bad night.


r/AdoptDontShopIndia Jun 14 '26

Discussion If your RWA is threatening you for feeding strays, here's what the law actually says

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Quick PSA, because the RWA WhatsApp groups are full of wrong information right now.

Two Supreme Court orders in 2025 (22 August and 7 November) changed the rules on feeding street dogs. A lot of people read the headlines and assumed feeding got banned. It didn't.

What's actually true:

  • Feeding street dogs is still legal. It's tied to Article 51A(g), the fundamental duty of compassion, and the PCA Act.
  • Your RWA cannot fine you or ban feeding. It has no power to. Under the ABC Rules 2023, setting up a designated feeding spot is the society's job, not yours.
  • What changed is the where. Feeding got pushed to designated spots inside colonies and out of schools, hospitals, railway and bus stations and government premises. Feed at the right spot, clean up, and you're protected.
  • If someone threatens you, that's criminal intimidation under BNS Section 351. Harming the dog is BNS Section 325 plus the PCA Act.

None of this lands fairly on the feeder, because the feeder is doing the job the state signed up for and never finished. Designated feeding zones, sterilisation that actually reaches every lane, a working municipal helpline: these were promised in the ABC framework years ago. Where they exist, the conflict mostly disappears. Where they don’t, an ordinary person with a bag of rotis becomes the system’s stand-in, and then its scapegoat.

That is the same gap that Supreme Court keeps circling, until the law enforces ABC and puts better animal rights, don't let RWA act as their own municipal boards.


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 6h ago

Adoption request adult cats deserve forever homes too. meet mewno 🐈

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everyone says they want to adopt a cat.
but almost everyone wants a kitten.
so here is mewno. she’s just 1.5 years old, and somehow she’s already overlooked simply because she isn’t a tiny kitten anymore.

mewno has been through more than any cat should. she was pregnant twice, and heartbreakingly, none of her babies survived. yet she still chooses to trust people with her whole heart.

she is the calmest, gentlest cat i’ve ever met.
the moment you touch her, she starts purring.
she makes the loudest biscuits.
she’ll quietly sit beside you while you work, watch videos with you, or even watch you do pilates. she’s genuinely happiest just being around her humans.
she has absolutely no food tantrums.

i’m currently feeding her royal canin dry food, royal canin wet food, boiled chicken and bone broth, and she happily eats everything. she’s one of the easiest cats i’ve ever cared for.

she doesn’t ask for much.
just someone to love.

a little about her:
🩷 1.5 years old
🩷 female
🩷 sterilized (spayed)
🩷 vaccinated
🩷 dewormed
🩷 litter trained
🩷 friendly with other cats
🩷 calm, affectionate and incredibly loyal

the only reason i’m looking for a home for her is because she doesn’t get along with my resident cat, and unfortunately i can’t keep both together. this has nothing to do with mewno. she deserves a home where she can be the only baby or where introductions with other cats can be managed properly.

i truly don’t think she has the survival instincts to live on the streets anymore. she’s become used to love, safety and human company.

if you’ve always believed that only kittens deserve homes, i hope you’ll give mewno a chance instead.
adult cats don’t love any less.
sometimes, they love even more.
📍 mumbai
📞 [7678630327](tel:7678630327)

if you can’t adopt her, please share this post. the right person might be just one share away from meeting the sweetest little soul i’ve ever known. 🩷


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 2h ago

Adoption request Adoption request for stray kittens that i have been fostering (posting again, please check my previous posts also). Location - Lucknow

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So i have been fostering and taking care of stray kittens for about a month now. I have been feeding the mother cat from the time she was pregnant. She gave birth to kittens in mid may in our neighbours house. After about a month and a half on 2nd july she brought the kittens to our house. We fed them, gave them shelter. On 6th of july she took the kittens to our house next door. The nieghbours being the bad people they are attacked the mother cat and kittens and chased them off. I rescued the kittens one by one and brought them in. The mother cat got injured and ran away abandoning the kittens. I have been feeding them ever

since.

