ISPCA
Longford (national)
National charity with animal rescue centres and inspectors.
All animals
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Animal shelters and rescues in Ireland
Established organisations with official websites. Check each centre's site for which animals are available, opening times and how adoption works.
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Shelters and rescues
DSPCA
Dublin
Dublin's largest animal shelter, based in Rathfarnham.
DogsCatsSmall mammalsHorses
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Dublin
Rehoming centre in Finglas and a national foster network.
Dogs
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