Dog of the Week: Ernie 🐶 A handsome 9 month old Collie mix who’s still a pup at heart 💙 Ernie loves other dogs & could live with older children 🐾 He’ll need patience & plenty of love as he continues to grow in confidence💛 Apply to adopt: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ microchip: 981098109196642 #adopt

Meet Alexia 💫 A gentle girl who’s been the best mum to her pups! Now it’s her turn to find a home 🐾 Alexia is just 1 yr old, house trained, affectionate & ready for her next chapter 💕 Apply to adopt here: www.madra.ie/dog-profile/... Microchip: 981020002591827 #dogsofbluesky

We’re now accepting applications for the Woodstock puppies 🐾🐕 If you feel one of the puppies could be the right fit for you, please send in an application at www.madra.ie/adoption-form/ #rescuedogs #puppylove #adoptdontshop Read more below (1/2) 👇

A happy update from Rua 🐾 Almost 5 months since her adoption and she is flying it! "A very well behaved dog that just wants to sleep, fetch ball and go for walks" ☺️ She's fully settled in and growing in confidence every day, just look at that smile 😜💫 #adoptdontshop #rescuedog #dogsofbluesky

Join our friends at the Galway SPCA and the worldwide sighthound community on Sunday Sept. 28th for the Great Global Greyhound Walk 🐾🐕 📍Where: Rinville Park, Oranmore (H91 W678) Meeting point: Picnic benches at the top of the park. More info 👇(1/2) #community #dogwalk #ireland

Brave, bright, and full of bounce, Freddie is thriving in foster care. He’s a whiz at training and would love a calm home (and maybe a sweet little doggy girlfriend too! 😄). Could you be his chance at a forever home? 🐾💙 Apply to adopt here: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ 📍 Microchip: 981098109054385

A Very Happy Pupdate! 🐾💙 A few weeks ago, 13 newborn pups were found alone in the woods. Thanks to your amazing response, the mother was found & reunited with them. Sadly, a few didn’t make it 😔.. but the survivors are thriving ! The cuteness is off the scale 💕 #puppies #rescuedogs #dogsofbluesky

✨Fun Fact Friday✨ Why do dogs tilt their heads?🐕🐾 💙 To hear more clearly 💙 See around their muzzles 💙 Pick up on facial expressions & emotions 💙 Show curiosity or encourage interaction In humans a head tilt makes someone appear more empathetic & trustworthy. Perhaps dogs figured this out before us!

Meet Satie 🌸😋 At just 18 months, little Satie is still learning to trust the world. She’s a gentle soul looking for a quiet, patient home and ideally a calm doggy friend to help guide her ! 🩷 📩 Apply to adopt Satie: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ 📍 Microchip: 981098108846719 #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

A massive thank you to Cawley’s in Craughwell for organising their 2025 Honda 50 Run in aid of MADRA 🐾💙 They raised an incredible €1,600. We’re beyond grateful for their support. This generous donation will make a real difference, especially for all the puppies who are in our care currently 🐕

Max has been a much loved pet, but due to a change in circumstances he now needs a new family to love him through his golden years. Could you give this 12 yr old jack Russell the peaceful retirement he deserves ?☺️🐾 Apply: www.madra.ie/dog-profile/... Microchip: 981098109115491 #rescuedog #adoptme

Simba says hello ! 💫💙 This 10 yr old Collie x loves his walks & quiet time in his crate. He’s looking for a peaceful retirement home, where he can enjoy life at his own pace 🐾 🐕Read more here: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ 📍Microchip: 981098106374950 #adoptdontshop #rescuedog #dogsofbluesky

From heartbreak to hope... 💙 Homer is a resilient young boy who’s learning to enjoy being a pup again. He’s food motivated, loves ball & just wants a home that’ll love him back 🥹 📩 Read more about Homer: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ 📍Microchip: 972274200025631 #dogsofbluesky #adoptdontshop #rescue

Shy but full of potential, Lucy is a young Terrier mix ready to bloom 💐🐾 With a gentle home and a steady doggy friend, she’ll be your loyal little shadow in no time. 📩 Apply to adopt Lucy here: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ 📍 Microchip: 981020002591634 #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #irishdog #dog

Sandy may be 10 but don’t tell him that! This gentle lad is looking for a peaceful, cat free home with someone who understands resource guarding. A soft bed & a stroll a day is all he asks. 📩 Apply to adopt here: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ 🐾 Microchip: 966000100504143 #adoptdontshop #seniordog

Introducing... Gemi ! ✨🐕 A stunning 5 year old Collie. Smart, loyal and full of energy, she’d be happiest in a quiet rural home where she can shine. Could you be her adventure pal? 💙👉 www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ Microchip: 972274000310703 #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #speirgorm #dogsofbluesky

Nealy is a kennel favourite here at MADRA 🐕✨ He’s shy with new people but thrives on calm companionship, routine and positive training! Looking for a rural, adult only home where he can show off his smarts ☺️👇 Apply to adopt: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ 🦴 Microchip: 972274200164477 #rescuedog #adopt

💙 Max, the tiny Terrier with a big heart 💙 At 12 yrs old, this smart Jack Russell is looking for a cosy home where he can enjoy walks & being the best little watchdog around. 🏡Could you give Max the retirement he deserves? 🐾 www.madra.ie/dog-profile/... Microchip: 981098109115491 #rescuedog #adopt

👋 Say hello to little Sacha! This shy girl is looking for a calm, patient home where she can bloom at her own pace. She loves long grass, soft teddies and quiet company. Could she be your new best friend?🙂‍↕️ 🌼 Microchip: 981098108845784 🐕‍🦺 Apply to adopt: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ #rescuedog #adopt

Few things tug at our hearts more than seeing older dogs arrive at our kennels💙🥺 Diego, Max, Simba, Sandy & Piper are all hoping for a second chance. Senior dogs may not have years ahead, but they deserve all the love. Could you open your heart to them?🐾 Read more: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ #adopt

Once again, a massive THANK YOU to everyone who responded to our post! Your kind donations mean the puppies in our care now have plenty of nutritious food ☺️💙 We really appreciated it ! If you'd like to make an ongoing difference, you can make a donation here 👇 www.madra.ie/donate/ #rescuedogs #dog

MoCara means “my friend” in Irish & this gorgeous Rottweiler is ready to be just that 🐕🍀💙 MoCara’s been a much loved family pet. She would thrive in a calm rural home. Could you be her forever friend?🤞Read more here: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ Microchip: 972274200446264 #adopt #speirgorm #rescuedog

Happy 7th Birthday to Anu! 🎉🐾 We’re so delighted to see her living her best life. Big birthday cuddles from all of us at MADRA! 🎂✨ #adoptdontshop #rescuedogs

Bonnie is a Patterdale Terrier with a big heart 🐾 She loves adventure and is looking for someone to share the fun with ! She can live happily with other dogs. Looking for a playful pal? Bonnie could be your girl ! 💕 Apply to Adopt here: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ Microchip: 981098108843672 #dogs

Cuteness overload 🥹🐾 We've had an influx of pups recently & our stocks of puppy food are running low 🐕👉 Donations can be ordered online via PetConnection.ie to be delivered to our kennels. If you cant donate, sharing makes a huge difference! We’re so grateful for ANY support. Thank you💙 #dogrescue

Huge thanks to the Siteminder team ! 💙 We had a fabulous day at the kennels with the crew. Lots of work and improvements got done and lots of doggy's got cuddles too 😄🐾 Interested in corporate volunteering with MADRA ? Read more here 👇 www.madra.ie/corporate-vo... #volunteer #speirgorm

🌟 Dog of the Week 🌟 Meet Lucy, a Terrier x who came to us frightened but is slowly building her confidence ☺️💙 She loves training, playing with her teddies and splashing in water. Once she trusts you, she adores cuddles 🐾 👉 Apply to adopt Lucy today: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ #adoptme #rescuedog

💜 Meet Tish & Winston 💙 This sweet bonded pair were found abandoned, but they haven’t lost their love for people. Winston loves his toys, Tish loves her bed 🐾 They’re inseparable so we’re looking for a home together. Could you be their happy ending? 🏡👉 Apply here www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ #dogs

🌟Sunday Spotlight: Freddie🌟 Freddie is a playful little terrier. He can be shy, but with gentle introductions he shows his sweet side 🐾 He loves other dogs and is a dream to train 🐶✨ Freddie’s looking for a patient home where he can build confidence. 👉Apply to adopt here www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/

Say hello to some of the newest members of MADRA 🐾 These 9 pups will be ready for forever homes in a few weeks time 💙 With a recent influx of puppies we urgently need more fosters. If you can foster & are based in Galway (or nearby) please get in touch 🐶 ✨ Apply today: www.madra.ie/fostering-qu...

If you can help us out please apply via the foster application here: www.madra.ie/fostering-qu... Or you can help by simply sharing so we can hopefully find a suitable foster 🤞🐾💙 #fosterneeded #dogrescue

MADRA girls Daisy & Poppy are the happiest helpers ! 🐾 They loved sitting on the turf and couldn’t wait for it to be filled. It goes to show when you adopt a dog you give them a brand new lease on life! Thanks to Caroline for the lovely update 💙🐕 #rescuedogs #adoptdontshop #rescueismyfavouritebreed

Dog of the Week: Brody 🐾 A 19 week old Collie x Lab pup. He's clever, bouncy & full of love. Great with kids & other dogs. He needs training, mental stimulation and a secure garden. Could you be the right fit for him? Apply below 💙🐕📩 www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ 📌 Microchip: 981020002591731 #rescuedog

