Dundalk Dog Rescue

Giving unwanted dogs a second chance

Our Mission

To save the lives of dogs on the ” put to sleep” lists in pounds, to help rehabilitate and rehome them, and to promote responsible dog ownership.

Dogs end up at the pound for a number of reasons. A stray dog in the pound has 5 days to be reclaimed or re-homed (Control of Dogs Act, 1986). A dog surrendered by it’s owners may be euthanised immediately. Louth County Council does it’s best to rehome dogs but unfortunately due to the sheer volume of dogs entering the pound many dogs are listed for euthanasia to accommodate new arrivals.

How to Help

Make a donation

Donating could not be easier! You can send the text ‘DDR’ to 50300 or use our PayPal link.

You can also contact us for our banking details to set up a direct debit.

Sponsor a dog

We have a lot of dogs in foster and these dogs need a lot of TLC and help. You now have a chance to sponsor a dog.
It’s a once-off payment and you get a sponsorship pack.

Sponsor a kennel

For the equivalent of just €1 per day, you could make a huge difference. Your sponsorship would help to cover the cost of cleaning, heating and general maintenance of the kennel, which could become a home to over 40 dogs per annum. You can choose to have your company logo displayed on the front door of the kennel for all visitors to see, during your year of sponsorship.

Organise a Fundraising Event

Some ideas include: coffee morning, sponsored parachute jump, sponsored run/walk, raffle… the list is endless.

Contribute towards Dog Food & Supplies

It costs a lot to run the rescue and we have weekly costs such as dog food, poop bags and cleaning supplies we require to keep the centre running. You can buy from our Wish List or donate to us directly by clicking on the dropdown and selecting items you’d like to sponsor.

Dog Food & Kennel Supplies

Become a Foster Carer

Foster carers are the cornerstone of the dog rescue. Become a foster carer and help out a dog in need during the most difficult time in their lives.

Our Partners

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   joe mcgloughlin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic volunteers great chat with them all super friendly and the place was spotless clean  take a bow everyone involved
  
 
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   Martin Smith 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent facilities run by amazing people and volunteers
  
 
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   Sorcha Szczerbiak 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an absolutely outstanding experience working with Jutta during the trial rehoming  period and then adoption of a fantastic Shih Tzu who is such a welcome addition to my life. It's extremely evident that the DDR team takes the time to find the right matches for the people who want to adopt, and they care about ensuring that the animals are happy in their new environment. Jutta was wonderful with explaining the process fully, keeping me informed about upcoming vet visits, and checking in regularly to see how things were going. I would strongly recommend that anyone who is interested in adopting a dog do so through DDR. I was made to feel at ease and supported through the whole process, and I've no complaints.