HOW YOU CAN HELP
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.
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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.
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!
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Our super-cute Sammy is modelling his new snood in the hopes that he’ll get noticed today🥹... Please give him a share and tell him how adorable he looks to help him find his forever family🙏🥰Seriously though lads, how could anyone resist that little face😍?! Sammy is a tiny 6-month-old Whippet who came into our care after the poor lad was found straying and nobody claimed him. Thankfully, this little fella has landed in a wonderful foster home and has settled in like he’s always lived there. His foster mammy absolutely adores him and says he’s one of the sweetest, most fun little dogs ever🥰Sammy is incredibly friendly, affectionate, and full of beans, and he is having the BEST time with resident terrier Buddy. The two of them are firm friends and spend their days playing, zooming around the garden, and snuggling up together for down time🐶🥰It’s also made it very clear just how much Sammy loves having another dog around – so we feel that living with a friendly canine companion is ESSENTIAL for him. He’d love a playful dog or two to keep him company and have fun with.Sammy also adores all the people he meets and absolutely loves cuddles, affection, and staying close to his foster mammy. He’s such a lovely little character – playful and hilarious one minute, and looking for somewhere comfy to stretch out for a snooze the next😴💤There’s just one thing Sammy isn’t particularly brave about – the neighbourhood cat😹! She sometimes wanders into the garden and Sammy’s usual response is to make a speedy dash back into the house. So we don’t think a home with cats would be the right fit for this little lad.Sammy is now fully, house-trained, walks beautifully on the lead and is such a good boy in the car. Sammy really is such a wonderful little dog, and we’d love to see him find a home where he’ll have a canine best friend and plenty of affection from his person.If you live in Ireland and would love to offer Sammy the loving home he deserves, please fill out our adoption form below:service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=caw&method=online_form_html&formid=41
Say hello to our newest gal, Gorgeous Gina😍! Could you give this beautiful Kelpie a share and help us find her forever family? 🙏🐾Gina is 2 years of age and is such a lovely, affectionate dog. Gina absolutely adores her humans and is a real cuddle bug – once she gets to know you, she’ll be very happy to spend plenty of time by your side. She initially lived on a farm and was supposed to be a working dog, but this clever girl had no interest in farm work and decided she would much rather be a cherished family member!🏡💞She’s also a girl who loves to have fun! Gina is OBSESSED with playing fetch and would be delighted to find a home where she’ll get plenty of playtime. She enjoys her walks too and is good on the lead, and she’s fully housetrained😇She can be a little selective when it comes to other dogs, but she would be happy living with an easy-going canine companion. We’re looking for a home without cats unless they’re very confident around dogs and are happy to show Gina who’s boss! Because she’s a lively gal, children over 12 would be best.There’s a lot to love about this gorgeous girl, and we’d really love to see her settled in a home where she can get all the love, attention and fun she deserves🥰🏡 If you live in Ireland and you’d love to offer Gina the loving forever home she deserves, please fill out our adoption form below:service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=caw&method=online_form_html&formid=41
Milo is still waiting for someone to see what a lovely boy he is🥰Please give this fluffy fella a share and help us find his forever home! 🏡💕Milo is a gorgeous boy of around 3 years old who is looking for a new home through absolutely no fault of his own. His owner has been forced to leave her home and, despite trying everything she can, has been unable to find another rental that allows pets. She is devastated to have to say goodbye to her beloved Milo💔Milo can be a little shy when he first meets you, so he’ll need a patient person who will let him settle in at his own pace. Once he knows you, he’s a very sweet boy with a gentle nature and plenty of love to give. His favourite thing is getting kisses on the top of his head😽🥰While he would probably prefer to be an only cat, he has previously lived happily with a calm female cat, so a relaxed girlie could potentially be a good companion for him. He finds other male cats a little too scary. Milo hasn’t lived with dogs, so we think a quiet home without dogs would suit him best.We’d love to find this lovely boy a home where he can settle in, feel safe and, most importantly, be loved for the sweet little character he is. If you live anywhere in Ireland and think you could offer Milo the loving home he deserves, please send us a message here🙏
Bobby is one of the worst cases of neglect we have ever seen💔💔 We honestly don’t know how anyone could allow a dog to suffer like this...Bobby was found sitting in a puddle outside a man’s home in Clare over the weekend. He was filthy, desperately weak and covered in severely matted fur. Thankfully, the man contacted us, and we immediately arranged for Bobby to be taken to Limerick Veterinary Hospital for urgent treatment.Most of Bobby’s hair had to be shaved away because it was so badly matted. And once the vets could finally see what was underneath, they discovered the horrific reality of what this poor little dog had been through: maggots were living under his skin😔 They were causing Bobby immense pain and severe inflammation. The vets told us that if he had been left for another week, the maggots would have killed him.How could somebody look at Bobby and allow him to get to this state? How could they see him suffering so much and do nothing? Thankfully, Bobby is now safe and on the road to recovery. He has received the urgent veterinary treatment he needed, and one of our amazing foster families has taken over his care. They are administering his medication, applying creams, taking him for his check-ups and making sure he has everything he needs to recover. Most importantly, they are giving him plenty of love and helping him to feel safe and comfortable again🥺 We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped Bobby so far. But Bobby’s case also makes us extremely angry. Ireland’s main animal welfare legislation dates back to 2013, and while there have been various developments and consultations on animal welfare since then, we urgently need strong, modern legislation that properly protects animals and gives meaningful powers to deal with cruelty and neglect.We have seen how quickly the Government can act when it decides something is a priority. So why does protecting innocent animals from cruelty and neglect not receive the same urgency?If you believe Ireland needs stronger animal welfare legislation and better protection for animals, please contact your local TD and ask them what they are doing to improve animal welfare laws and enforcement.And to the person who allowed this little dog to suffer like this – you should be absolutely ashamed of yourself.Thankfully, someone kind finally came along and gave Bobby the help he desperately needed. Now, for the first time in his life, he is safe and loved💜
