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Welcome to PAWS

The shelter is open strictly by prior arrangement only.
Please email for a rehoming application to arrange an appointment :
pawsadoptionqueries@gmail.com

PAWS Animal Rescue is a wholly Irish Charity established in 1997 (Charity No. 20035754) . We are dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned animals, primarily dogs from high-kill pounds and owners who can no longer care for them.

By working with our committed employees, volunteers, local Veterinary surgeons and overseas adoption groups we are able to rescue hundreds of animals every year, provide them with loving temporary care, and find them well-matched, carefully screened forever homes.

We also serve as a resource to the public by providing education and information on responsible pet ownership, including the importance of spay/neuter, microchipping and Veterinary care.

With approximately 80 dogs in our care at any one time we rely heavily on the generosity of the public to fund and continue our work.
Please help us to help those that cannot help themselves.

Our 2024 Calendar is available in our online shop.

 

Updates & Advice

How to house train your puppy or adult dog

26th March 2024

Toilet training is an important part of caring responsibly for your dog, whether you’re getting a puppy or an adult dog, you need to know how to house train them […]

Crate introductions

11th March 2024

Crate training can prove to be tricky. Here is your how to guide for crate introductions. Please note, this has to be done very gradually over time at your dog’s […]

Working on engagement with your dog – videos included

26th February 2024

Does your dog come out of the door after getting their walking equipment on and spend most of the walk time at the end of the leash.  Do they struggle […]

How to build the trust of a skittish dog

8th February 2024

Some dogs can be skittish or nervous for varied reasons.  Some dogs can have a learning history of past experiences or situations being scary or stressful.  For example, a dog […]

How to stop nuisance barking

22nd January 2024

Nuisance barking can be a really difficult behavior to live with.  It can even channel into noise complaints from neighbours and become a really stressful thing to navigate. Dogs will […]