Ashbourne Animal Welfare

01/11/2026

Luna!

Luna is a lovely 7 month old puppy who came to us last week after her owner was unable to keep her after only having her for 4wks - she was purchased with good intentions but sadly it didn’t go to plan.

She’s a big girl… already 24kg! And she’s only going to get bigger! So please bear this in mind!

Luna is a sweetie! She’s got a lovely personality and seems to enjoy meeting people.. especially if a cuddle is on offer!

As with all puppies, she can be mouthy during play.. especially if she gets zoomies in our exercise paddocks! She may not be 100% housetrained… and may chew! She’s a big baby after all..!

Luna doesn’t like being left alone, and would prefer a home with people who are around a lot to keep her entertained! She will need further training, and help building up her confidence.

She’s good with other dogs, albeit a little worried… she does chase cats!

Do you have a large puppy shaped hole in your life! We would love to see Luna in a new, forever home so she can start settling and getting used to her new routine!

Enquiries via our online form only.

01/11/2026

This morning saw 27 hounds (and Deez!), join Ark resident and guest of honour, retired racer Tom, on our monthly Greyhound walk. It was sunny and there were sausages aplenty, thanks to walk regulars, Ace and Iggy & Lara, so a lovely morning was had by all.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, we hope you'll be able to make our next walk, which will be held on Sunday 6th December, same time same place!

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween from all at the Ark! 🎃👻💀

30/10/2026

Dave!

Dave is a lovely 1yr old Cockerpoo crossbreed who came to us due to his previous owner not having the time for him, and the children in the home had lost interest and weren’t helping with his care.. they decided that Dave would be happier in a new home with more attention!

He’s a fun loving, super friendly boy who seems to take anything in his stride! He absolutely loves people… and could live in a home with children over 5yrs, but he is young and boisterous, so please take that into consideration before enquiring.

He’s good with other dogs, and may be able to share his home.. this would be dependent on a dog meeting, here at the Ark! Dave also passed his cat test… although he clearly wanted to play, there was no malice in him, and with careful introductions with confident cats he would be ok.

He’s full of energy, and will need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation in his new home! A garden for him to play in would be good too…

Dave’s previous owner did report that he has separation anxiety, so he would need a home with people who won’t leave him much until some work has taken place to allow him to feel more comfortable being left alone.

29/10/2026

SHOP OPEN DAY

Rocco is getting in the Christmas Spirit already with his festive squeaky toy!

It’s only 8 weeks away!! So you’d better get your Christmas Cards ready!

We have a SHOP OPEN DAY on Saturday 31st 12-3pm… where our beautiful selection of charity Christmas cards will be available to buy, with all proceeds going to our charity… as well as a selection of gifts!

Pop along for a browse!

28/10/2026

Mist and her daughter, River.

Mist is approximately 2yr old, and she was found in the middle of nowhere, along with her tiny kitten, River.

Mist is incredibly friendly and affectionate, and she was found near a busy road… the land owner thinks that’s she’d been abandoned there!

We would love this pair to find a new home together… Mist has been a great mum, and River gets lots of confidence from her. It would be a shame to separate them as River can be quite shy.

Enquiries via our online form only.

Please note that as River is shy, she would probably prefer a new home without young children.

27/10/2026

Christmas is coming, and the Christmas cards are in stock!

We’ve got lots of beautiful Christmas card designs for sale in our shop! There’s something for everyone… check it out! 🎄🎅🏻

You can order online here - https://ashbourneanimalwelfare.org/christmas-cards-2/

Or we have a shop open day on Saturday 31st October 12-3pm!

And we have our Open Weekend 14th & 15th November!

Don’t leave it too late!!

27/10/2026

🖤🖤NATIONAL BLACK CAT DAY🖤🖤

A perfect day for a little appeal for 2 of our longer stay residents… Robyn & Lark!

These 4yr old sisters have been with us for over 2yrs!!

Robyn is friendly, whereas Lark prefers to keep herself to herself… she’s not unfriendly.. but likes her own space!

We would love to find them a home together!

27/10/2026

New friends!

Autumn, on the left is an American Bulldog, aged 6yrs. She came to us from a pound where she ended up as an out of time unclaimed stray!

Freya, on the right is a Springer crossbreed, aged 1.5yrs. She came to us as her previous owner was unwell!

Freya has been with us for 5 months, and since she came to us she’s been quite reactive to other dogs… however this past couple of weeks, Freya has been showing signs of wanting to be friendly with others!! She’s been getting to know Autumn (and a couple of others)… and they get along great!
She’s a cuddle monster with people… but isn’t sociable with cats or other small animals.

Autumn has only been with us for a couple of weeks.. she’s a good natured girl! She loves people and is proving to be great around other dogs too! She’s not sociable with cats or other small animals.

Both of these girls are quite heavy.. and can be strong when they want to be!!

Both deserve their forever homes soon!

27/10/2026