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At Dogs in Distress, we rescue dogs who have been abandoned, mistreated, or left without hope — and we give them the care, love, and safety they deserve. Every dog in our care is neutered, vaccinated, wormed, and microchipped, and many need urgent medical treatment, rehabilitation, or special support before they can find their forever home.
We are a completely volunteer-run charity with no or physical shelter.
Our amazing network of foster families opens their homes and hearts to dogs in need, and your donations make it possible to provide them with everything they require — from food and toys to vital veterinary care.
Whether it’s €5 or €50, your kindness directly changes lives.
Every euro helps us rescue, heal, and rehome more dogs across Ireland.
Your Impact
How Your Donation Helps
Veterinary Care
Help cover emergency treatment, vaccinations, neutering, and health checks.
Daily Essentials
Provide food, bedding, toys, and everything our foster dogs need.
Rescue Support
Help us rescue more dogs from pounds and difficult situations.
Foster Care
Support our amazing foster families caring for dogs across Ireland.
Forever Homes
Help prepare every dog for a safe and successful adoption.
Emergency Rescue
Provide urgent support when dogs need immediate care and protection.
Monthly Giving
Choose a Monthly Donation That Makes a Difference
Feed a Dog
Help provide nutritious meals every day.
$10 /month
- Feed one rescue dog
- Daily nutritious meals
- Healthy treats included
- Support foster care
Rescue Support
Our most popular monthly donation.
$21 /month
- 💡 Donations of €250+ annually may qualify for an additional 40% through the Irish Charitable Donation Scheme, increasing your impact at no extra cost.
- Support rescue operations
Healthy Start
Help protect every rescued dog.
$30 /month
- Vaccinations provided
- Microchipping included
- Worming treatments covered
- Preventative healthcare
New Beginning
Life-changing veterinary treatment.
$100 /month
- 💡 Also qualifies for the Irish Charitable Donation Scheme when eligible, helping your donation go even further.
- Essential surgery support
Other ways to Donate
Every Euro Counts
Your Kindness Changes Lives
Years of Rescue
Dogs Rehomed
Volunteer Run
F. A. Q
Frequently Asked Questions
You can donate securely online, set up a monthly donation, make a bank transfer, or support us through one of our other fundraising initiatives.
Yes. Monthly donations provide reliable support and help us plan ahead, ensuring we can continue rescuing, caring for, and rehoming dogs throughout the year.
Every donation helps fund veterinary care, food, bedding, rehabilitation, transport, and other essential costs involved in caring for rescue dogs.
Yes. Eligible donations may qualify for the Irish Charitable Donation Scheme, allowing Dogs in Distress to claim additional funding from Revenue at no extra cost to you.
Absolutely. You can also donate goods, sponsor our kennels, leave a gift in your Will, or support us through fundraising events and community initiatives.
If you have any questions about donating or need assistance, please contact our team. We'll be happy to help and answer any queries you may have.
