Archive · 18 Nov 2025
India's First Permanent Animal Evacuation Shelter Underway in Wayanad
When disasters like floods happen, people sometimes have to leave their pets behind to be safe.
In Wayanad, India, they're building a special shelter just for animals, so families don't have to make this choice.
It's the first of its kind in India!
The shelter will have everything animals need, like food and a place to get well if they're hurt.
It's not just about the animals; it's also about helping families feel safe and helping communities recover from the disaster.
The shelter is a permanent, safe place for animals during emergencies and a part of disaster plans in Wayanad.
Wayanad, Kerala, is building India's first permanent animal evacuation shelter.
The initiative addresses the need to protect animals during disasters.
The shelter includes veterinary care and quarantine zones.
The project is a collaboration between local government, animal welfare organizations, and volunteers.
The shelter is designed to support both animal and community recovery during disasters.
- Who
- Local government officials, animal welfare organizations, and volunteers
- What
- Building India's first permanent animal evacuation shelter
- When
- Construction underway, operational by 2026
- Where
- Wayanad, Kerala
- Why
- To provide a safe place for animals during disasters and to prevent families from abandoning their pets.
- Location
- Wayanad, Kerala
- Type
- Animal Evacuation Shelter
- Focus
- Disaster preparedness for animals
- Key Feature
- Veterinary clinic and quarantine zone
- Funding
- Rs 10 lakh annually
- Anticipated Operational Date
- 2026
