Our advocacy work
Building a better future for dogs in Ireland is a key part of our work. Read more about the ways we're campaigning for dogs and their owners through our advocacy work.
![Adult foxhound, outside, sitting down, on grass](https://www.dogstrust.ie/images/800x600/assets/2022-08/foxhound_dog_darlington_dogstrust_01_0.jpg)
There are still many dog welfare issues in Ireland that need to improve. We believe that the best way to make a difference is to work with the people who can effect change.
We are always working in the background to make Ireland a better place to be a dog and dog owner.
Whether we're lobbying government, petitioning for law changes, or campaigning to raise awareness of key issues: we won't rest until we make Ireland a safe and happy place for dogs, so we never have to let any dog down.
We really appreciate your support (and we know the dogs do too!)
![Make Ireland more dog friendly](https://www.dogstrust.ie/images/400x300/assets/2024-06/DFi%20Day.png)
![We can end Greyhound racing for good](https://www.dogstrust.ie/images/400x300/assets/2022-09/Landscape-esther_greyhound_harefield_dogstrust_02.jpg)
Dogs Trust call for a phased end to greyhound racing.
How your support helps
With your support we can bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction.