Clare Animal Welfare
Dog Rescue Charity
Finding new homes full of love for neglected, abused and abandoned animals
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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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Does anyone know who owns the horses on the Quin road as the foal appeared to be in trouble earlier, it’s now standing but the mare is not allowing her to feed apparently.
Phewww😮💨! We found a temporary foster home for Roxy, while her foster dad is on holidays. She’s been having lots of fun adventures in County Kildare for the past week, and she’ll be returning to Clare early next week. Big thanks to Roxy’s temporary foster dad for minding her so well, and to her original foster daddy for welcoming her back🙏 We’re still searching for Roxy’s forever family – so please give her gorgeous face a share so that we can find them🤞🙏![]()
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Roxy is our beautiful 1-year-old Border Collie with such a fabulous nature. She can be a little timid when meeting new people, but once she feels safe, she’s all cuddles, affection and fun😍 She forms deep bonds with her people and is such a loyal companion who’ll just want to be near you🥰🐶![]()
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The poor girl had a difficult start in life, so she came into our care quite frightened and under-socialised. But Roxy has made amazing progress in foster care over the past couple of months. She’s still building confidence and certain things still scare her, so she’ll do best in a calm, predictable home without young children or other pets. A home with one or two adults in a rural location would be absolutely ideal. Since she’s a bright, active young Collie who enjoys getting out for walks, she’d love a person who enjoys adventures as much as she does ⛰️🐾![]()
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We know she has some special requirements, but if enough people share then we’ll definitely find her match! Whoever adopts this fun-loving gal will be getting a best friend for life💞 And our behaviourist will provide support and guidance to help her settle and continue progressing. If you’d love to be the one to give Roxy the second chance she deserves, please fill out our adoption form below:![]()
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We’re considering rural homes anywhere on the island of Ireland🙏
Two peas in a pod! 🫛🥰![]()
We just received a lovely update from Sarah and Ben, who adopted Ciara (now Kaya) from us back in October last year. As you can see, Kaya has well and truly settled in😍🐾 Herself and Nala (pictured here) have been joined at the hip since the first night that Kaya arrived. You’d swear they were long-lost twins!!![]()
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If you’d love an adorable cuddle-bug like Kaya in your life, please check out our post about Monty from yesterday🙏🐾
Is anyone in Sixmilebridge missing this lovely small goat? Please get in touch with us if you know where he/she came from🐐🙏 Safe with finder for now.
Please give a big welcome to Jerry. It's his first time to be on socials!![]()
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This handsome chap is looking for a new home with a kind active family. We think he's a mix of a terrier x collie x lurcher. Jerry reckons mixed breeds are the best breed!![]()
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He was found as a stray and never claimed. A lovely family took him in but poor Jerry has never taken to their teenage son and is very afraid of him no matter what he tries. We think he must have been badly treated by a teenager before. He is great with the rest of the family and very loving.![]()
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Jerry loves other dogs so it would be nice if he went to a family with another dog. He lives with two cats but they are the boss and put him in his place. ![]()
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If you are interested in giving Jerry a second chance of happiness please fill in the attached form![]()
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We’re considering loving homes anywhere on the island of Ireland🏡💕
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.
