Animal cruelty is a crime, and abandoning a pet is no less than a crime. But to help furry babies in need, several rescue and animal shelters are at work. Even recently, the bill passed on the consideration of cats and dogs in livestock and livestock import and exportation, meaning they can be counted as meat, has been withdrawn because of the immense efforts of these animal shelters and NGOs. Listed below are some of the top seven animal shelters in Pune.