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
***FARM CATS***![]()
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This gorgeous creamy ginger tom is looking for a good farm home. He's not great with other cats so we are looking for rural home. At the moment he is used to living outdoors only but has the potential to be a pet.![]()
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If you are looking for a healthy, neutered farm cat please send us a DM🐾🩵
Whoah, look at this handsome boy😍🐶 Adorable Cassius is looking for a new home through no fault of his own – please give him a share to help find his forever family🙏🏡💕 ![]()
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Cassius is a 1-year-old Boxer whose family have made the incredibly difficult decision to surrender him, after realising they don’t have the time and energy to give him the attention he needs💔![]()
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This lovable lad is everything you’d expect from a young Boxer – playful, affectionate and bursting with enthusiasm! He ADORES people, gets on brilliantly with other dogs and is always ready for his next adventure🥰🐾![]()
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Cassius would love an active home with an experienced person who understands energetic breeds and is happy to continue his training with kindness and patience. He’s also still at that cheeky stage where anything left lying around might become his latest chew toy... so a good supply of sturdy chews will go a long way (and remember to keep those expensive shoes out of reach👟😂) ![]()
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Cassius has been living happily with young children and is wonderful with them. However, because he’s such a big, lively lad, we’re looking for a home with no kids under 10. He hasn’t lived with cats, so he’ll need a cat-free home. ![]()
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If you live in Ireland and you’re looking for a fun-loving, affectionate companion to share your adventures (and your couch!) with, Cassius could be your perfect match – please fill in our adoption form here:![]()
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Can you believe this handsome gent is still waiting for a home? We can’t😭💔 Can you give Riley a share so that he doesn’t have to wait much longer? 🙏🐾![]()
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Riley is a beautiful 7-year-old Yellow Labrador who came to us from Clare Dog Shelter a few weeks ago. His fosterer absolutely adores him and says he’s one of the calmest, cuddliest dogs she’s ever looked after. Riley bonds so quickly with his people, loves affection, and has the softest fur imaginable. He’s happiest when he’s close to the humans he loves, and would make wonderful company for someone who’s looking for a loyal best friend🥰💞![]()
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Riley is fully house-trained, travels brilliantly in the car, and has excellent recall too. He can be selective with other dogs, so we’d love to find him a home where he can be the only dog, although he could also live happily with the right easy-going canine companion. On lead, he can sometimes get a little excited when he sees other dogs, so he’d be happiest in a rural or peaceful settling where he can enjoy quieter walks. Riley isn’t good with cats, so he’ll need a cat-free home🏡![]()
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If you live in Ireland and think Riley could be the missing piece in your family, please fill out our adoption form here: ![]()
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You could be sipping Bellinis in the sun like Bob here if you win our Summer Raffle! 🥂☀️ Every euro raised goes directly towards rescuing and rehoming dogs and cats in need, and your support makes a huge difference🐾❤️![]()
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You can grab your ticket here and be in with a chance of winning this gorgeous summer hamper, kindly put together by our amazing supporter Marie:![]()
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The lucky winner can collect the hamper from Ennis at a time that suits them. Best of luck, and thank you so much for supporting Clare Animal Welfare! 🙏🥰
Teeny tiny Fitzy was found on a busy road but thankfully picked up before he was hit by a car. This little scrap is approx 7/8 weeks old but skinny. Otherwise he seems healthy, full of fun and very friendly. ![]()
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Fizzy is looking for a kind and loving family with people who will play with him and lots of cuddles. He's a real fluff ball🥰 If you are interested in adopting this little man please fill out the attached form![]()
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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.
