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All available dogs are posted to our Instagram page. If you spot a dog you’d like to adopt, please follow our adoption process to apply. Dogs who have found their forever homes are marked as ❤️booked❤️.

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Honey our 18 month old petite brindle whippet girl Honey our 18 month old petite brindle whippet girl is such a gentle beauty who has not had an easy start but she has had a lucky escape and can now put it all behind her.

Honey has incredible eyes and is so unusual like an exotic beauty. A little unsure of humans but her tail is wagging all the same and she is such a sweet girl. 

Honey is good with other dogs, Not cat tested. She will need a secure garden, someone home most of everyday. Children aged 8 plus home only. 

If Honey sounds like the pawfect companion for you please fill out the adoption form on our website (link in bio) and send us a message via Instagram. If you have previously filled in an application form just DM us with the name of the doggie you are interested in and one of our volunteers will be in contact.  Please make sure everyone in your house is on board with this adoption before applying. 

Things move quickly if compatible to adopt our adoptions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm at our rescue in Wicklow so please bear this in mind when applying. 

Thank you for thinking of adopting and making a difference to one dogs life. We unfortunately cannot reply to all messages regarding our doggies so we thank you for your patience while we find the perfect homes- many thanks WAW 

NB. please message Instagram instead of calling the rescue as we are busy 🐝 looking after the 🐶🐶🐶🐶 and are not involved in rehoming. 

To support us in what we do by donating please see link in our bio or text WAW to 50300 for a 4€ donation thank you WAW
Dakota is our stunning 8 month old GSD. Due to cir Dakota is our stunning 8 month old GSD. Due to circumstances nothing to do with Dakota her family have surrendered her. 

When you buy a dog no one does home checks, no one gives you advice on what you are taking on and no one helps you if you have life issues and people turn to rescues. 🤦🏼‍♀️
Please be patient and wait for the right rescue dog. Do not shop.

Dakota will need someone experienced with this breed and a secure garden, someone home most of everyday. Children teenage plus home only. She is house trained, has basic training but this must continue as she is a big, strong and intelligent dog. 

If Dakota sounds like the pawfect companion for you please fill out the adoption form on our website (link in bio) and send us a message via Instagram. If you have previously filled in an application form just DM us with the name of the doggie you are interested in and one of our volunteers will be in contact.  Please make sure everyone in your house is on board with this adoption before applying. 

Things move quickly if compatible to adopt our adoptions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm at our rescue in Wicklow so please bear this in mind when applying. 

Thank you for thinking of adopting and making a difference to one dogs life. We unfortunately cannot reply to all messages regarding our doggies so we thank you for your patience while we find the perfect homes- many thanks WAW
Sam our little one year old terrier mix is ready t Sam our little one year old terrier mix is ready to go to his forever home this week. 

Sam will get on with other female dogs. He has had a tough start and is use to defending himself. he will need time to know he is safe and a secure garden, someone home most of everyday. Children aged 8 plus only, 

If Sam sounds like the pawfect companion for you please fill out the adoption form on our website (link in bio) and send us a message via Instagram. If you have previously filled in an application form just DM us with the name of the doggie you are interested in and one of our volunteers will be in contact.  Please make sure everyone in your house is on board with this adoption before applying. 

Things move quickly if compatible to adopt our adoptions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm at our rescue in Wicklow so please bear this in mind when applying. 

Thank you for thinking of adopting and making a difference to one dogs life. We unfortunately cannot reply to all messages regarding our doggies so we thank you for your patience while we find the perfect homes- many thanks WAW 

NB. please message Instagram instead of calling the rescue as we are busy 🐝 looking after the 🐶🐶🐶🐶 and are not involved in rehoming. 

To support us in what we do by donating please see link in our bio or text WAW to 50300 for a 4€ donation thank you WAW
APPLICATIONS ARE FULL. Fairy our three year old pe APPLICATIONS ARE FULL. Fairy our three year old petite pom girl is a very happy little dog. 

