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
Sweet Mary was found in Limerick city in very poor condition. She had almost no fur left, was very underweight and needed lots of TLC. Mary has been in foster and has recovered really well. Sadly we know it’s going to be hard to find her a home because she’s not a cute cuddly puddy cat. She’s a bit stand offish and independent.![]()
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Maybe with some love that will change but we are looking for someone who will keep their expectations low. Mary is good with other cats but could be a victim of bullying with a cat who wants to boss her around. ![]()
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We are looking for indoor home with an option to go outside. ![]()
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If you are interested in giving Mary the loving home she has never had please send us a DM🙏
This lovely dog was found in the Clare Glens Newport and is in kennels at a local vets. Entire male. No microchip.
Oh hey guys! It’s Rael here. Sadly, I still haven’t found a new family, so I thought I’d write a personal appeal. Can you share so that I won’t have to put myself out there like this ever again? I’m totally morto😳🙈![]()
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I’m not very good at talking about myself, if I’m honest. I’m a sensitive soul and I usually prefer letting the other dogs do the introductions while I quietly stand nearby. But everyone keeps telling me I’m such a sweet and lovely boy, so I’ll do my best...![]()
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I’m 5 years old and I'm a Saluki. My world has changed an awful lot recently. My beloved owner is now receiving palliative care, and I hardly see him anymore – I miss him so much🥺💔 Although his relatives really wanted to keep me in the family, they’ve realised they don’t have the time give me the love and attention I need😔![]()
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What I’d really love is a calm, loving home where I can finally feel safe again. Having another friendly dog (or even two!) would make me so happy. Other dogs help me feel brave and show me that everything is going to be okay🐶💕 I also need a secure garden for my daily zoomies, no cats and no young children (though calm kids over the age of 10 would be totally fine!)![]()
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When I first meet new people, I can be a little shy. I hope you don’t mind😇 But if you give me a little time and patience, I'll be the most loyal friend you could wish for. Once I trust you, I’ll adore you forever😍![]()
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I’m house-trained, I walk beautifully on my lead, and I’m calm in the car too. Most of the time I’m happiest curled up somewhere cosy, enjoying all the home comforts that sighthounds like me adore🛋️💕![]()
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If you live in Ireland think you might have room in your heart and home for a gentle lad like me, please fill out the form below, and the humans at CAW will be in touch if we’re a good match🙏🥰![]()
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service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=caw&method=online_form_html&formid=41
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🙏🥰
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.
