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
Just LOOK at this absolute STUNNER!!! Could you all give beautiful Lily a share to help her find the loving home she deserves? 🙏![]()
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Lily is a gorgeous 3-year-old American Bulldog cross who will soon be coming into our care through no fault of her own. Sadly, her family can no longer give her the time and attention she deserves, so we’re hoping to find her a forever home where she can live her best life🤩![]()
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Our trainer met Lily yesterday and had nothing but good things to say about this lovely girl. Lily is very affectionate and friendly with people, and loves a good cuddle!! She has recently been attending doggy daycare, where she gets on absolutely brilliantly with the other dogs. She’s clever, eager to learn and is very food motivated, making her a joy to train. She’s certainly going to make the most amazing companion🥰![]()
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Lily has lived happily with kids and has always been gentle and affectionate around visiting children too. She’s housetrained, travels well in the car and is a happy, energetic girl who loves being part of family life. Her owners aren’t sure how she would be with cats, as she’s never lived with one, so that remains an unknown🤔 ![]()
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If you live in Ireland and would love to offer Lily the home she deserves, please fill in our adoption form below: ![]()
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Fantastic news🥳🥳🥳 Phoebe, our adorable young lurcher girl, has found a wonderful home in County Meath! As you can see, she’s been enjoying SO many cuddles since she arrived🥰![]()
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A huge thank you to Katerina, Carl, Christopher and Ben for welcoming this truly special girl into their family. Thank you as well to Phoebe’s wonderful foster mammy, Deirdre, for taking such great care of her while she waited to find her forever home🙏🐶![]()
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And finally, thank you to all our followers for sharing, liking and commenting on Phoebe’s post – you helped Katerina discover Phoebe! 🤩
Who says a lurcher is not a lapdog🤣🤣 Sweet Fiji who was adopted from CAW with Mum Pamela🤩
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Pixie has been adopted🫶 Our sweet whippet Pixie has a new doggie sister Lana and two hooman sisters Maia and Liezl🥰![]()
We are so pleased for this sweet girl who was used as a breeding machine. She so deserves her happy ever after. Thank you to Heather and her family for adopting a dog from Clare Animal Welfare🩵
Look at this little beauty😍🖤 Popsy is an 11-month-old Cocker Spaniel who has just come into our care, and we can’t wait to find her a loving home – please give her a share to help us! 🙏🙏![]()
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Popsy is a happy, friendly young dog who loves being around people. Like most young Cockers, she has plenty of energy, so she’ll be happiest with an active adopter who can give her lots of exercise, fun and companionship🥰![]()
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She’s doing really well in foster care. She sleeps happily in her own bed, travels well in the car, and can be left alone for a few hours with no problems. She’s also making great progress with her recall and is learning to walk on the lead. ![]()
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Popsy is still a youngster, so she’ll need someone who is happy to continue her training. She’s does have a strong instinct to chase birds and small animals, so she’s looking for a cat-free home with a secure garden🏡 She’s great with other dogs though, and would enjoy having a canine companion who can match her enthusiasm! She has lived with young children before, but since she’s such a bouncy gal, we’re looking for a home with no kids under the age of 8.![]()
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Popsy is such a beautiful little dog with a lovely nature, and we know she’s going to make such a wonderful companion for the right person💕 If you live in Ireland and think Popsy could be the missing piece in your life, please fill out our adoption form below:![]()
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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.