She is such a little beauty, sweet nature. Loves humans and other dogs but happy also as an only dog. Not cat tested

Fairy will need a secure garden, someone home most of everyday. Children aged 8 plus only 

If Fairy sounds like the pawfect companion for you please fill out the adoption form on our website (link in bio) and send us a message via Instagram. If you have previously filled in an application form just DM us with the name of the doggie you are interested in and one of our volunteers will be in contact.  Please make sure everyone in your house is on board with this adoption before applying. 

Things move quickly if compatible to adopt our adoptions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm at our rescue in Wicklow so please bear this in mind when applying. 

Thank you for thinking of adopting and making a difference to one dogs life. We unfortunately cannot reply to all messages regarding our doggies so we thank you for your patience while we find the perfect homes- many thanks WAW 

NB. please message Instagram instead of calling the rescue as we are busy 🐝 looking after the 🐶🐶🐶🐶 and are not involved in rehoming. 

To support us in what we do by donating please see link in our bio or text WAW to 50300 for a 4€ donation thank you WAW
Honey our 18 month old petite brindle whippet girl Honey our 18 month old petite brindle whippet girl is such a gentle beauty who has not had an easy start but she has had a lucky escape and can now put it all behind her.

Honey has incredible eyes and is so unusual like an exotic beauty. A little unsure of humans but her tail is wagging all the same and she is such a sweet girl. 

Honey is good with other dogs, Not cat tested. She will need a secure garden, someone home most of everyday. Children aged 8 plus home only. 

If Honey sounds like the pawfect companion for you please fill out the adoption form on our website (link in bio) and send us a message via Instagram. If you have previously filled in an application form just DM us with the name of the doggie you are interested in and one of our volunteers will be in contact.  Please make sure everyone in your house is on board with this adoption before applying. 

Things move quickly if compatible to adopt our adoptions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm at our rescue in Wicklow so please bear this in mind when applying. 

Thank you for thinking of adopting and making a difference to one dogs life. We unfortunately cannot reply to all messages regarding our doggies so we thank you for your patience while we find the perfect homes- many thanks WAW 

NB. please message Instagram instead of calling the rescue as we are busy 🐝 looking after the 🐶🐶🐶🐶 and are not involved in rehoming. 

To support us in what we do by donating please see link in our bio or text WAW to 50300 for a 4€ donation thank you WAW
Buttons our three year old terrier x is a very hap Buttons our three year old terrier x is a very happy little man. He will make such a lovely companion. 

He Loves humans and other female dogs but very happy also an only dog as loves human company. Not cat tested

Buttons will need a secure garden, someone home most of everyday. Adult only home as he came from an adult only home. 

If Buttons sounds like the pawfect companion for you please fill out the adoption form on our website (link in bio) and send us a message via Instagram. If you have previously filled in an application form just DM us with the name of the doggie you are interested in and one of our volunteers will be in contact.  Please make sure everyone in your house is on board with this adoption before applying. 

Things move quickly if compatible to adopt our adoptions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm at our rescue in Wicklow so please bear this in mind when applying. 

Thank you for thinking of adopting and making a difference to one dogs life. We unfortunately cannot reply to all messages regarding our doggies so we thank you for your patience while we find the perfect homes- many thanks WAW 

NB. please message Instagram instead of calling the rescue as we are busy 🐝 looking after the 🐶🐶🐶🐶 and are not involved in rehoming. 

To support us in what we do by donating please see link in our bio or text WAW to 50300 for a 4€ donation thank you WAW
Sam our little one year old terrier mix is ready t Sam our little one year old terrier mix is ready to go to his forever home this week. 

Sam will get on with other female dogs. He has had a tough start and is use to defending himself. he will need time to know he is safe and a secure garden, someone home most of everyday. Children aged 8 plus only, 

If Sam sounds like the pawfect companion for you please fill out the adoption form on our website (link in bio) and send us a message via Instagram. If you have previously filled in an application form just DM us with the name of the doggie you are interested in and one of our volunteers will be in contact.  Please make sure everyone in your house is on board with this adoption before applying. 

