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
Clare Animal Welfare were proud to join in the peaceful protest against greyhound racing in Limerick tonight.![]()
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There were people from all over the counter who travelled long distances to be there. ![]()
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The exposure of the treatment of the Parteen greyhounds by CAW was a hot topic of conversation. CAW will continue to advocate for the Parteen four and for all greyhounds who are abused and exploited.
🤩 Joyful Jasper 🤩![]()
Say hello to our newest boy, Jasper! This gorgeous big fella came to us from Clare Dog Shelter, and has been doing brilliantly in his foster home. He’s now ready to find his forever family, so please give him a share🙏🏡![]()
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Jasper is a stunning Bernese Mountain Dog × Border Collie cross, around 2 years old – with plenty of big puppy energy! He’s affectionate, playful, and full of life, always wanting to be part of whatever you’re doing🥰💕 That said, he’s just as happy to settle down and relax when it’s time to unwind😇![]()
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Like many young dogs, Jasper’s enthusiasm can get the better of him at times, but he’s already making great progress with his training and learning to focus. With a bit of consistency, he’ll continue to blossom into his very best self😇![]()
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Jasper loves children, but as a big, goofy boy, he’d be best suited to a home with older kids. He absolutely adores other dogs and would thrive with a playful canine companion🐶 Cats, however, are just a bit too exciting for him, so he’ll need a cat-free home.![]()
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If you’re based anywhere in Ireland and would love to welcome this affectionate big puppy into your life, please fill out our adoption form below:![]()
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We’re considering loving homes anywhere on the island of Ireland🏡💕
Big news!!! 🐾🥰![]()
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Many of you will recognise this famous young boy from Carlow/Kilkenny Dog Shelter. Well, we’re so excited to share that the gorgeous Sammy is on his way to the Banner County today – he’s coming into our care!! 🐶💕![]()
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Sammy is an absolute dote, and we’ve been following his journey for some time now – ever since he arrived at the shelter before Christmas in a heart-breaking state, skin-and-bone💔 Thanks to the incredible shelter staff, Sammy is now healthy, happy, and ready for his next chapter😇🐾![]()
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We feel so privileged to be the ones that will help him find his forever family🥰![]()
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We’ll be sharing more about this beautiful, gentle, affectionate boy soon... stay tuned! 🤩
Are there any Malinois lovers out there who could offer our lovely Lady a home? Lady is absolutely wonderful with cats, but needs to be the only dog🐶🐾 She’s friendly with dogs she meets on walks, but has shown some resource guarding in a home environment, so she’ll do best as a solo pup. Could you share her gorgeous face so we can finally find her perfect match?🙏😍![]()
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Lady is almost 2 years old and truly one of the cuddliest, sweetest, most affectionate dogs you’ll ever meet🐶💕 As an active and intelligent girl, she’s looking for an adopter with experience of Malinois or similar breeds. She can be a sensitive soul sometimes, so she’d love a calm, adult-only home in a rural area or quiet neighbourhood😇🏡![]()
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She’s house-trained, crate-trained, lovely on the lead, and an absolute superstar in the car🚗🤩 She’s great with cats and has happily lived alongside feline friends😻😸 Whoever adopts Lady will gain the most loyal best friend you could ever hope for! If you think that might be you, please fill out our adoption form below: ![]()
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Lady is looking for a loving home here in Ireland🙏
QUIN ROAD ENNIS ![]()
Does anyone know who owns the horses on the Quin road as the foal appeared to be in trouble earlier, it’s now standing but the mare is not allowing her to feed apparently.
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.
