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
***SPECIAL APPEAL FOR DEAF DOG***![]()
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Poor Pebbles is worried that no one is going to want him because he’s deaf😩 We have tried to reassure him that’s not going to happen but please like and share his story to give him the best chance🙏![]()
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Pebbles was adopted as a small puppy from CAW but sadly due to health issues his owner has to find a new home for him which has been a very tough decision😢![]()
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This beautiful 16 month old boy loves with two cats, a dog and kids and is brilliant with all of them! What a dream😍. He’s playful, affectionate and energetic. He doesn’t like to be left alone too long so we are looking for a home where someone is home most of the time.![]()
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Lovely Pebbles is Setter x Lurcher. He is microchipped, vaccinated, neutered and house trained.![]()
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If you are interested in adopting Pebbles please fill in the attached form. We are looking for a home in Ireland.![]()
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Our adorable Sammy has settled into his foster home like a dream since arriving just yesterday🥰 He’s such a charming little chappy – already best friends with all the other dogs and stealing every heart he meets💕 We’re now starting the search to find the most loving family for this little superstar, so please give Sammy a share to help him🙏🐾![]()
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Sammy came to us all the way from Carlow/Kilkenny Dog Shelter, where he had been waiting patiently for the past 4 months. The poor little fella arrived there in an absolutely heartbreaking state just before Christmas – dangerously underweight and suffering from worms, fleas and infections💔💔 Thanks to the incredible shelter staff, Sammy is now healthy, confident, and full of joy😇![]()
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He’s around one-and-a-half years old and is likely a Whippet cross. Sammy’s foster dad thinks he might have some Labrador in his ancestry too. And he’s actually quite a bit smaller than we expected from his photos! Sammy is incredibly affectionate, cuddly, and playful – he gets along so wonderfully with both dogs and people alike😍 He hasn’t met any cats yet, so for now we’re looking for a cat-free home for him. He’s a joy to walk on the lead, and he was such a good boy in the car the whole way from Kilkenny yesterday🚗![]()
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This sweet boy has been through so much, but you’d never know it thanks to his easy-going, happy-go-lucky, affectionate nature! Whoever adopts Sammy will gain the most loyal and loving companion🥰 If you’d love to give Sammy the happy-ever-after he deserves, please fill out our adoption form below: ![]()
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Sammy is seeking a loving forever home anywhere on the island of Ireland🏡
This beautiful older Collie-cross came into our care yesterday, and he’s already stolen our hearts🥰 He’s such a gentle sweetheart, and we’re hoping to find his forever home as soon as possible – please help us spread the word for Buddy🙏🐾![]()
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Poor Buddy was surrendered because his owner is in his late 90s and was no longer well enough to care for him💔 This lovely boy is 9 years old, and we believe he may be a Border Collie crossed with a Saint Bernard.![]()
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Even though his whole world has been turned upside down, Buddy has settled beautifully into his foster home and is taking everything in his stride😇 He’s friendly and easy-going with other dogs and incredibly sweet and affectionate with everyone he meets😍![]()
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Having lived in a home all his life, Buddy is fully house-trained and well used to indoor living. He truly is one of the sweetest gentlemen you could ever meet, and whoever is lucky enough to adopt him will gain a very special companion🤩 If you’d love to give Buddy the second chance he so deserves, please fill out our adoption form here: service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=caw&method=online_form_html&formid=41![]()
We are considering loving homes anywhere on the island of Ireland🏡💕
😍 Fabulous Foxy 😍![]()
This beautiful young Rough Collie arrived into our care from Clare Dog Shelter yesterday, and we’re already completely smitten🥰 She’s such a fabulous dog, so we’ve started the search for her forever family right away – please share to help Foxy find her home🙏🐾![]()
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Foxy is petite for a Collie and approximately 2 years old. She has settled seamlessly into her foster home and has quickly made great friends with all the resident dogs🐶💕 She would be very happy with a canine companion (or two!) in her forever home, but we think she’d be equally happy getting all the attention as your only dog too.![]()
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She’s fantastic with people too – incredibly friendly and affectionate with everyone she meets😍 While she hasn’t met any cats yet, we can arrange a cat test for the right applicant. As a young Collie, Foxy would love an active home where she’ll enjoy plenty of walks, exercise, and companionship💕![]()
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If you live anywhere in Ireland and would love to welcome this beautiful, friendly girl into your life, please fill out our adoption form below:![]()
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Clare Animal Welfare were proud to join in the peaceful protest against greyhound racing in Limerick tonight.![]()
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There were people from all over the country who travelled long distances to be there. ![]()
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The exposure of the treatment of the Parteen greyhounds by CAW was a hot topic of conversation. CAW will continue to advocate for the Parteen four and for all greyhounds who are abused and exploited.
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.
