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Dogs Trust

Dogs Trust Ireland

Dublin, Ireland

Animal welfare
CharityFounded 2005National reach
Profile last updated: March 12, 2026

About

Founded in 2005, Dogs Trust is a charity based in Dublin, Ireland working on animal welfare.

Dogs Trust Ireland is a dog welfare charity, registered in Dublin as a company limited by guarantee. It rehomes dogs across Ireland from its rehoming centre in Finglas, Dublin, and runs a foster programme, dog training and behaviour advice, and fundraising campaigns. It also campaigns on issues such as puppy farming, breeding cruelty and greyhound racing, and works to support owners who need help keeping their dogs. The charity states that it rehomes dogs from across the whole of Ireland and places dogs with foster carers, including outside the Greater Dublin area.

Location

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

2005

Organisation type

Charity

Legal form

company limited by guarantee

Legal name

Dogs Trust Ireland

Charity number

20057978

Registration

396919

Focus areas

dog welfareanimal welfarerehomingfosteringdog trainingpuppy farmingIreland

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Animal welfare

Works for

Animals

How they work

Direct servicesAdvocacy & campaigningAwareness & educationVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Home from Home foster programme

Animal welfare · Ireland

Places vulnerable dogs, such as puppies, older, injured or unwell dogs, with foster carers while they await forever homes.

Dog School

Animal welfare · Ireland

Training classes and self-led resources for dogs and their owners, including puppy classes.

Sleepover Club

Animal welfare · Ireland

Short-term fostering option for people who can host a dog for a limited time.

Underdogs

Animal welfare · Ireland

Highlights long-term resident dogs at the rehoming centre who are seeking homes.

Countries of operation

Ireland

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsLegacies

Ways to support

DonateVolunteerSponsorshipLegacy givingFundraise

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Good Governance Award

Published Accounts Award

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