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Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter

Our mission is to lift suffering from the Animal Realm. The core of our work is demonstrative love. Stroking, hugging, kissing, reassuring. Our belief is that deep healing …

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34
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
34/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter

Our mission is to lift suffering from the Animal Realm. The core of our work is demonstrative love. Stroking, hugging, kissing, reassuring. Our belief is that deep healing will only take place if an animal feels secure, cared for, and loved. We will treat any animal in need. Large. Small. Wild. Domestic. (including birds and reptiles)........To accomplish that mission we have a staff of twenty-five, plus three full time veterinary doctors, each of whom is a certified surgeon.

Founded
Headquarters
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

Our mission is to lift suffering from the Animal Realm. The core of our work is demonstrative love. Stroking, hugging, kissing, reassuring. Our belief is that deep healing will only take place if an animal feels secure, cared for, and loved. We will treat any animal in need. Large. Small. Wild. Domestic. (including birds and reptiles)........To accomplish that mission we have a staff of twenty-five, plus three full time veterinary doctors, each of whom is a certified surgeon.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
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Operating countries (1)
India

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in India
Integrity Assessment This charity: 34
Peer average: 34

Red flags

· All clear
FCRA registration suspension
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is registered with the NGO Darpan portal (NITI Aayog). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 34 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in India is 34/100.

Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter is located in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is Chengam Road, next to Government Arts College, India.

Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in India.

Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Registrar of Societies. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Our mission is to lift suffering from the Animal Realm. The core of our work is demonstrative love. Stroking, hugging, kissing, reassuring. Our belief is that deep healing will only take place if an animal feels secure, cared for, and loved. We will treat any animal in need. Large. Small. Wild. Domestic. (including birds and reptiles)........To accomplish that mission we have a staff of twenty-five, plus three full time veterinary doctors, each of whom is a certified surgeon. Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in India. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among animal welfare charities registered in India: Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100 is in line with the peer average of 34/100.

Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter is registered in India. Donations to organizations with 80G certification are eligible for a 50% or 100% deduction from taxable income, depending on the organization's classification. Check whether the organization holds a valid 80G certificate.

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Other animal welfare in India, by integrity assessment

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
NGO Darpan Portal (NITI Aayog)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No FCRA / 12A annual return on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter

What is Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter?
Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Tiruvannamalai, India. Our mission is to lift suffering from the Animal Realm. The core of our work is demonstrative love. Stroking, hugging, kissing, reassuring. Our belief is that deep healing will only take place if an animal feels secure, cared for, and loved. We will treat any animal in need. Large. Small. Wild. Domestic. (including birds and reptiles)........To accomplish that mission we have a staff of twenty-five, plus three full time veterinary doctors, each of whom is a certified surgeon.
When was Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter founded?
Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter was founded in 2007.
Where is Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter located?
Headquartered in Tiruvannamalai, India.
Is Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter trustworthy?
Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter's website?
http://arunachalaanimalsanctuary.com/
Are donations to Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of India under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.