Things move quickly if compatible to adopt our adoptions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm at our rescue in Wicklow so please bear this in mind when applying. 

Thank you for thinking of adopting and making a difference to one dogs life. We unfortunately cannot reply to all messages regarding our doggies so we thank you for your patience while we find the perfect homes- many thanks WAW 

NB. please message Instagram instead of calling the rescue as we are busy 🐝 looking after the 🐶🐶🐶🐶 and are not involved in rehoming. 

To support us in what we do by donating please see link in our bio or text WAW to 50300 for a 4€ donation thank you WAW
Look at the sad faces. At least we can see their f Look at the sad faces. At least we can see their faces now after @hafmad doing her magic on them. 

Please share this reel to bring awareness of the scandalous cash hungry breeders that pretend to care about their mama dogs. Thousands are out there suffering while people pay cash to dog farmers ! There is no excuse- please email us if you have bought a pup by credit card we would like to hear from you. It never happens ! Laws need to be enforced and scandalous councils need to do their job and regelate, name and shame any tax dodgers who life of a dogs misery. #adoptdontshop @wicklowanimalwelfare
Terrier. Sam. Male. One year. White/brown. ❤️B Terrier. Sam. Male. One year. White/brown. ❤️BOOKED ❤️Meet our little cutie pie 7 month old pug/terrier x boy Ernie who will be to go to his forever home this week. 

Ernie will get on great with other dogs he will need a secure garden, someone home most of everyday. Children aged 6 plus only, 

If Ernie sounds like the pawfect companion for you please fill out the adoption form on our website (link in bio) and send us a message via Instagram. If you have previously filled in an application form just DM us with the name of the doggie you are interested in and one of our volunteers will be in contact.  Please make sure everyone in your house is on board with this adoption before applying. 

Things move quickly if compatible to adopt our adoptions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm at our rescue in Wicklow so please bear this in mind when applying. 

Thank you for thinking of adopting and making a difference to one dogs life. We unfortunately cannot reply to all messages regarding our doggies so we thank you for your patience while we find the perfect homes- many thanks WAW 

NB. please message Instagram instead of calling the rescue as we are busy 🐝 looking after the 🐶🐶🐶🐶 and are not involved in rehoming. 

To support us in what we do by donating please see link in our bio or text WAW to 50300 for a 4€ donation thank you WAW
❤️BOOKED❤️Kuna our 8 month old petite Spri ❤️BOOKED❤️Kuna our 8 month old petite Springer spaniel is such a friendly happy girl. Still so young and she really wants out of here and into a home. She just wants to be loved and she is a young girl who loves fun. 

Kuna adores humans and other dogs but happy also as an only dog. Not cat tested

Kuna will need a secure garden, someone home most of everyday. Children aged 8 plus only 

If kuna sounds like the pawfect companion for you please fill out the adoption form on our website (link in bio) and send us a message via Instagram. If you have previously filled in an application form just DM us with the name of the doggie you are interested in and one of our volunteers will be in contact.  Please make sure everyone in your house is on board with this adoption before applying. 

Things move quickly if compatible to adopt our adoptions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm at our rescue in Wicklow so please bear this in mind when applying. 

Thank you for thinking of adopting and making a difference to one dogs life. We unfortunately cannot reply to all messages regarding our doggies so we thank you for your patience while we find the perfect homes- many thanks WAW 

NB. please message Instagram instead of calling the rescue as we are busy 🐝 looking after the 🐶🐶🐶🐶 and are not involved in rehoming. 

To support us in what we do by donating please see link in our bio or text WAW to 50300 for a 4€ donation thank you WAW
❤️Booked❤️ Polly is our 2 year old cocker ❤️Booked❤️ Polly is our 2 year old cocker spaniel/ poodle mix. She has had a lucky escape from a backyard breeder who neglected her badly like all the dogs that have been used for breeding. 

Polly arrived covered in painful matted fur and skin and bone(arrival to WAW and before grooming photo included ) I mean seriously when will people stop trying to justify and protect cash hungry greeders ? Stop buying dogs ! Simple. 