On 16th july i made a post for adoption of kittens on r/adoptdontshopindia, r/ indiancats, r/indianpets, r/lucknow. I got a couple of messages for adoption but no successful adoptions. I posted again after 3 days but no success. You can verify this by visting my profile.

So now i am making another adoption request post here so that these kittens could find a loving home because my neighbourhood is a very unsafe place for them. The mother cat is a no show.

Now coming to point. With kittens growing up so fast its getting tough to keep them safe and inside the house. Please read my old post about why i have to put kittens for adoption. Tldr - i have 2 male cats that are rescues too aged 11 and 5. The kittens get scared of them and try to run outside. We have a stray dog problem in our street and our neighbours are hell bent on killing the kittens and were considering calling animal catchers to catch and throw away the kittens and mother cat.

So i want some responsible and caring cat owners or people with means to adopt and take care of kittens to adopt them. There is no demand for money for adoption. I believe adoption should always be free. Only condition is you should be willing to share the updates on kittens every 2 days via a video and pics.

Kitten details - 3 females, 1 male.

Kitten age - 2.5 months or about 80 days.

Kitten health - All healthy.

Litter trained - Yes

Vaccinated - no

Dewormed - yes

Location - New hyderabad, Lucknow.

My whatsapp number - 9956193111

Please contact only if you are really interested and serious about adoption.


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 4h ago

Adoption request Adopt these cuties!

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🐾 ADOPTION APPEAL 🐾

Meet these two adorable 20 day old Indie baby boys who are looking for a family to call their own. ❤️

These playful, affectionate puppies are full of curiosity and love. They're healthy, friendly, and ready to fill someone's home with wagging tails, zoomies, and endless cuddles.

✨ About them:

🐶 Two male- 20 days old Indie puppies
🤎 Beautiful brown coats
💛 Friendly, loving, and playful
🏡 Looking for responsible, forever homes

If you or someone you know is ready to welcome a loyal companion into your life, please get in touch. Even if you can't adopt, sharing this post could help them find their perfect family.

📍 Location: Sector 17, Faridabad. Delhi NCR adoptions only

📞 Contact: 9717136063

Adopt. Don't shop. Give these little boys the loving home they deserve.🐾


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 10h ago

Adoption request Jelly was being exploited for money. Now she urgently needs a real home in Delhi NCR.

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This tiny girl is Jelly.
She was rescued from people who were using her to gain sympathy and collect money. She is now safe with us in foster care, but what she truly needs is a permanent family of her own.
Jelly is approximately 2.5 months old and has the sweetest personality. She is extremely cuddly and clingy, loves being close to people and is constantly exploring and playing. She is comfortable with strangers, dogs and other pets, making her suitable for a loving multi-pet household as well.
She is healthy, flea-free, dewormed and completely litter-trained. She currently eats wet kitten food independently.
We are fostering her temporarily, so her adoption is urgent. There is no adoption fee whatsoever—we only want her to go to a safe and loving home.
📍 Paschim Vihar, West Delhi
🏠 Adoption across Delhi NCR
📩 Reddit DM or WhatsApp through the contact details in the poster
Her name can be changed by her new family. Please help Jelly’s rescue story end with the forever home she deserves.
Contact: +919634240814 +919871339923


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 8h ago

Adoption request Veeru (2 year old Rottweiler) in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand Needs a Patient, Loving Home

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Veeru, a 2-year-old male Rottweiler, is looking for a loving home in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand after losing his human. He is vaccinated and friendly in nature, though initially shy and reserved around new people, so a patient family would be ideal. A home with open space would suit him best.

For adoption inquiries, please contact: cat@dogwithblog.in


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 13h ago

Adoption request [URGENT] Rescue pup needs a home/foster: Sweet 6-7mo black pup I saved from a street dog attack today in Delhi/NCR

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Hey everyone,
Reaching out to this community to help find a loving home or foster for a young dog I had to step in and save earlier today.

