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PFA Madurai
People for Animals in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. For an animal that is hurt, sick, trapped or being treated cruelly in or near Madurai, call the unit first.
In an emergency
- An animal is hurt or sickCall the unit on the number above. Keep a safe distance from a frightened animal, and note the exact spot and a landmark.
- Someone is being cruel to an animalCruelty is an offence under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Report it to PFA, and see how to file a police complaint that names the right section.
- After a dog biteWash the wound with soap and running water for 15 minutes and go to a government hospital for anti rabies vaccine the same day. Community dogs may not be beaten, poisoned or moved away: what the law says after a dog bite.
Units near Madurai
PFA SivakasiTamil Nadu, about 64 km awayPFA TrichyTamil Nadu, about 115 km awayPFA TirupurTamil Nadu, about 156 km away
About People for Animals
People for Animals is India's largest animal welfare organisation, founded by Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, with units, shelters and hospitals in some eighty cities. Each unit is run locally. See every unit or support the work.