Inspire owners – present and future to get the best from their dogs  
Re-home Irish Terriers – finding caring, permanent homes
Inform prospective owners and promote responsible ownership
Share our enthusiasm and knowledge of the breed
Help when difficult decisions have to be made

If we can encourage potential owners to think carefully before choosing this lovely breed and even if they choose not to take on a rescue, to put time and effort into finding a knowledgeable, responsible breeder: if we can inspire present owners to encourage their dogs to reach their full potential and to keep in touch with and support their breed clubs, then we are also helping reduce the numbers of dogs coming into rescue in the future.

If you are in the awful position of knowing your dog does need a new home, you will find support and impartial advice, without recriminations.

Irish terriers have a tremendous capacity for learning, for having fun and for life in general and a typical Irish will thrive on human companionship and mental stimulation. Coats are easy to maintain, feeding costs are low and working with an Irish Terrier in any discipline, whether it be agility, flyball, or gun-work is a pleasure.

But….before you get carried away, dreaming of your perfect life together, please note the word ‘typical’. An Irish Terrier that needs a new home will come with its own unique character, shaped by its individual circumstances. Remember, dogs only do what they find rewarding to do and if a dog has learned from experience that interaction with humans is unpleasant and snapping is the best way to avoid it – then the dog will snap. Likewise, a dog that has learned that pulling on the lead means they get where they want to go that bit faster – the dog will pull. Working with a dog that has a ‘past’ is incredibly rewarding, but incredibly frustrating at times too.