Polly is a very happy girl but still a little nervous. she is now beginning to trust humans. She will need an experienced dog owner and someone with time and patience to help her relax and trust. not cat tested. Please don’t apply if you do not match the information above. 

Polly needs a very secure garden and someone home most of everyday. Adult only home.

If Polly sounds like the pawfect companion for you please fill out the adoption form on our website (link in bio) and send us a message via Instagram. If you have previously filled in an application form just DM us with the name of the doggie you are interested in and one of our volunteers will be in contact.  Please make sure everyone in your house is on board with this adoption before applying. 

Things move quickly if compatible to adopt our adoptions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm at our rescue in Wicklow so please bear this in mind when applying. 

Thank you for thinking of adopting and making a difference to one dogs life. We unfortunately cannot reply to all messages regarding our doggies so we thank you for your patience while we find the perfect homes- many thanks WAW 

NB. please message Instagram instead of calling the rescue as we are busy 🐝 looking after the 🐶🐶🐶🐶 and are not involved in rehoming. 

To support us in what we do by donating please see link in our bio or text WAW to 50300 for a 4 euro donation many thank you WAW
❤️Booked❤️ Jazz our 18month old Cocker spa ❤️Booked❤️ Jazz our 18month old Cocker spaniel/poodle mix boy is a little pet. 
Jazz is still a little nervous as he came from breeder, so his start in life has been frightening. Breeders now want rid as business has slowed thank god for Jazz he is the lucky one. So many dogs still locked up to produce Puppys for cash. 

I mean seriously when will people stop trying to justify and protect cash hungry greeders ? Stop buying dogs ! Simple. 

Jazz is still a little nervous boy, he is very slowly beginning to trust humans. He will need another dog to help his confidence also a very experienced dog owner and someone with time and patience to help him relax and trust. not cat tested. 

Jazz needs a very secure garden and someone home most of everyday. Teenage plus home.

If jazz sounds like the pawfect companion for you please fill out the adoption form on our website (link in bio) and send us a message via Instagram. If you have previously filled in an application form just DM us with the name of the doggie you are interested in and one of our volunteers will be in contact.  Please make sure everyone in your house is on board with this adoption before applying. 

Things move quickly if compatible to adopt our adoptions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm at our rescue in Wicklow so please bear this in mind when applying. 

Thank you for thinking of adopting and making a difference to one dogs life. We unfortunately cannot reply to all messages regarding our doggies so we thank you for your patience while we find the perfect homes- many thanks WAW 

NB. please message Instagram instead of calling the rescue as we are busy 🐝 looking after the 🐶🐶🐶🐶 and are not involved in rehoming. 

To support us in what we do by donating please see link in our bio or text WAW to 50300 for a 4 euro donation many thank you WAW
❤️booked ❤️Bobby our little terrier mix ba ❤️booked ❤️Bobby our little terrier mix baby will be ready for his forever home. He is a happy little man and just wants cuddles and loves to play with other dogs.

Bobby will need a secure garden, someone home most of everyday. Children aged 6 plus only. 

If Bobby sounds like the pawfect companion for you please fill out the adoption form on our website (link in bio) and send us a message via Instagram. If you have previously filled in an application form just DM us with the name of the doggie you are interested in and one of our volunteers will be in contact.  Please make sure everyone in your house is on board with this adoption before applying. 

Things move quickly if compatible to adopt our adoptions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm at our rescue in Wicklow so please bear this in mind when applying. 

Thank you for thinking of adopting and making a difference to one dogs life. We unfortunately cannot reply to all messages regarding our doggies so we thank you for your patience while we find the perfect homes- many thanks WAW 

NB. please message Instagram instead of calling the rescue as we are busy 🐝 looking after the 🐶🐶🐶🐶 and are not involved in rehoming. 

To support us in what we do by donating please see link in our bio or text WAW to 50300 for a 4€ donation thank you WAW
❤️booked ❤️ Bean our little terrier mix ba ❤️booked ❤️ Bean our little terrier mix baby will be ready for his forever home. He is a needy little man and just wants cuddles and loves to play with other dogs.