🐾 Pupdate 🐾 Mum has been found & reunited with her puppies 💛 She’d gotten lost. Her owners had no idea the pups were found! Once grown, they’ll be available for adoption. Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this happy ending happen. You proved that sharing really makes a difference 💙🐕 #rescuedog

Lovely Lucy is still learning to trust but she’s come a long way 💙 This clever girl loves training & would thrive with a calm dog pal to show her the ropes (like her bestie Freddie). Could you be her chance at forever 🏡? 🐾 Microchip: 981020002591634 Apply to adopt Lucy: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/

🚨 Update: We shared on our Instagram the heartbreaking story of 13 newborn pups. Sadly, some of the weaker puppies haven’t survived 😔 The rest are being bottle fed every 2hrs by fosterers! They’re little fighters 💙 Contact us in confidence: 0861861090 / [email protected] / How to help below 👇(1/2)

🐾 Meet Sandy: A 10 yr old Springer Spaniel who’s loving life in foster care. He still enjoys his daily strolls but is ready to settle into a calm home for his golden years ☺️💫 Could you give him the retirement home he deserves? 🐶 Microchip: 966000100504143 Read more here: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/

Sacha wants to know what you think of her new haircut 😁💈 This shy Shih Zhu cross is looking for a home where she is given time to blossom. Give her patience and she’ll give you her heart. Could you love Sacha ? 💛🐾 Apply to adopt here: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ Microchip: 981098108845784 #rescuedog

Finn’s been waiting 8 months for a home of his own 💛 This toy-loving Collie mix is full of charm and ready for a quiet life filled with cuddles, walks, and care. Could you be his forever foster? 🐾🥹 Apply to adopt here: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ Microchip: 981020000393667 #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

Tish & Winston are a lovable duo who were found abandoned but haven’t let that dim their joy 🐾 💙 They’re bonded besties who deserve to stay together 🐶🐶 Let's find them a home with eachother! Read more here: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ 📍 Microchip: 981098109196742 #adoptdontshop #rescuedogs #doglover

Homer has been through so much in his short life, but you'd never know it he’s gentle, playful and full of love. This sweet pup is looking for a patient home to help him keep healing. 💙🐾 Could you give him a chance ? Apply to adopt here: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ 🐶 Microchip: 972274200025631

Nealy is a clever Collie who’s been waiting far too long 💙💫 He’s a pro at learning tricks, adores his walks and has a huge heart. He needs a calm, adult home with patience & ideally a doggy friend. Based in Galway only 🐕🐾 📩Apply to adopt here: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ Microchip: 972274200164477

Lucy’s had a tough start, but this bright, long-legged beauty is full of love and curiosity. She needs patience, a quiet home and a playful, confident dog to show her the ropes . Could she be your new best friend? 💛 Microchip: 981020002591634 Apply to adopt here: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ #rescue

Meet Gemi 🖤 A stunning Border Collie who’s clever and loyal. She needs a quiet home where her strong herding instincts won’t be overwhelmed. Gemi adores her people, is gentle at home and loves peaceful evening runs. Think you could be her perfect match? Apply here 👇 www.madra.ie/dog-profile/...

Shy little Sacha is looking for a calm, patient home where she can bloom at her own pace. She loves playing in long grass, soft teddies and quiet company. Could you be her safe haven? 🌼 Microchip: 981098108845784 Apply to adopt here: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ #adoptdontshop #rescuedog

Fun Fact Friday! 🐾🎉 Did you know adult dogs typically have 42 teeth? 😄🐕 That’s 10 more than humans! Their upper jaw holds 20 teeth, while the lower has 22, all perfectly designed for chomping, chewing, and even tug-of-war victories! 🐾 #dogrescue #dogsofbluesky #rescuedog

🚨 15 Summits. No Sleep. All for Rescue Dogs 🐾 Dann is climbing Carrauntoohil 15 times in a row 👀 matching the height of Everest 🏔️ to raise vital funds for Rescue Dogs in Ireland 💪🐶 Show your support and donate 👇 Find the link below We’re with you all the way, Dann! Much love from MADRA 💙

🐾 To mark 20 yrs of MADRA, we’ve created a limited edition dog tag for Certified MADRA Dogs! Get yours email [email protected] or call 0851861090 We'll be in Galway City Centre this Sat 26th July for MADRA Dog Day💙 We’d love to see you & your dog there🐕 We’ll be out from 9am raising much needed funds!

Sweet boy Saxo prefers his own space and a slower pace. If you’ve got a quiet home and a patient heart, this shy Shih Zhu mix just might be your perfect match. 💙 Microchip: 981098108844053 Apply to adopt here: www.madra.ie/dog-profiles/ #shihzhu #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #dogsofbluesky

Fantastic day at the kennels with the wonderful team from Wayfair 👏💙🐕 Their work will make a huge difference for our rescue dogs 🐾 Ever thought of corporate volunteering? Read more about how your team can help our dogs while having an amazing team building experience😊👉 www.madra.ie/corporate-vo...