RESCUING AND REHOMING ANIMALS IN KERRY SINCE 2006
DOG REHOMING
Dogs come into KLAWS’ care from a variety of sources. It can be a litter of unwanted puppies, a failed working dog, or a dog whose owner has either passed away or gone into residential care. What all our dogs have in common is that they are looking for a loving forever home. Some of those dogs would be better suited for a single-person household, others would thrive as members of a big family. But they all need a warm bed, love, attention and security in their forever homes. If you would like to adopt a dog, please click here
CAT REHOMING
Rescue cats and kittens may be found on roadsides, abandoned in derelict buildings, left motherless or starving after a fallout from yet another 'accidental pregnancy', etc. But, luckily, good people have not disappeared from this world and give us hope and encouragement to continue on our mission to keep rescuing and rehoming stray, abandoned or semi-feral cats. If you are looking to add a fluffy new member to your family, look no further - chances are, we probably have one ready to be rehomed who is just perfect for you! To adopt a cat, please click here
DOG/CAT FOSTERING
Ever wonder what it's like to make a difference in a life of someone in need? Become a fosterer and find out! Fostering rescue animals is a highly rewarding experience and a beautiful way of giving back to your community. Of course, it's not just fosterers we're always looking for, we welcome all kinds of help! To find out more and/or apply, please click the button below.
OUR CHARITY SHOP
IN KENMARE
23 MAIN STREET
OPENING HOURS:
MONDAY - SATURDAY
11 AM - 4 PM
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Our shop has bargains galore: from cute jewellery to gorgeous jackets and more!
POP IN AND SHOP FOR A GOOD CAUSE!
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Every cent you spend in our charity shop
will go towards helping
the rescue animals in our care.
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We couldn't do what we do without your help! Your contribution helps us to continue rescuing and rehoming cats and dogs in South Kerry.
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***Announcement of the allocation of the government grants to animal welfare charities***
The recipients of the €6.4 million in grants to animal welfare charities in Ireland were announced on 12 December 2025 ‘in recognition of excellent work and the challenges faced by the animal welfare charities’. This year’s allocation is the highest ever awarded under the Animal Welfare Grants Programme. Announcing the allocation, Minister Martin Heydon TD said, ‘I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank the staff and all the volunteers in these organisations for their dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes to animals in their care’. We at KLAWS are truly honoured and grateful to be one of the four animal welfare charities in Kerry who have been chosen as recipients of this grant. The other three are Animal Help Net Kerry, Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds, and Kerry SPCA. Congratulations to all and keep up the good work! The very generous €20,000 awarded to KLAWS this year by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine will help us to continue the work we’ve been doing in South Kerry for 20 years now. These funds will go towards the needs of all animals in our care: their food, transport, access to veterinary care, neutering (including the numerous TNR programmes we operate), etc. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine for this generous award. And we would like to thank all our volunteers, adopters and supporters for all your help through the years. Thank you!
NOTHING MAKES US HAPPIER THAN A HAPPY ENDING:
Greetings from Forever Homes
To report animal cruelty, please contact one of the following organisations:
Kerry SPCA phone 066-712 8588, website www.kerryspca.org
ISPCA phone 0818-515 515, website www.ispca.ie