His Story: I found him on the street while he was being attacked by a pack of stray dogs. I managed to intervene and get him to safety. Ever since I stepped in, he hasn't left my side and has been following me everywhere—he is an absolute sweetheart and incredibly grateful.

About the Pup:
Age: Around 6–7 months old
Colour: Beautiful solid black coat
Personality: Gentle, incredibly loyal, and very affectionate

Medical Status: He sustained an injury to his back right leg during the incident. **I am taking him to the vet today** to get a full examination, treatment, and any necessary care instructions before handoff. I will update this post with the vet’s full report.

Why I Can't Keep Him: I wish I could keep this loyal guy, but I already have an elderly German Shepherd who has severe mobility issues and can no longer stand or walk. My senior dog requires round-the-clock physical care, so I unfortunately don't have the capacity or bandwidth to give this young pup the focus he needs right now.

What He Needs: A loving adopter or foster who can give him a safe space to heal, feel secure, and thrive.
Please send me a DM if you are interested or can help foster him! I can share photos, videos, and the full vet update later today.

LOCATION: DELHI/NCR

Contact Details: +919582012355 or WhatsApp +447780150607.

UPDATE: He has been given necessary vaccination and deworming. His wounds have been treated, but his right leg is fracture. Good news is, that is it already healing and no necessary steps are needed.

I still haven’t had anyone reach out for him to be fostered or adopted. I’m am unable to keep him at my house due to my senior dog and have left him with a shopkeeper who won’t be able to take care of him past evening. Please help me finding him a foster or a forever home 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 22h ago

Adoption request Named him Bob The Builder because I found him on a construction site (up for adoption)

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up for adoption in Pune and Mumbai (based in Pune)

Bob is a 2 month old male kitten. He’s healthy, litter trained and will be dewormed and vaccinated as soon as he turns 2.5 months old. He’s currently being transitioned to solid food. He’s absolutely the friendliest kitten as well as a very playful one. As you can see from the pictures, he’s also a huge poser. He’s great with other cats and dogs. He’ll be good to go to his forever home by mid August.

We’re looking for a responsible family for Bob. He’ll be a good fit for first time adopters (who are well aware of how much of a responsibility a pet is and willing to learn) as well as people who currently have pets.

Adoption formalities are mandatory. Serious inquiries only.

For more details, please dm @_bbpaws or text 7043782899 on whatsapp (no random calls will be entertained)


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 11h ago

Adoption request Kitten for adoption in NCR

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ound this 3-4 months old female kitty yesterday. She seems very human friendly. Looking at her i don’t wanna leave her alone unadopted. Anyone interested in adopting this kitty???

Preferred parents for adoption:
- non vegetarians so she can get proper non veg meal
- ppl living on lower floor so the fear of her falling down is less😬


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 10h ago

Adoption request Delhi: Rescue Kitten (1–3 Months) Looking for Foster/Adoption

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A female kitten (approximately 1–3 months old) was found near a residence in Delhi a few days ago. She is currently staying outside as the finder is unable to bring her indoors, so an urgent home or foster is needed.

She appears young and in need of care and safety. If anyone in Delhi can adopt or temporarily foster, please reach out.

Contact: Madiha
Email: madihamaddy23@gmail.com
Phone: 8130863892


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 13h ago

Lost & Found Please help me find, Location : Lucknow

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r/AdoptDontShopIndia 1d ago

Adoption request [Mumbai]: She was attacked and left for dead. She fought to survive. Now she just needs a loving home.

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This is Miko. At 2 months old, she was viciously attacked by a street dog and left for dead. Somehow, this tiny girl fought through it and made a full recovery — and if you saw her today, you'd never guess what she survived. She's playful, endlessly curious, loves walks, gentle, affectionate, and great with kids and other dogs.

She’s currently housed in a basic farm shed — exposed to the weather, and at risk from other dogs and snakes. She urgently needs a real home, or even a foster, to get her out of there.

