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
Ennis![]()
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This little bitch belong to my kids is gone missing sense Yesterday from the Kill Rush Road Ennis she is old. She is eight years old and she is neutered could you advertise on your page please? And if you hear anything, can you let me know thank you.
❤️❤️CAT FOR ADOPTION ❤️❤️![]()
Beautiful 3 year old neutered male cat looking for a home. ![]()
Please contact us on 📞0851911369 if you can offer this lad a home🐾
Wonderful news🥳🎉 Our amazing Sammy has officially landed on all four paws and found himself the most fantastic forever family in County Cork🏡💕![]()
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Many of you will remember this gentle soul, who arrived at Carlow Kilkenny Dog Shelter just before Christmas in an absolutely heartbreaking state💔😢 We took Sammy into our care last month, and we’re beyond delighted that it didn’t take long for him to find the PERFECT home🥰![]()
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Sammy has been absolutely soaking up the love, cuddles and attention from his doting mammy and daddy, Kay and Peter! As you can see, he’s already been on trips to the pub, attended his very first hockey match, and loves keeping Peter company down at the boat yard⛵🐶 He’s even considering taking up sea swimming this summer... once the water warms up a little🌊😂![]()
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Huge thank you to Kay and Peter for opening their hearts and home to this very special boy🙏 After everything he’d been through, he truly deserved a family who would adore him this much🥰![]()
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And of course, massive thanks to everyone who shared Sammy’s posts, liked, commented, and helped spread the word. Because of your support, Kay spotted his handsome face – and the rest is history🎉
Lahinch Road, Ennis![]()
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Still Missing!!!![]()
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Hi everyone. Our lovely cat went missing on 24.04.26 in the Acha Bhile area on Lahinch Road. If anyone has seen him or knows his whereabouts, please let us know. We would be very appreciative.![]()
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You could text or phone 0879666616. His photos are below this message. A very big thank you in advance. I hope we will find him with your help…🙏
Please Help Me🙏😰 ![]()
My foster mam is going away on Friday and I’ve nowhere to go. I’m trying not to panic... but the volunteers at CAW are getting very worried💔 Can you share my post and help me find a new foster home – or maybe even my forever family? 🤞🤞![]()
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My name’s Monty, I’m 2 years old, and I’m a big softie cuddle monster🥰 Affection is my favourite thing in the whole world. If you let me, I’d happily spend my entire day hanging out with you, following you around, and snuggling up beside you on the couch😍![]()
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I’m not just cuddly though – I love getting out and about too! Walks are SO fun, and I’m a brilliant adventure buddy🐶🐾 I walk beautifully on the lead, I’m fully housetrained, and I travel like a little angel in the car😇![]()
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I get along well with most other dogs, so I’d be happy in a home with a doggy friend – or as your one-and-only spoiled baby🤩 Cats are just a bit too crazy for me, so I’d better not live with any! Because I’m a big affectionate lad who can get a bit bouncy when I’m excited, older kids (or no kids) would probably suit me best🙏![]()
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If you’re anywhere in Ireland and can give me a safe foster home while the CAW volunteers continue to look for my forever family, please fill out the fostering form below. And if you think you might end up loving me enough to keep me forever... please mention that on the form too🥺🙏![]()
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service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=caw&method=online_form_html&formid=44
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.
