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
We recently received a lovely update about Rocky (now called Morris), who was adopted from us as a puppy last year🥰:![]()
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“We have renamed Rocky to Morris and he is our absolute world! He is the best boy ever. He loves going on walks and is always up for an adventure. He is obsessed with toys, balls and playing fetch, and he has a mountain of toys... He has such a sweet nature and we have the most fun with him. ![]()
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He’s spoilt by everyone around him so much so that every time he visits my mam’s house she has fresh boiled chicken just for him. His best friend is Toby our other border collie and they get on like a house on fire! ![]()
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We can’t thank ye enough for allowing us to welcome Morris into our lives he makes us laugh every day... We have had the best year with Morris and we genuinely cannot imagine our lives without him.”![]()
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Huge thanks to Amanda and her family for giving Morris such a loving home🙏🏡💞
If you happen to use Revolut, Bob here would like to ask you all to please take a few minutes to suggest Clare Animal Welfare as an eligible charity in the app🙏🙏 It would allow us to receive donations through Revolut, and would greatly help all of Bob’s canine and feline buddies at CAW! 🐶🐱💕![]()
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Here’s how you can do it... First, open the Revolut app. Tap the search bar (or the search icon 🔍) at the top of the screen. Type ‘Donations’ into the search bar and select Donations from the results. ![]()
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Scroll to the very bottom of the list of charities and tap ‘Suggest a charity’. (On some phones, this option appears at the top of the list, so you might not need to scroll to the bottom). Type in our name exactly as it appears below and hit Submit:![]()
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Thanks so much for taking the time to help rescue animals like Bob! And if you don’t have the app, please share to help reach people who do🙏
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Hi there, our cat Jill, (pictured below) is missing around the Quin rd area. O'Connors Vet specifically. If anyone comes across her can you please contact 0857611578. We would greatly appreciate any help at all.
Our lovely Labrador Riley is looking for his forever home – please give him a share to help find his people!🙏🙏![]()
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This gorgeous boy is around 7 years old and came to us from Clare Dog Shelter just last week. He’s been settling in wonderfully in his foster home, but he’s not getting on too well with the resident cats, so we’d love to find his forever family as soon as possible🤞![]()
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Riley’s foster parents say he’s the calmest, most chilled-out boy who bonds deeply and quickly with people. He’s a big, goofy bear who just ADORES cuddles and affection🥰![]()
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Because he’s a hefty lad who can be a little enthusiastic when showing his love, he’s looking for a home with no young children under the age of 8. He’s been happily living with four other dogs in his foster home and is getting along brilliantly with them🐾 The cats need to be kept separate though, as Riley enjoys a good chase, so he’ll need a cat-free home.![]()
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He can be a little strong on the lead at times, but with some kind, consistent training we’re sure he’ll improve. Riley is fully house-trained, great in the car, and can’t wait to find a family to call his own🥹![]()
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If you’d love to welcome this beautiful, goofy, easy-going fella into your life, please fill out our adoption form here:![]()
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Wonderful news! We’ve discovered that Buddy is fantastic with cats😻🐾 Our lovely old gentleman has been staying with a new fosterer over the last few days, where he’s been happily sharing his home with several feline friends. Despite Buddy being the loveliest dog ever, we still haven’t found his forever home💔 Please give this special boy a share so we can find his people🙏🏡💕![]()
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Buddy is a gorgeous Collie who’s nearly 12 years of age. Until recently, he’d spent his entire life with the same family, but when they were forced to move into a new rental that didn’t allow dogs, they were left with the heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to him. Through no fault of his own, Buddy suddenly found himself searching for a new home💔![]()
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Despite such a huge change so late in life, Buddy has remained the sweetest, most easy-going boy. His fosterers absolutely adore him and say he’s an absolute joy to have around. He’s affectionate, calm, and asks for very little – just a comfy bed, some nice walks, and people to love🥰![]()
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Buddy is fully house-trained, walks beautifully on the lead, travels brilliantly in the car, and is the kind of dog who settles happily into whatever you’re doing. He’s wonderful with other dogs, has lived happily with young children, and now we know he’s great with cats too🤩![]()
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This handsome senior has so much love left to give, and we’d love to see him spend his golden years feeling totally cherished🏡💕![]()
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If you live in Ireland and think you could offer Buddy the happy retirement he’s been waiting for, please fill out our adoption form below:![]()
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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.
