Volunteer At These NGOs In Hyderabad That Are Keeping Animals Safe

One of the most popular shelters in Hyderabad, Blue Cross has been a home for neglected and abandoned animals in the city for a long time. They regularly hold adoption drives to encourage people to give these fur babies a home. If you find a hurt stray, drop them off at Blue Cross so that these kind folks can nurse them back to health.

How to join: Head to their website and fill the membership form to join as a volunteer. 

Google rating: 3.5/5

Timings: 10  AM to 1 PM, 2 PM to 5 PM, closed on Sundays

Social Handle: @bluecrosshyd

Website: bluecrossofhyd.org

This isn’t any regular shelter. Here, the whole team is very hands-on and perform wildlife rescues, implement animal laws and conduct awareness drives at different platforms. They rehabilitate sick and abused domestic animals as well as help in fostering. Over the years, they have provided healthy homes for a lot of animals.

How to join: To become a working member, head to their website and find a category that fits you best from student, annual and lifetime memberships. 

Google rating: 3.8/5

Timings: 9.30 AM to 6 PM, closed on Sundays

Social handle: @peopleforanimalshyderabad

Website: fahyd.org

Run by Deven Baheti, Deven's Hope is an animal rescue and rehab home. Deven has rescued more than 300 cats and dogs. He also puts up information on adoption drives on Instagram. You can also contribute to this registered NGO in the form of food or money.

How to join: To volunteer, reach out to them via Instagram. The team will further guide you. 

Timings: 2.30 PM to 7 PM, closed on Mondays

Social handle: @devenshopesociety

This animal shelter in Hyderabad is all for quick vet treatments, after care, sterilizations and providing housing for sick and disabled cats and dogs. Serving around the Bachupally area, you can expect expert help in areas beyond Hyderabad, too. As a volunteer, your work will be impacting innocent souls far and wide and give you a platform to start your own animal care programs. 

How to join: To volunteer, contact them through their Instagram page or the website. They also host events like Vpaws where volunteers can approach the team, keep an eye on their Instagram for event announcements. 

Google rating: 4.5/5

Timings: 9 AM - 5 PM

Social Handle: @jv_rehabcentre

LBB Tip: Contact them via their official Instagram page. 

This animal shelter in Hyderabad works out of Madhapur and they take in and take care of all strays around Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Kavuri Hills, Ayyappa Society and other places around the radius. They have experts on board who are capable of first aid and if needed, transfer the animal to a veterinary hospital. You can give them a ring and find out at what capacity you can volunteer to help the pooches. 

How to join: To become a volunteer, give them a call and visit their shelter. 

Google rating: 4.2/5

Timings: Open 24/7

Absolute animal lover, Ujwala Chintala from Florida started this charitable organisation to fight for animals in India and they have been active on the ground in tackling serious issues – providing rabies vaccinations, spaying and neutering strays, rescuing and rehabilitating and giving animal cruelty counseling. In Hyderabad, SAF has built a strong and compassionate network of animal sympathisers to provide shelter, vet care, supplies, guidance and education on sensitive subjects that affect neglected dogs, cats, and livestock, too. Found a goat in need of help? You know who to ring. 

How to join: The website has a dedicated page for volunteers to join their team, check that out. 

Google rating: 4.6/5

Timings: 10 AM - 4 PM

Social Handle: @strayanimalfoundationindia

Website: strayanimalfoundationindia.org

If you want to find a shelter for an abandoned dog or get help for a wounded soul, Sarva Jeeva Society are fast responders who have a large boarding facility where they take extremely good care and bring the light of joy back in the animal’s eyes. And not just dogs and cattle, they also help injured birds and other wildlife. 

How to join: To join as a volunteer, all you have to do is fill the form on their website. 

Google rating: 3.7/5

Timings: Open 24/7

Social Handle: @SarvaJeevaSociety

Website: www.sarvjeevsevatrust.com

Working hard to rescue animals like dogs, cats and birds since 2019; conservation of wildlife, natural diversity and biodiversity is their utmost priority. Amazing, right? So next time your heart pours out for an injured four-legged, and trapped snakes (yup), get in touch with the volunteers and do the good deed. Now, keep in mind that they don’t have in-house vet support, but they will take the animal in need to the nearest hospital and ensure its safety.

How to join: Visit their website and fill the volunteer form to join the team and do good. 

Google rating: 4.8/5

Timings: 9 AM - 10 PM

Social Handle: @awcs_org

Website: awcsindia.org

Out of the many things that this animal shelter in Hyderabad does for animals, one thing they take pride in is their adoption and foster program where they find perfect forever homes for the strays and neglected. Spreading awareness about pet ownership and animal cruelty, the folks at AASRA conduct several educational and outreach campaigns. If you want to join a 80G certified animal rescue, shelter and medical centre in Hyderabad, this is it. 

How to join: Head to their website to get more information on adopting, donations and sponsoring as well as volunteering opportunities.

Google rating: 4.5/5

Timings: 10 AM - 6 PM

Social Handle: @aasraforlife

Website: weaasra.org

Working towards ending animal abuse and promoting coexistence with other species, Shakuntala Society For Welfare of Animals and Nature works on big causes. Whether you’re interested in supporting animal rescue, wildlife conservation, education and awareness, and veterinary services, you can sign up as a volunteer and create an impact. Beyond animals, they also focus on planting native trees and restoring natural habitats and advocate animal legal rights across the country.

How to join: To volunteer, head to their website and contact the folks. 

Google rating: 3.9/5

Timings: 9 AM - 5 PM

Social Handle: @swantngo

Website: officialswan.com