Clare Animal Welfare
Dog Rescue Charity
Finding new homes full of love for neglected, abused and abandoned animals
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Clare Animal Welfare operates thanks to the kindness of people just like you. Please consider visiting our donation store
ABOUT
Clare Animal Welfare is a non-profit, charity organisation registered in Ireland.
We actively search for permanent, quality homes for our animals through advertisements in local newspapers, veterinary clinics, pet shops, and special events that provide exposure.
We actively support, encourage and promote neutering of pet dogs as an ethical solution to the over-population and killing of dogs in Ireland. We also wish to improve the welfare of dogs through general education of the public and through education programmes for children.
The CAW website and Facebook page provide current, up-to-date information about all of our dogs and our work.
Our Mission
Clare Animal Welfare's ultimate goal is for all dogs to have permanent, loving homes.
We wish to help create a world where no healthy, good-natured dogs are killed merely because they are considered to be surplus to requirement.
SERVICES
Fosterers assess dogs for us, help them after surgery (spaying and neutering usually) and socialize and train the dogs.
This is usually temporary and can last for a few days to months. Fosterers can adopt, although keeping a healthy number of fosterers is imperative for us.
Adoption is similar to fostering as regards caring for the animal. However, adoption is a permanent arrangement.
We are a non-profit, charity organisation registered in Ireland. Please support us by contributing. Your contributions help to ensure we continue to re-home unwanted, neglected, abused and abandoned dogs.
Please donate here.
Resources & Downloads
Adopting a rescue mini-book
This book is a required read for anyone considering adopting a rescue dog
Pre-Adoption Form
Make the first move to adopt an animal that needs you! Fill out the pre-adoption form and we will contact you.
Pre-Fostering Form
Fostering animals in need is an important role. Fill out the application below and we will contact you!
General T's & C's
Need Financial Support?
We help members of the public paying vet bills as we want to encourage spaying and neutering for those who cannot afford it. Please fill out your application here.
OUR ANIMALS
All available animals for fostering and adoption are visible here on our website as it is constantly updated. Take a moment and your new best friend might just catch your eye...
LATEST NEWS
Our latest social media posts
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Hi, could you post about this cat missing in the Hawthorn estate area, Limerick Rd, please? She’s wearing a blue collar with my mobile number on it. Thank you.
Awww, poor Bruno didn’t get any applications or enquiries after his Facebook post yesterday😓 Can you please give him a share so that he can have better luck today?🙏🍀![]()
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Bruno is a beautiful Malinois boy, just under 3 years of age. He’s a very playful lad who ADORES his adventures and walks, but he’s also the KING of couch cuddles👑🥰 He’s such an affectionate, loving boy💞![]()
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He came into our care quite overweight, so he needs an active adopter who’ll keep him on the right track! Like most Malinois, Bruno needs guidance and structure, so we’d love to find him a home with someone who has good experience with Shepherd breeds🐾![]()
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Bruno would love to live in a peaceful home, rural or suburban, with a secure garden where he can safely play and potter about. He could happily live with another dog depending on their personality, and pending a successful meet and greet! His Highness can be a little bit selective when it comes to his friends🤣![]()
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Bruno has spent time in foster care with a feline friend, so he can happily live with dog-savvy cats😻🐈 He’s a strong and active fella, so a home with no young kids would be best. Bruno is very clever, and a quick learner, so with a little more training he will blossom into the most incredible companion😇 If you’d love to give this cuddly, affectionate, goofy boy the loving home he deserves, please fill out our adoption form here:![]()
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We’re considering loving homes anywhere on the island of Ireland🏡💞
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Sooo friendly, must be a missing pet.![]()
Please contact us if you recognise her.
Many of you will remember Pebbles, our deaf Setter-Lurcher boy🥰💞 Well, we’re delighted to share that we found Pebbles the most amazing forever home, right here in County Clare🎉🎉🎉 ![]()
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He’s been settling in so well over the last couple of weeks, soaking up so much love and attention from his adoring new family. They already love him to bits🥰![]()
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Huge thanks to Agnieszka, Christian and Kaspian for giving Pebbles such a happy home, and to his foster family for minding him so well while he waited. Thank you so much to everyone who shared his posts too, so that we could find him such a loving family!🙏💞
Meet Bruno, our sweet potato😍! Bruno is just under three years old, and we would love for him to celebrate his third birthday in his forever home – please give him a share so we can find his people🙏🐾![]()
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This beautiful Malinois boy is very playful and loves his adventures and walks, but he’s also the KING of couch cuddles🥰👑 He came into our care quite overweight, so he needs an active mammy or daddy (or both!) to keep him on the right track! We’d love to find him a family with experience of Malis or other Shepherd breeds.![]()
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We’re looking for a home in a peaceful location, rural or suburban, with a secure garden where he can safely play and potter about. Bruno could happily live with another dog depending on their personality, and we would need to organise a meeting first! His Highness can be a little bit selective about who he becomes friends with😆![]()
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Bruno has spent time in foster with a feline friend, so we think he could happily live with dog-savvy cats. He’s a strong and active fella, so a home with no young kids would be best. Like most Malinois, Bruno needs guidance and structure, and a kind human who will gently teach him what’s expected of him. He’s a very quick learner, and making you happy will make him happy😇 If you live in Ireland and would love to give this cuddly, playful, goofy boy the loving home he deserves, please fill out our adoption form here:![]()
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ABOUT DONATIONS
Donations are so imperative to us at Clare Animal Welfare as we are a non-profit, charity organisation.
We can only help animals as long as we receive donations. We appreciate each and every person or business who has donated to our cause so far.
You have helped abandoned, sometimes abused animals to get re-homed into homes full of love and care.
Every and any donation or sponsorship is welcome. Simply donate here or contact us.
