Cottage Rescue

Cottage Rescue is a Small Animal Rescue based in Co Tipperary and was founded by Hannah Fitzgerald, the rescue prides itself on being a Safe Haven for any animal that needs help in finding its new 'forever' home.



The aim of Cottage Rescue is the prevention of cruelty to animals, the promotion of animal welfare, and the rescue and re-homing of unwanted or stray domestic animals. We also work closely with the public through education. We also help the public to rehome their dogs and cats and any other animal they may have. We work closely with the local Garda, Vets and our local Dog Wardens and also with the Media which makes animal welfare much easier.


Cottage Rescue works in a home environment, with specially built kennels and runs to house the rescue animals in. They are also brought into our homes to be properly assessed so that they can be re-homed more successfully. We work closely with our adopters by doing home-checks to find out just what they are looking for in their new animal. We are then able to match the new adopter with the animal that will best suit their home and family life. A small adoption fee is required to help cover the costs of vaccinations and veterinary treatment the animal has received before going into its new home.
Cottage Rescue also deals with animal neglect and cruelty. We investigate reports of cruelty to animals and where necessary we bring in Vets and the Guards in order to bring charges against the owner. We often take in dogs and horses from desperate situations and they require extensive medical care before they can be rehomed.
The rescue is continuing to grow and as it is we are constantly looking for more ways to raise funds to help us continue caring for the animals. You might be curious about where the donations to Cottage Rescue are spent. When we receive donations the money goes directly into an account set up for Cottage Rescue. The money is then spent on veterinary bills which include vaccinations, microchipping, worm doses, neutering/spaying, flea treatments, and any other care that the animals coming in may need, we also purchase dog food, horse feed and bedding for the animals. The bills for the Rescue are never-ending and we are always very grateful for any donations!
Anyone interested in rehoming animal or needing information, can contact us as we are always happy to answer any questions. Please do understand that the Rescue is run by only one volunteer and she is often kept busy dealing with the rescue that it is impossible to answer the phone each time it rings and that I can only return emergency calls, I do my best to keep up with the phone calls but sometimes I might be in the middle of caring for the animals or transporting when a phone call arrives. Your understanding and patience is greatly appreciated when calling.
There are many ways to help Cottage Rescue, you can foster and also help by making donations of food, or other animal related items. Of course donations of money always help for the continuous care of the animals we take in. We can also post out forms to set up standing orders for those wishing to make a monthly donation to us with the animals in Cottage Rescue's care.

Cottage Rescue has been approved for Charitable Status 4th May 2017 Registered Charity Number (RCN) 20105464

Longfield, Gooldscross
Cashel, E25AF50
Ireland