New .co.uk website

Visit irishretrieverrescue.co.uk Irish Retriever Rescue have launched their new .co.uk website. There you will find all the information you need to adopt or foster one of our rescue dogs, or to get involved and help out. New dogs seeking their forever home will be posted the .co.uk site as well as on the IRR Facebook page. This website will continue to run as an archive of the history of IRR, and our Roll of Honour for dogs who have passed to Rainbow Bridge.

WELCOME

This website is in memory of and dedicated to Belinda, who was a true friend to all animals in need, especially to the dogs that she helped rescue with IRR.

We will continue to provide updates on the dogs currently featured here, as well as a Roll of Honour recording bereavements of our IRR dogs and their closest friends.

All dogs currently seeking their forever home can be found on the main website at www.irishretrieverrescue.co.uk

Between 2005 and April 2021, IRR re-homed over 1,305 dogs

REMEMBERING OUR WONDERFUL DOGS AND THEIR HUMAN ANGELS

In Memory
Our Roll of Honour, remembering those who have crossed to Rainbow Bridge
Belinda McAvoy
Remembering Belinda McAvoy and her contribution to IRR
Carers & Keepers Roll of Honour
Remembering our Carers and Keepers who have crossed to Rainbow Bridge
Happy Endings
Read about our successful adoptions

LATEST SITE UPDATES

Marlow Jones
09-02-2026
Brax Dines
28-01-2026
Ripple Yeandle
04-01-2026
Tarran Dewis
30-12-2025
Ruby Smith
29-12-2025
Bill Wright
28-12-2025
Robbie Buckley
28-12-2025
Hunny
19-10-2025

LATEST NEWS

Di James
07-02-2024
In Memory Former IRR volunteer Di James passed away, peacefully, on Monday 5 February 2024. Her husband, Alan, said it was her request for no fuss, funeral or flowers, and that donations to IRR in memory Di and her dogs,
In Memory – Irish Retriever Rescue
05-06-2023
By Pauline Jefferey - The Rolls of Honour make for very sad reading.
In Memory of Dylan Dog
22-03-2023
Dylan wasn't an IRR dog, however, his sister Lilly was, so when 'Dylan Dog' sadly crossed to Rainbow Bridge his beloved mum, decided to raise some money and donate the funds to Irish Retriever Rescue.
Introducing Hashie – UPDATE
27-04-2022
At the beginning of March, we were contacted by one of the fabulous Irish rescuers that we work with regularly to ask if we could take a 4-year-old male Golden. He had been surrendered to them that day with no

FUNDRAISING

Gizmo and Sprocket Memorial Appeal
Our Poorly Dogs Appeal
Hugo’s Wishes
Hugo’s Wishes scheme to celebrate and fundraise for those dogs that IRR have committed to funding for their lifetimes
Easy Ways to Raise Funds for IRR
Raise funds for IRR when you shop or recycle printer ink cartridges

EXPLORE MORE

Shannon Bisset
Our Mascot's Sad Story
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News
News Updates and Archive
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Dog Pawitry
Dog Pawitry from our Pawet Laureat and Pawther
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IRR Sponsor Dogs
Generous dogs, many who needed extra special care and attention, helping to raise funds for their needy cousins.
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Special Events
Reunions and fundraising events
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The Belinda McAvoy Memorial Award
In memory of Belinda McAvoy
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Our Paralympian
Duke and his 3D printed leg
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Our Bionic Lady
Lottie was abandoned, found tied to gates. After all reasonable attempts to find her owner failed, they contacted IRR for help.
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Orrie Our Wonder Dog
Our wonder Dog Orrie
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IRR Special Mums
Read the stories of our surprise puppies
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