FAQs

Every donation and every step taken during The Big Paws with Dogs Trust will help to provide a cosy bed, veterinary care, nutritious food and, above all, love to dogs urgently in need. Your generosity directly contributes to creating a brighter future for these deserving furry friends.

At Dogs Trust, we understand the feelings of sadness that are felt when you say goodbye to your best friend. They are perfectly normal as you bid farewell to the dog who played such a huge role in your daily life. What can be even tougher, is feeling misunderstood by those who have not had the privilege to experience this love or known such a devastating loss. Often, there is no safe space to talk, to cry, to ‘paws’ and reflect of the imprint left on you forever.

If you do not feel ready to attend The Big Paws with Dogs Trust, or are concerned that your dog may cross the rainbow bridge soon, you can visit our website, www.DogsTrust.ie/NotJustADog to for supportive information.

At Dogs Trust, we understand that when your best friend passes away it can lead to feelings of loneliness and grief. Experiencing these feelings is perfectly normal as you bid farewell to the dog who played such a huge role in your daily life.

The Dogs Trust Legacy Garden is a beautiful place where you can go to remember and pay tribute to your best friend. A place where you know you're amongst friends who understand the sadness you're feeling. And it's here that we hand your specially engraved name tag honouring your dog, ensuring their memory can live on.

For more information, or to honour your friend with a dog tag, visit www.DogsTrust.ie/LovedForever

Sometimes it can be hard to understand the feelings of grief another person goes through. Our #NotJustADog campaign approaches the subject of grief when losing a furry best friend and may help you to understand. Read more on our website www.DogsTrust.ie/NotJustADog

The Dogs Trust Legacy Garden is a beautiful place where someone can go to remember and pay tribute to the dogs who have left a pawprint on their hearts. A place where they know they are amongst friends who understand the sadness they are feeling. You can purchase a specially engraved name tag honouring their dog, ensuring their memory can live on. For more information, or to honour a dog with a tag, visit www.DogsTrust.ie/LovedForever

We want to make The Big Paws enjoyable and accessible to as many walkers as possible. We know people who have lost a dog may be at various stages of grief so you can choose to walk with others or walk alone to remember that special friend.

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Every single donation raised provides each dog that comes into our care with nutritious food, veterinary treatment, a microchip, vaccinations and most importantly, love and affection from our Canine Carers and eventually, when they are ready, a forever home.

Are you looking to host your own The Big Paws with Dogs Trust event through your company, organisation, or business? We would love for you and your colleagues to get involved this year. Why not host a lunch time walk or gather in your local park or walkway. To register your interest or to learn more about how you and your company can take part, please email Louise Regazzoli  louise.regazzoli@dogtrust.ie.

We would be delighted to have your school take part! Please contact education@dogstrust.ie for information on how your school can get involved.

Thank you for your interest in supporting The Big Paws with Dogs Trust, your support means so much to dogs and pups that need a second chance at happiness.

There are a number of ways you can support the cause and event.

Of course! If you would like to support Ireland’s abandoned and forgotten dogs without taking part in a walk, you can click here to donate.