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
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please contact us if you are missing him.
Wonderful news🥳🎉 Yuki, our beautiful Japanese Akita girl, has been adopted💕 For the past two weeks, she’s been soaking up so much love and affection from her adoring new family🥰🐾![]()
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This stunning girl had been neglected and abused in her previous life, so we’re absolutely thrilled that she’s now being cherished, spoiled and loved the way every dog deserves. ![]()
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A huge thank you to Adrian and his family for giving Yuki such a wonderful home🙏🏡 We’d also like to thank her fantastic fosterer for taking such great care of Yuki while she waited for her forever family, and everyone who liked, commented on and shared her posts to help us find her perfect match. You all helped make this happy ending possible!🏡💕
🐾FOSTER HOMES FOR TWO FAB DOGS🐾🐾![]()
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These two boys are currently in the Pound and we would love to get them out and in to foster homes but we are full😭![]()
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7 year old very friendly male lab. Was used to straying so enclosed garden required.![]()
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Male pocket bully. We’re told he’s good with people, kids and other dogs.![]()
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Can you help give one of these chaps a new start in life? ![]()
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If you are in Clare, Limerick, south Galway or north Tipp you are eligible to foster for CAW.![]()
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Please fill in the attached form ASAP.![]()
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Fantastic news🥳🎉 Our gorgeous Staffie girl Bessie has found her forever home, in lovely County Galway🏡💕 ![]()
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She was adopted last week and has been settling in brilliantly with her lovely new family. They’ve given her a beautiful new name – Nova – to mark her new beginning🤩 ![]()
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A huge thank you to Anne-Marie and her daughter Ali for opening their hearts and home to this cuddly girl. Anne-Marie told us:![]()
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“She has settled in amazingly well and is such a loving girl. After everything she has been through, she still greets everyone with a wagging tail and loads of kisses. She is my shadow and loves dozing on the couch beside me.” 🥹🐾![]()
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We’d also like to say a massive thank you to Nova’s wonderful foster family for taking such great care of her while she waited for her forever home🙏 And thank you to everyone who liked, commented on and shared her post – your support helped Anne-Marie discover Nova🥰💕
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.
