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
Update: panic over! A local person explained the dog does this a lot and comes out in his own time🙈🙈![]()
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WHITE STRAND , MILTOWN MALBAY![]()
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there’s a small dog stuck under the path way down to the beach . There is no sign of an owner and the tide will come in tonight. ![]()
Can anyone local help?
Still no serious home offers for this lovely lad💔😞... can you believe it? Please give our Joyful Jasper a share to turn his luck around today🙏🤞![]()
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Jasper is about two years old, and a cross between a Collie and a Bernese Mountain Dog. He’s still got that beautiful “big puppy” charm, and is full of fun and affection – always eager to be involved in whatever’s going on. But he can happily switch off too, and loves snoozing beside his people on the couch😴💤![]()
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As he’s still young, Jasper can get a little overexcited sometimes, but he’s doing really well with his training and learning more every day. He’s now fully house-trained and his recall is excellent, thanks to his wonderful foster family! 🙏🤩![]()
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Jasper is great with children, though due to his size and bouncy nature, he’d be best with older kids. He absolutely loves other dogs and would really benefit from having a playful canine friend in his forever home. Cats are a bit too exciting for him, so a cat-free home would be best. If you would love to offer Jasper the loving home he deserves, please fill out the adoption form below:![]()
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We are considering loving homes anywhere on the island of Ireland🙏
LAHINCH![]()
this dog was wandering around Lahinch today, seemed hot and bothered and was following people around, appeared lost. ![]()
If you recognise him please send a message
UPDATE: OWNER FOUND![]()
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CORBALLY![]()
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Found dog in Corbally Limerick. Can you share? No collar. We took him to the vet but no chip. He has been wandering around for a few days. Absolutely terrified.
Our big, lovable, goofy boy Monty has had another stroke of bad luck😔💔 We home-checked a lovely couple who seemed perfect for him, but sadly when it came to the meet & greet, their dog just didn’t like Monty. He really tried his best – being his super-friendly, charming self 🥰 – but it became clear that it just wasn’t the right match, even after a second introduction.![]()
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So we’re back to square one again in the search for our lovable goofball... please give Monty a share so we can help turn his luck around🙏🐾![]()
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Monty is a 2-year-old Pitbull Terrier who came into our care in a shocking state – skin and bone – after being terribly neglected💔 Despite being so badly let down by humans, he is the sweetest, most affectionate soul who just wants to be loved🥹 Monty is the most people-focused dog you’ll ever meet, and cuddles are his absolute FAVOURITE thing in the world😍 He also loves getting out on his adventures and heading off for a good walk🐶🐾![]()
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Monty gets on very well with other dogs and would be happy either with or without a canine companion. Cats, however, are just a bit too exciting for this lad – so he’ll need a cat-free home. He is fully housetrained, walks beautifully on the lead, and travels like a dream in the car. His fosterer says he’s an easy-going boy who will fill your days with pure joy and love😇![]()
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If you live anywhere in Ireland and would love to offer Monty the loving home he so deserves, please fill out our adoption form here:![]()
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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.
