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 those beautiful ears😍💕 Say hello to Lana, our gorgeous young Shepherd/Sighthound girl who’s looking for a loving forever home! Please give her a share to help find her people🙏🐾![]()
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Lana is only about 8 or 9 months old, so she’s still very much a puppy! This sweet-natured girl is super-friendly, cuddly and affectionate🥰 Lana has the most stunning brindle coat, and apparently she’s a cross between a German Shepherd and a Lurcher – what a wonderful mix of two amazing breeds🤩![]()
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Like most Shepherd mixes, Lana is a clever girl who’s always eager to learn. She’s very treat-motivated, which makes her a dream to train, and her recall is already excellent. As she’s still a teenage pup, she’s got a mischievous streak too – she loves to steal things when you’re not looking! 😄![]()
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Lana is fantastic with other dogs and quickly made friends with the resident dogs in her foster home when she first arrived earlier this week. We haven’t had a chance to test her with cats yet, so for now we’re looking for a cat-free home🏡![]()
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If you live in Ireland and would love to welcome this cuddly, affectionate, clever girl into your family, please fill out our adoption form below. She’s going to make someone so incredibly happy🥰🐾![]()
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SORTED: Thanks to Fluffs By The Bridge![]()
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Help please 🙏 Shout out for Lovely Limerick Groomers🙏![]()
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We are looking for a kind hearted groomer in the Limerick area who would do a welfare groom please🫶 (neglect case so we are not showing her photo at this time)![]()
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Dolly is very sweet long haired Chihuhua, quite scared and badly needs a groom. The fosterer has done her best with the matts but it really needs a professional. If you can help please send us a DM or tag your favourite groomer🩵
Great news🥳🐾 Our feisty little character Larry has found himself a wonderful forever home, complete with four little doggie siblings to play with🏡💕 He’s been having the time of his life over the past few weeks in lovely Cork City🥰![]()
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A huge thank you to Trish and her family for opening their hearts and home to this hilarious little guy, and for giving him the happy life he so deserves🙏![]()
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A big thank you as well to Larry’s wonderful fosterer for taking such great care of him after he was picked up as a frightened stray, and to everyone who liked, commented on and shared Larry’s posts. Every share helped us find his perfect forever home🙏🐶
Just LOOK at this handsome hunk😍 Harlo is a gorgeous young Staffy who’s looking for someone who can help him become the amazing dog we know he can be. Can you give him a share to help us find his match?🙏🏡![]()
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Harlo is just 1 year old, so he’s really still just a puppy in many ways! Full of enthusiasm, bursting with love, and completely unaware of his strength and size, he greets everyone like they’re his new best friend. ![]()
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His family love him dearly, but with five young children at home, they’ve made the incredibly difficult decision to find him a more suitable home. Harlo can get over-excited when he’s happy, and because he’s such a strong boy, he can easily knock little ones over without meaning to💔![]()
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Our trainer met Harlo last week and found him to be friendly, affectionate and loving. He adores human company, takes treats gently, and even lets you handle his ears, paws and mouth without a fuss🥰💕![]()
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Unfortunately, Harlo has missed out on a lot of the basics in life. He’s had very little exercise, very little training and hasn’t had many opportunities to experience the world. Because of that, he can become over-excited, especially on walks or when he sees other dogs. None of this is because he’s aggressive – he simply needs someone willing to invest a little time and patience into teaching him the skills he’s never had the chance to learn🌟![]()
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We’re looking for someone who’s experienced with strong bully breeds and can continue his training. Harlo could potentially live with another confident, playful dog of a similar size, but we think he’d also be perfectly happy as the only pet. As he’s never lived with cats, we’re looking for a cat-free home🏡![]()
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With the right guidance, plenty of exercise, and lots of love, Harlo is going to make the most incredible companion. If you think you could give this gorgeous boy the second chance he 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.