Bean will need a secure garden, someone home most of everyday. Children aged 6 plus only. 

If Bean sounds like the pawfect companion for you please fill out the adoption form on our website (link in bio) and send us a message via Instagram. If you have previously filled in an application form just DM us with the name of the doggie you are interested in and one of our volunteers will be in contact.  Please make sure everyone in your house is on board with this adoption before applying. 

Things move quickly if compatible to adopt our adoptions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm at our rescue in Wicklow so please bear this in mind when applying. 

Thank you for thinking of adopting and making a difference to one dogs life. We unfortunately cannot reply to all messages regarding our doggies so we thank you for your patience while we find the perfect homes- many thanks WAW 

NB. please message Instagram instead of calling the rescue as we are busy 🐝 looking after the 🐶🐶🐶🐶 and are not involved in rehoming. 

To support us in what we do by donating please see link in our bio or text WAW to 50300 for a 4€ donation thank you WAW
Thank you @mylovelyhorserescue as always for bring Thank you @mylovelyhorserescue as always for bringing this to light. Disgusting and @gardainsta we would like to know what will happen to these law breakers - no excuse ! @charlie_mcconalogue @leovaradkar @simonharristd this is how much people respect you and your laws and how much you respect animals is blatantly clear everyday ! Please share let’s show tourists how we treat our animals and laws !
❤️Booked❤️Katie our poor sweet girl tortur ❤️Booked❤️Katie our poor sweet girl tortured for cash by a breeder. Wake up people you are allowing yourself to be conned into a cash cruel sale . If people keep buying the greeders will keep breeding and dogs keep suffering. We are sick of it. Stop buying dogs. Please read Katie’s post carefully and send a DM if compatible.
❤️Booked❤️Birdie our one year old petite w ❤️Booked❤️Birdie our one year old petite whippet x girl is such a gentle beauty who has not had an easy start but she has had a lucky escape and can now put it all behind her.

Birdie has incredible ears  and is so unusual like an exotic beauty. A little unsure of humans but her tail is wagging all the same. 

Birdie did not know any love in her short life but is beginning to realize life can be ok and she is a sweet girl. 

Birdie is good with other dogs, Not cat tested. She will need a secure garden, someone home most of everyday. Children aged 10 plus home only. 

If Birdie sounds like the pawfect companion for you please fill out the adoption form on our website (link in bio) and send us a message via Instagram. If you have previously filled in an application form just DM us with the name of the doggie you are interested in and one of our volunteers will be in contact.  Please make sure everyone in your house is on board with this adoption before applying. 

Things move quickly if compatible to adopt our adoptions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm at our rescue in Wicklow so please bear this in mind when applying. 

Thank you for thinking of adopting and making a difference to one dogs life. We unfortunately cannot reply to all messages regarding our doggies so we thank you for your patience while we find the perfect homes- many thanks WAW 

NB. please message Instagram instead of calling the rescue as we are busy 🐝 looking after the 🐶🐶🐶🐶 and are not involved in rehoming. 

To support us in what we do by donating please see link in our bio or text WAW to 50300 for a 4€ donation thank you WAW
❤️Booked❤️Jodie our one year old whippet x ❤️Booked❤️Jodie our one year old whippet x girl is such a gentle beauty who has not had an easy start but she has had a lucky escape and can now put it all behind her.

Jodie has mesmerizing eyes and is so so calm, she would help you relax immediately. A little unsure of humans but her tail is wagging all the same. 

Jodie did not know any love in her short life but is beginning to realize life can be ok and she is a sweet girl. 

Jodie is good with other dogs, Not cat tested. She will need a secure garden, someone home most of everyday. Children aged 10 plus home only. 

If Jodie sounds like the pawfect companion for you please fill out the adoption form on our website (link in bio) and send us a message via Instagram. If you have previously filled in an application form just DM us with the name of the doggie you are interested in and one of our volunteers will be in contact.  Please make sure everyone in your house is on board with this adoption before applying. 

