Clare Animal Welfare
Dog Rescue Charity
Finding new homes full of love for neglected, abused and abandoned animals
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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
OAKLEIGH WOOD, ENNIS![]()
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Report in of a small white dog on the Tulla Road, came down the hill from Oakleigh Wood. No photo.
Update: Sorted! We now have plenty of new drivers in the group. Thanks so much to everyone who got in touch, and to everyone who shared the post🙏🙏![]()
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Drivers needed – please spread the word🐾🚗 We’re looking for new members to join our WhatsApp group of volunteer drivers, who help transport our rescue animals safely to where they need to go😇![]()
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We regularly need assistance transporting dogs from the Clare and Limerick Dog Shelters to their CAW foster homes. We also often need help bringing dogs and cats between their foster homes and our vets in Clare, Limerick, and South Galway🐶🐱![]()
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If you’re based in County Clare, Limerick, South Galway or West Tipperary, and would like to support our rescue work as a volunteer driver, please send us a message with your phone number, and we’ll add your to the WhatsApp group. ![]()
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Our transport coordinator, Emma, posts transport requests in the group, and you can simply put your hand up whenever a journey suits you. Most of our volunteer drivers help out with just one trip per month, but even that small contribution supports our work so much🙏🥰
Monty’s fans will be delighted to hear that... he found his forever home🎉🎉🎉 For the past two weeks, this big cuddle monster has been soaking up all the love, attention and cuddles he could ever wish for with his new family in lovely Limerick🐶🥰![]()
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A huge thank you to Dawn and her family for opening their hearts and home to this gorgeous boy💕 We’d also like to thank Monty’s three amazing fosterers for taking such great care of him while he waited for his perfect match, and everyone who shared Monty’s MANY posts over the past few months🙏 Your support helped Dawn spot his handsome face and change his life forever😍![]()
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After spending four long months in our care, having arrived in January as a neglected, skinny stray, we couldn’t be happier to see Monty finally get the happy ending he deserves😃![]()
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As far as Monty is concerned, his forever family was definitely worth the wait! 🏡🐾
Am I not handsome😢? I’m really trying my best to look dashing, but I still haven’t found a family yet... Maybe my special person just hasn’t seen me yet – can you share to help me find them?🥰🙏![]()
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Now, let me tell you all about me! My name’s Bruno, I’m nearly 3 years old, I’m an amazing Malinois, and I’ve been told I’m quite the clever boy🤓 I LOVE learning new things and will happily show off my skills if treats are involved🍖🤩 I respond really well to positive training, and I’ve recently discovered that I’m rather talented at scent work too. Who knows? Maybe I have a future career as a detective, a mantrailer, or a professional sniffer of interesting bushes🔎![]()
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When I’m not busy using my giant brain, I’m usually looking for cuddles😍💕 Seriously, I am a world-class snuggler. I love being involved in whatever my humans are doing, but I’m also perfectly happy to curl up for a nap or entertain myself with a chew toy while you get on with your day😇![]()
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I currently live with another dog and we’re great pals🐶💕 I’ve also lived with cats before and was very polite with them, so I think I could happily share my home with feline friends too🐱🐾 Kids can be a bit loud and stressful for me, so a child-free home would be ideal.![]()
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My dream home would be with an active person or family in a rural area or a quiet neighbourhood🏡🌳 Somewhere I can enjoy adventures, training, cuddles, and all the good things in life. I’ve been waiting for my forever family for a few months now, and I’d really love it if I didn’t have to wait much longer🥹💔![]()
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If you live in Ireland and think we could be a perfect match, please fill out the adoption form. And if you can’t adopt me, sharing my post could help me reach the person who’s meant to be mine🥰🐾![]()
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*** Elderly Cat Looking for Retirement Home***![]()
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15 year old Flat Stanley was thrown out of his home when his elderly owner died a few months ago and the house was closed up😢. He went from being a much loved pet on his owner’s knee to being discarded on the road. An awful thing to happen to this very friendly loving ginger tom💔. ![]()
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Thankfully a neighbour contacted us and Flat Stanley came in to CAW. He’s skin and bone, poor fellow wasn’t being fed and is too old to hunt. However he has seen the vet and had some tests done, thankfully he is in decent health. He was very matted in his back but has been shaved and is purrfectly happy now.![]()
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Sadly the resident cat won’t accept him so Flat Stanley is looking for a retirement home. He sleeps almost all day and still enjoys his food. He is good with dogs but would prefer to be an only cat. Stanley is neutered already.![]()
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If you can give this lovely boy a home please send us a DM🙏
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.