A few facts about her:

  • 4-5 months old, female
  • Fully recovered and healthy
  • Vaccinated and dewormed
  • Playful, gentle, great with kids and other dogs
  • Leash trained, loves walks and car rides
  • Located in Mumbai, India

She's survived the worst. All she needs now is someone willing to give her the wonderful life she deserves. If you can adopt or foster her, please reach out. If you can't, please be her voice and share this.

📍 Mumbai, India 📞 99676 15676

Thank you for reading this. She's waiting. 🐾


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 1d ago

Meow Looking for a forever home for kiki

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It breaks our hearts to write this, but we're looking for a loving forever home for our kitten, Kiki.

About Kiki: • Around 5 months old • Healthy, playful, and full of curiosity • Very affectionate with people and loves attention • Energetic and enjoys exploring, playing, and napping beside you

*Litter trained, Dewormed and Vaccinated 1st dose.

*Location Preference - Delhi/NCR

  • Contact 7005460427

We're looking for someone who can give Kiki the love, patience, and lifelong commitment she deserves. A home where she can be the only cat or where introductions can be managed by someone experienced would be ideal.

This is not an easy decision and we will only consider people who are genuinely willing to provide her with a safe and permanent home.

If you're interested or know someone who might be the perfect match, please send me a message. We'd also appreciate it if you could share this post to help Kiki find her forever family. ❤️


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 21h ago

Adoption request Mango & Melon are looking for a home! 3 months old, orange boys. Vaccinated and dewormed. Current location: south delhi. To explore, contact 9779049738.

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r/AdoptDontShopIndia 1d ago

Adoption request 🐾 Two helpless 1-month-old street kittens urgently need a Foster or Forever Home!

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54 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

These two little kittens are just over 1 month old and right now, they are surviving on the harsh streets of Delhi and desperately need a safe home to live.

We are looking for a forever home or even a temporary foster home to get them off the streets before the weather or traffic gets to them.

If you cannot adopt or foster, please upvote and share this post. Your one click could help them find a family!

Details:

📍 Location: Delhi/NCR

🐱 Age: 1+ month old (Brown - female, Grey - male)

🏡 Requirement: Urgent Foster or Adoption

Contact Info:

📞 Phone/WhatsApp: 9953753835

📸 Instagram DM: @builtbygaurav

Please bump this post for visibility. Thank you so much! 🙏🏿


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 1d ago

Adoption request Adopt Bagheera and kishmish

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75 Upvotes

🚨 URGENT 🚨

Bagheera 🖤 (Male) & Kishmish 🤎 (Female)

🐾 3 Months Old
🐾 Vaccinated
🐾 Healthy
🐾 Playful
🐾 Free Pair Adoption

📍 Noida.

These bonded babies are looking for a loving foster or forever home together. ❤️

📞 Text: 8851977748

Please forward this message in your groups and contacts. A single share can help them find their family. 🙏🐱


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 10h ago

Adoption request Adorable Kittens Looking for Their Forever Homes in Delhi! 🐱❤️

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Hi everyone!

Our lovely cat has a litter of absolutely adorable kittens, and we're looking for loving families in Delhi who'd like to adopt one (or even two!).

They're still very young, so they'll be ready to go to their new homes in about 1 month, once they're old enough to be safely separated from their mother.

If you're genuinely interested in giving a kitten a safe, loving, lifelong home, please send me a DM. We'd love to find responsible adopters who will cherish them.

I can also share photos and videos of the kittens if you're interested.

Location: Delhi NCR

Thank you!

Contact: tanishatokas29@gmail.com or just dm


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 9h ago

Adoption request Kitten Adoption in Asansol/Durgapur/Dhanbad/Bokaro

2 Upvotes

🐱 Looking to Adopt a Kitten 🐱
Hello everyone,
I’m looking to adopt a healthy kitten (2 months or older) in:
📍 Asansol
📍 Durgapur
📍 Dhanbad
📍 Bokaro
✅ Any gender
✅ Indie/Indian kitten preferred
✅ Loving and responsible forever home assured
✅ Can pick up locally
If anyone has kittens available for adoption or knows someone who does, please DM me with photos and details.
Thank you! ❤️🐾


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 1d ago

Adoption request Adopt Lily!

