DSPCA
Dogs, cats, small animals and horses.
Animal rescues and dog pounds in County Dublin
10 rescues, shelters and council pounds in County Dublin. Contact them to adopt, foster or volunteer, or donate directly.
Cat & Dog Protection Association
NSPCA-affiliated society.
North County Dublin SPCA
NSPCA-affiliated society.
Clondalkin Animal Aid
Volunteer-run, no shelter. Strays and surrendered dogs, cats and small animals.
Fingal SPCA
Foster-based, mostly cats and small animals. Founded 1928.
Cats Aid
Volunteers foster cats in their own homes. Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow. Founded 1988.
Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary
Volunteer-run since 1987. Never puts a healthy animal down.
TNR West Dublin Rescue
Trap-neuter-return for stray and feral cats. Donate by email.
Dog Angels
Dog rescue and rehoming.
Hedgehog Rescue Dublin
Rescues and releases sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs across Leinster.
National charities
NSPCA
The national body, formerly the ISPCA. Three rehabilitation centres.
Dogs Trust Ireland
The largest dog rehoming centre in the Republic.
Hungry Horse Outside
Horse and pony rescue, rehoming nationwide.
Husky Rescue Ireland
Rescues and rehomes huskies and akitas from all over Ireland.
Report cruelty or neglect in Dublin
Pets and horses: NSPCA cruelty helpline
1800 26 46 25Farm animals: Department of Agriculture
01 607 2379