Things move quickly if compatible to adopt our adoptions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm at our rescue in Wicklow so please bear this in mind when applying. 

Thank you for thinking of adopting and making a difference to one dogs life. We unfortunately cannot reply to all messages regarding our doggies so we thank you for your patience while we find the perfect homes- many thanks WAW 

NB. please message Instagram instead of calling the rescue as we are busy 🐝 looking after the 🐶🐶🐶🐶 and are not involved in rehoming. 

To support us in what we do by donating please see link in our bio or text WAW to 50300 for a 4€ donation thank you WAW
❤️Booked❤️ Katie is our Sweet cocker spani ❤️Booked❤️ Katie is our Sweet cocker spaniel/poodle mix two year old girl. She has had a lucky escape from a backyard breeder who neglected her so badly she arrived a nervous wreck. 

Katie arrived covered in painful matted fur and skin and bone. At first we thought she was a boy as she had a hernia so big and matted on her tummy in fact The biggest we have seen. 

Katie had an operation to have her hernia removed. We could not traumatize her more by grooming her so she will need time before you groom her. 

I mean seriously when will people stop trying to justify and protect cash hungry greeders ? Stop buying dogs ! Simple. 

Katie is still a little nervous girl, she is very slowly beginning to trust humans. She will absolutely need another dog to help her confidence also a very experienced dog owner and someone with time and patience to help her relax and trust. not cat tested. Please don’t apply if you do not match the information above. 

Katie needs a very secure garden and someone home most of everyday. Adult only home.

If Katie sounds like the pawfect companion for you please fill out the adoption form on our website (link in bio) and send us a message via Instagram. If you have previously filled in an application form just DM us with the name of the doggie you are interested in and one of our volunteers will be in contact.  Please make sure everyone in your house is on board with this adoption before applying. 

Things move quickly if compatible to adopt our adoptions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm at our rescue in Wicklow so please bear this in mind when applying. 

Thank you for thinking of adopting and making a difference to one dogs life. We unfortunately cannot reply to all messages regarding our doggies so we thank you for your patience while we find the perfect homes- many thanks WAW 

NB. please message Instagram instead of calling the rescue as we are busy 🐝 looking after the 🐶🐶🐶🐶 and are not involved in rehoming. 

To support us in what we do by donating please see link in our bio or text WAW to 50300 for a 4 euro donation many thank you WAW
❤️Booked❤️Please take a moment to look int ❤️Booked❤️Please take a moment to look into the eyes of a girl who has been locked up all her young life to produce Puppys for cash for greedy breeders. This is a reality so many choose to ignore. 

 Mandy our Sweet 14 month old cocker spaniel/poodle mix girl Born to a breeder then sold to another breeder, She has had a lucky escape from the breeder who neglected her so badly. 

Mandy arrived with one pup as her four others had died so breeder wanted rid. Her Puppy Monty is now going soon to his forever home and it is her turn for a wonderful life.

I mean seriously when will people stop trying to justify and protect cash hungry greeders ? Stop buying dogs ! Simple. 

Mandy is a little sweet girl, adores humans.not cat tested. 

Mandy is a climber and needs a very secure garden and someone home most of everyday. Children aged 10 plus.

If Mandy sounds like the pawfect companion for you please fill out the adoption form on our website (link in bio) and send us a message via Instagram. If you have previously filled in an application form just DM us with the name of the doggie you are interested in and one of our volunteers will be in contact.  Please make sure everyone in your house is on board with this adoption before applying. 

Things move quickly if compatible to adopt our adoptions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm at our rescue in Wicklow so please bear this in mind when applying. 

Thank you for thinking of adopting and making a difference to one dogs life. We unfortunately cannot reply to all messages regarding our doggies so we thank you for your patience while we find the perfect homes- many thanks WAW 

NB. please message Instagram instead of calling the rescue as we are busy 🐝 looking after the 🐶🐶🐶🐶 and are not involved in rehoming. 

To support us in what we do by donating please see link in our bio or text WAW to 50300 for a 4 euro donation many thank you WAW
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