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
Missy 💗![]()
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Beautiful long haired puddy cat Missy is looking for a loving home. This stunning girl is a little shy but she hasn’t had the easiest of times. We are hoping to find a loving home for Missy where she has access to indoors and out.![]()
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If you are interested in adopting this gorgeous girl please fill out the attached form.![]()
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Missy is approx 6 months old and she has been spayed already. ![]()
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Buzz will be saying goodbye to Woody tomorrow because lucky Woody has a lovely home to go to but Buzz is still waiting😭. Poor little man hasn’t had any enquiries.![]()
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Buzz is about 7 months old. He has been neutered and would love a comfy home with a nice family. If you are interested please fill out the attached form![]()
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Am I not even a little bit handsome🥺? I even got dressed up in my bow-tie for you... If it’s not too much hassle, maybe you can share my pic to help me find my forever person🙏💙![]()
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My name’s Monty, I'm 2 years old, and I’ve been waiting very patiently indeed, watching lots of other dogs find their homes... and I’m super happy for them... but also sad that I’m still here💔 I don’t really understand why, because my fosterer says I’m the cuddliest, sweetest, loveliest boy EVER... but maybe I just need the right person to notice me🥺![]()
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I didn’t have the best start in life. When I first came to CAW, I was so skinny and neglected... but I’ve tried really hard not to let that make me sad for too long. I still think people are the BEST thing ever and I love them ALL SO MUCH🤩 ![]()
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Like most Pitbulls, cuddles are my absolute favourite thing in the whole world🥰 I’m a pretty easy lad to have around too – I’m housetrained, I walk nicely on my lead, and I travel like a dream in the car. I love getting out for my walks and little adventures, but I’m just as happy coming home and snuggling up with you🏡💕![]()
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I get on great with other dogs, so I’d be happy with a doggy friend... or I can happily be your one-and-only😇 Cats though... they’re a bit too exciting for me🙈 so I’d need a cat-free home!!![]()
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I really really REALLY just want someone to pick me. Someone to see me looking dapper in my bow-tie and think: “yep... he’s my boy”. If you live in Ireland and think that might be you, please fill out the adoption form here:![]()
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Volunteers needed to help coordinate dog adoptions🐶💕 You don’t even need to live in Clare to get involved, as much of our work is done online! ![]()
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As an adoption coordinator, you’ll help with tasks like reviewing adoption applications, carrying out home-checks over video call, organising meet & greets between fosterers and potential adopters, and sending out adoption paperwork via email📝![]()
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If you can spare even an hour a day, have access to a computer and WhatsApp, and want to make a real difference to dogs and puppies in need, you could be exactly who we’re looking for🙏🥰 Because training takes a few weeks, we’re hoping to find people who can commit longer-term. Please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch:![]()
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If now isn’t the right time for you but you’d still like to help, please share to help us find the perfect volunteers🙏
FARM HOMES NEEDED🐈🐈⬛🐈![]()
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We have outdoor cats looking for good farm homes. These cats are neutered and healthy but not too friendly. We are looking for farms where they will get good food and good shelter.![]()
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If you are interested please PM us or 📞 (085)1911369
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.
