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
EDIT: Apologies, it's the DOOLIN Cliff Walk, not Kilkee!![]()
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We've just received a report of these three poor dogs who are wandering up and down the Cliff Walk on their own. It's terribly hot for them to be outside right now, especially with no water. If anyone knows who they belong to, please alert their owner. And if anyone lives nearby, please bring them in from the heat, give them water, and get in touch with us🙏
MISSING CAT, MILTOWN MALBAY![]()
This lovely boy has been missing from his home on Mullagh Road, Miltown Malbay since yesterday. His family is very worried. Please get in touch if you see him, and share if you live in the area🙏🙏
Just LOOK at this little cutie-pie🤩💕 Please say hello to our newest girl, Tilly! She’s can’t wait to find a family of her own, so please help us spread the word🙏🐶![]()
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Tilly is a beautiful 3-year-old Springer Spaniel who came into our care from Clare Dog Shelter last week. She’s a typical young Springer with the most joyful personality – full of fun, affection, and zest for life!😁![]()
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This lovely girl is extremely people-focused and absolutely adores human company. She loves attention, cuddles, and being involved in whatever you’re doing🥰 She’s also a BIG fan of fetch, loves her toys, and has even discovered the joy of swimming today🌊![]()
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Tilly is fantastic with other dogs, and has been living happily alongside several canine companions in her foster home over the past week. She’d love to be adopted by an active person or family who can give her plenty of love, exercise, adventures, and fun! As a typical bouncy Springer, a home with no young kids would be best.![]()
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If you live in Ireland and would love to have this joyful girl in your life, please fill out the adoption form below:![]()
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Bruno is our cat-friendly Malinois boy who’s looking for a loving forever family. Please give him a share to help make his dreams come true! 🥰🙏![]()
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This beautiful, cuddly boy is almost 3 years old and has been with us for a few months now. Since arriving into our care, Bruno has been working closely with one of our expert trainers, and he’s come on in leaps and bounds🤩 He’s incredibly clever, highly trainable, and always eager to learn more. Bruno responds brilliantly to positive reinforcement and has even shown a real interest in scent work – he’d make a fabulous candidate for man-trailing!🐾![]()
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This sweet potato absolutely LOVES cuddles and will always ask for more😍💕 He’s basically the perfect Mali – happy to be part of the action, but also completely content curling up for naps or entertaining himself with chew toys while you’re busy😇![]()
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Bruno is currently living happily with another dog, and they get along very well. He was also great with cats in his previous foster home, so we think he’ll settle in just fine with new feline friends too🐱💕![]()
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We’re looking for an active person or family with no children, living in a rural area or quiet neighbourhood🏡 If you’d love to offer this cuddly boy his forever home, please fill out our adoption form here:![]()
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We’re considering loving homes anywhere in Ireland🏡🙏
Remember Nell, the poor neglected Springer Spaniel who came into our care with terrible matting and no teeth? Well, we’re absolutely delighted to announce that this beautiful old soul has found a fantastic forever home, right here in County Clare🥰🎉![]()
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From now on, Nell will know only comfort, care and love. Just look at how relaxed and content she is – this was her very first night in her new home last week, snoozing happily by the fire😍🔥![]()
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A huge thank you to Natalie for giving Nell such a loving home. Nell even has two doggie siblings now too! ![]()
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Big thanks as well to Nell’s wonderful foster family for taking such amazing care of her when she first came into our care, and to everyone who liked, commented on and shared Nell’s post – you helped us find her perfect match so quickly🙏🏡💕
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.
