Finn
Finn Name: Finn Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Age: 9 Years Old About: Finn is the quiet, elusive member of the Yorkie Mafia, the affectionate nickname for this group of yorkies who share remarkably similar attitudes. Like the others, Finn was adopted and sadly returned for biting, and now lives as a forever dog in the sanctuary. Finn […]
Max
Max Name: Max Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Age: 11 Years Old About: Max is one of the members of the “Yorkie Mafia”, a group of unrelated yorkies brought together by their shared attitude rather than family ties. Max is a forever dog in the sanctuary after being returned from a previous home due to biting. Like […]
Tyler
Tyler Name: Tyler Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Age: 12 Years Old About: Tyler is one of our beloved forever dogs here at the sanctuary – and a proud member of the infamous Yorkie Mafia. While home life wasn’t quite his scene (he made that clear with his teeth), he’s a charmer with the volunteers… most of […]
Mildred
Mildred Name: Mildred Breed: Collie Age: 14 Years Old About: Mildred came to us from a hoarding situation, and she has remained shy and reserved ever since. She was adopted once, but in true Mildred fashion, she quietly slipped out of the back garden within hours and made her way back to the sanctuary, arriving […]
Scrappy
Scrappy Name: Scrappy Breed: Jack Russell Age: 8 Years Old About: Scrappy came to us under tough circumstances. When his beloved owner passed away, we were asked to mind him for two weeks…but when no one came back for him, he quietly became one of our forever dogs. It’s clear he had given his whole […]
Buddy
Buddy Name: Buddy Breed: Poodle/Terrier Cross Age: 14 Years Old About: Buddy is our distinguished poodle‑mix gentleman, thought to be around 14 years old. Over the years he’s become a familiar character in the sanctuary, especially to the volunteers he chooses as his favourites. These days, Buddy prefers the quieter side of life. You’ll often […]
Dept of Agriculture, Food & the Marine Grant
We are delighted to share that Dogs Aid received a €30,000 grant from the Department of Agriculture in December 2025.
Support Dogs Aid Through Ireland’s Re‑turn Scheme
Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary is inviting our supporters to donate your Re‑turn eligible plastic bottles and aluminium cans to help raise vital funds for the dogs in our care. Every bottle or can with the Re‑turn logo can be turned into money that directly supports our rescued dogs, covering essentials like food, veterinary treatment, and daily care.