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
Poor Sasha thought he’d found his forever family this week... but when they came to meet him, they decided he was too big for them😔💔 So we’re back to square one with this gorgeous boy – please give him a share to help us find his forever home🙏🏡![]()
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At just 10 months old, Sasha is a big, handsome bundle of love who lives for human company. He’s mostly Border Collie, but he must have a bigger breed in his ancestry, as he’s already a whopping 30 kilos! Can anyone hazard a guess? 🤔![]()
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Sasha is incredibly affectionate, loves being involved in everything you’re doing, and is happiest when he’s by your side soaking up cuddles and attention🥰💕 He’s really great with children and other dogs, meaning that he would fit in to all sorts of households. However, cats are a different story, so he’ll need a home without any feline friends.![]()
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Like all young Collies, Sasha is bright, energetic, and eager to learn. He’ll thrive with an active adopter who can offer plenty of walks, adventures, training and playtime to keep him happy😁 ![]()
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If you live in Ireland and think this big cuddly softie could be a good match for you, please fill out our adoption form below:![]()
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And if you can’t adopt, please help us get the word out! Sasha’s brother Ziggy will be adopted tomorrow, so we don’t want him to be left on his own for too long🥺
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Found these dogs in the corrovorrin area this morning if anyone know who there owners are can you DM us
Hi peeps ! I’m Riley and I’m looking for a new Mam and Dad . I’m not long out of the Dog Shelter but I’m settling well into my foster home😍. I’m getting on good with the nice peeps here and playing with the other puppers. I’m having fun chasing the puddy cats too🤣🤣. ![]()
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I’m seven years old which some might say is the best age😇 Past the puppy stage, old enough to have a bit of sense but still enjoy my walks. I used to take off on adventures in my last house and ended up in the Pound a few times🙈![]()
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If you are interested in adopting a handsome chap like me please let the lads in CAW or share my post and make me famous🤗![]()
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Thanks lovely peeps! Riley XXX “![]()
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If you are interested in adopting Riley, a yello Labrador retriever please fill in the attached form. Riley is great with people and dogs but isn’t a fan of cats.![]()
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UPDATE: dog has gone home 👍![]()
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please contact us if you are missing him.
Wonderful news🥳🎉 Yuki, our beautiful Japanese Akita girl, has been adopted💕 For the past two weeks, she’s been soaking up so much love and affection from her adoring new family🥰🐾![]()
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This stunning girl had been neglected and abused in her previous life, so we’re absolutely thrilled that she’s now being cherished, spoiled and loved the way every dog deserves. ![]()
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A huge thank you to Adrian and his family for giving Yuki such a wonderful home🙏🏡 We’d also like to thank her fantastic fosterer for taking such great care of Yuki while she waited for her forever family, and everyone who liked, commented on and shared her posts to help us find her perfect match. You all helped make this happy ending possible!🏡💕
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.
