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
Say hello to little Bailey🐶💛 This adorable Shih Tzu / Pomeranian boy is on the lookout for his forever home, so please give him a share to help find his match!🙏🏡![]()
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Bailey is 6 years old and was surrendered into our care after his family’s circumstances changed, and the poor little fella was spending far too much time on his own💔![]()
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Bailey is an active little dog who loves pottering about, going for walks, and enjoying playtime! That said, he also adores cuddles on the couch with his favourite person at the end of the day🥰![]()
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As a sensitive guy, Bailey needs a patient and gentle owner who will treat him like a real dog – not a toy – and who understands and respects his limits. He thrives on routine and structure in his everyday life. Bailey is good with other dogs and has happily lived with cats too 🐕🐈 However, he can get stressed easily, so he’s looking for a calm, child-free home where he can truly relax.![]()
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If you’re looking for a tiny adventure buddy and loyal companion, Bailey could be your perfect match😍🐾 Please fill out the adoption form below:![]()
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We’re considering loving homes anywhere in Ireland🏡💕
UPDATE: Applications closed! Woweee, Indy has been a hit! Sorry that we won't be able to get in touch with everyone who applied.![]()
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😍 Irresistible Indy 😍![]()
This adorable little Italian Greyhound puppy was surrendered into our care earlier this week, as his owner realised that she didn’t have the time and energy to give him the attention he deserves💔 Poor little Indy was also crying loudly when left alone, and the neighbours in the apartment building weren’t happy. We’re now starting the search for Indy’s perfect forever home – please give him a share to help spread the word!🙏🏡![]()
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Indy is just 11 weeks old and absolutely bursting with pure puppy magic🥰✨ He’s an energetic, feisty little fella who loves to play and cuddle in equal measure. Indy is a confident pup who has been getting along brilliantly with the MUCH larger dogs in his foster home. If he annoys them a little too much with his puppy antics, he always listens to a growl and respectfully backs off like a clever boy. Indy has also been fantastic with the resident cat and even the chickens too🐔🐱![]()
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Since he’s still such a tiny baby, we’re looking for a home where Indy will have human company for most of the day. We’re also looking for either a child-free home or a home with gentle children over the age of 7 – little Indy has very sharp puppy teeth, which could accidentally upset a small child during playtime.![]()
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Please bear in mind that Italian Greyhounds are much more energetic than standard greyhounds and lurchers. Iggies have much faster metabolisms than their lazy, easy-going cousins, meaning they need more exercise, training, and mental stimulation. That said, little Indy absolutely adores the couch and loves snuggling up beside his humans for long cosy cuddles🥹🛋️![]()
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If you live in Ireland and would love to welcome this bundle of fun into your life, please fill out the adoption form below:![]()
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Our little sweet-pea Darragh is still waiting to find his forever home – can you believe it? Please give him a share so that we can finally find his special someone🙏🤞![]()
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Darragh is a sweet-natured Border Collie who’s about 3 years old. He’s one of the cuddliest dogs you’ll ever meet – he’s so loving and affectionate, and just adores being close to his people🥰 The reason he’s still waiting is because the poor fella is fearful of cars. As such, he needs a very rural home, tucked in away from the road, where he can be introduced to those scary cars very gradually over time. ![]()
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Darragh gets along with most other dogs, but can be a little nervous around some. He could happily live with a friendly canine companion, but he would be just as content as your only dog too. Darragh has met a cat before and was gently curious – and after receiving a little swipe on the snout, respectfully gave her space🐾 So we reckon he could live happily alongside dog-savvy cats – yay😻!![]()
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As he’s a sensitive little guy, Darragh would prefer a peaceful home without any young children, but he’d enjoy having older kids to play with! Darragh is now fully house-trained and cannot WAIT to have a family of his very own. If you live in Ireland and would love to offer this cuddly, sweet-natured little Collie the loving home he deserves, please fill out the adoption form below:![]()
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Update: Found, safe and well 🥰![]()
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COOLMEEN / KILMURRY MCMAHON AREA![]()
This lovely black-and-white male Jack Russell terrier is missing from his home: ![]()
My granny’s dog escaped during the thunder yesterday and is missing. Answers to Rodger. Please call 0873541406 if found 🙏
FARM CATS ![]()
We have 4 female farm cats looking for a home. They are used to living outside, they will need regular food and decent shelter. ![]()
Please send us a dm if you can offer them a home or a massage on 0851911369 ![]()
All are under 1 year old and neutered
Please like our Facebook page for regular updates
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.