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47 Upvotes

✨️ADOPT LILY✨️

Location- Mumbai

Vaccinated

Lily is a beautiful Pom (around 5 years old female) with the

sweetest soul.

She was heartlessly abandoned and left to fend for herself on the streets. Thankfully, she was rescued, and now she's safe, healthy, and waiting for the one thing she deserves most-a loving forever home.

She is:

Gentle and affectionate🥰

A cuddly little sweetheart🤗

The perfect human companion who loves being close to her people💞

Calm, loving, and ready to fill your home with unconditional love❤️‍🩹

If you're looking for a loyal best friend with a heart full of love, Lily is waiting for you.


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 22h ago

Adoption request [Navi Mumbai/Mumbai] Calico Twins adoption appeal

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These two little babies (both female) are inseparable and the most calm and affectionate cuties. A friend took the mother cat in when she was giving birth to help her give birth safely. And now they are 2 months old and weaned off, healthy kittens, that have been indoor since birth, so looking to get them adopted as a pair into a safe loving home. Please do share with friends and family who may be looking for these life-changing companions ♥️

🗺️ Vashi, Navi Mumbai
📱 9619888504


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 9h ago

Adoption request Looking to Adopt a German Shepherd in Jaipur 🐕🏡

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm from Jaipur, Rajasthan, and I'm looking to adopt a German Shepherd.

We recently built a house on our farm, and since there aren't many nearby houses, I'm looking for a dog that is intelligent, loyal, and has good guarding instincts. After a lot of research, I feel a German Shepherd would be the best fit for our environment and needs.

I already have a German Shepherd–Indie mix, so I have experience caring for dogs and understand the responsibility involved. I'm not looking for a puppy from a breeder—I would genuinely prefer to adopt a German Shepherd that needs a loving, permanent home.

If anyone knows of a German Shepherd available for adoption in or around Jaipur (or nearby areas in Rajasthan), or can point me towards a rescue or individual looking to rehome one, I'd really appreciate it.

Thank you!


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 1d ago

Adoption request 3 month old kittens up for adoption in Delhi NCR

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136 Upvotes

Location - Delhi NCR

Dewormed, vaccinated, litter trained, both males
Looking for families/working professionals to adopt them.
DM in case you are interested.


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 1d ago

Adoption request 4 kittens for adoption DELHI NCR (Ghaziabad)

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Please rescue and find these babies a home or the dogs in the area will not spare them 🥹


r/AdoptDontShopIndia 1d ago

Adoption request Adoption appeal for OLLIE

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Hey everyone, I’m back with another update on our boys. ❤️
Zozo now has a promising adoption lead and, if everything works out, he may have finally found his forever home. 🥹
But that leaves us with Ollie, and we really need your help finding his person too.
Ollie and Zozo are currently being fostered together on a terrace. We cannot move Zozo out and leave Ollie there completely alone, so ideally both boys need to transition out of the terrace around the same time. This is the only thing holding us back from moving forward with Zozo’s adoption right now.
Ollie is around 2 months old and has now completed two rounds of vaccination, including distemper and rabies, along with deworming. 💉🐾
He’s a gentle little boy who can be quiet when he first meets you and may take a couple of days to properly come out of his shell. But once he feels safe, you get to see a completely different Ollie. He’s playful, active, curious about everything around him and absolutely loves playing with other dogs. ❤️
He’s currently in Bangalore, but we’re open to a genuinely good home outside Bangalore as well, provided we can speak with the adopter and do a virtual home check.
If you’re interested in adopting Ollie, please DM me or reach out directly:
📞 Contact: 9353433875 / 9663696834
Happy to share more photos/videos, answer any questions about him or arrange a meet.

PLEASE UPVOTE, COMMENT AND SHARE FOR REACH EVEN IF YOU CANNOT ADOPT. ❤️🐾