Galway SPCA

Galway SPCA Working tirelessly to help abandoned, abused, and neglected animals in Galway since 1985

GalwaySPCA is a charity based in Galway city and Killimor, Co Galway with the aim to help, rescue, rehabilitate and re-home all animals to forever homes.

26/03/2025

*DISTRESSING CONTENT*

When we say

"we have no words"..

that's actually not true because we have plenty to say but sadly we have been saying them over and over again for so many years now that we have become accustomed to

"not being heard"

by those who SHOULD be making changes to stop the suffering of innocent animals.

This poor horse was left to die alone in a field ...

*In pain
*Too weak to stand
*Skin and bone
*Scared
*Dehydrated
*No Chip

And the only thing we could humanely do was to release her from her life of misery .

Videos such as the one below are appearing on a daily basis across this country ,showcasing the level of cruelty and neglect horses,dogs,cats and other animals are being subjected to.

But nothing changes ..

For the animals or for us ,the Rescues.

Fly high sweetheart,we are so sorry we couldn't save you ...❤️

Our grateful thanks to the concerned member of the public who didnt ignore you ..

To Helen for going out and staying with you as you drew your last breath and to the caring vets at Clinic Craughwell for acting so quickly and efficiently.

You will be remembered...❤️

*Despite searching for the other horse seen in the video later that day and over the past two days there has been no sign...We are unsure whether he has been removed or has wandered further into the vast area ..food and water have been supplied incase and we will continue to monitor the area .

🐾🐾Volunteer Opportunity! 🐾🐾We are looking for a Volunteer for our Small Animal Unit in Briarhill on Tuesdays 10am to 2pm...
26/03/2025

🐾🐾Volunteer Opportunity! 🐾🐾

We are looking for a Volunteer for our Small Animal Unit in Briarhill on Tuesdays 10am to 2pm

And a Volunteer for our Small Animal Unit on Wednesdays 10am to 2pm

The role is the care of our rabbits/guinea pigs/ Chinchilla and any other small and furry critters that may come into our care!

Animals thrive on routine so it's vital to them that our volunteers are punctual, reliable and committed to their role.

If you are interested in joining our Team and can commit to 6 consecutive weeks to begin

Please contact 085 8509879 via text or WhatsApp with your availability on
Tuesdays or Wednesdays

*Please Note:
The Briarhill Animal Facilility has Birds and Reptiles,
While volunteers are not expected to interact with these animals they are on site and crossing paths with them may be unavoidable.

Rain is still looking for that Purrfect home to call her own!Rain is shy to start but very sweet and loves to play and h...
26/03/2025

Rain is still looking for that Purrfect home to call her own!

Rain is shy to start but very sweet and loves to play and hunt!

Her ideal home is one with her sister Cloudy where they can have outside access once their settling in time has been completed....

But she could live with another socal and friendly kitty....

Rain is 10months old and been in our care for 310days....

Can March be her month??

‼️ Save The Date - Furball 2025 ‼️📌Pin your calendar for May 10th 2025 for our second Furball in aid of GCR, Galway SPCA...
25/03/2025

‼️ Save The Date - Furball 2025 ‼️

📌Pin your calendar for May 10th 2025 for our second Furball in aid of GCR, Galway SPCA and MADRA.

This one is an extra special celebration of 75 years of combined animal welfare work with anniversaries of 15 years (GCR), 40 years (Galway SPCA) & 20 years of MADRA supporting & rescuing animals in Galway.

Details of how to purchase tickets and ticket prices to this event will be posted soon but for now your mission is to plan to party and get your glad rags on in AID of the Animals!!
(No animals will be at the actual event)

If you are a business owner please think of contributing by way of booking a table of ten for your staff or donating a spot prize for the raffle on the night.

Reach out to us to let us know how you would like to support it and we will respond ASAP.

Looking forward to a fab night out !!

🎉🎊💃🕺🏼🤳 xx.

*RUN SO WRIGGLES CAN WALK*So today was the day one of our team Katie(now living in the UK but always to be found back up...
23/03/2025

*RUN SO WRIGGLES CAN WALK*

So today was the day one of our team Katie(now living in the UK but always to be found back up the sanctuary when she is home) took part in The Reading Half Marathon to raise money for Wriggles our little paralysed terrier girl who had life changing surgery that would hopefully give her a chance at walking again .

Considering Katie hasn't ran since early 2024 and only started training a month ago ,she knew today was going to be a challenge but she felt if Wriggles could overcome her challenges ,then so could she .

Run so Wriggles can Walk became her motto and today she kept those words firmly in her mind over the 21km course she faced...

To say she did herself and us proud today is an understatement as she not just completed the run but in a very respectable time of 2hrs 7mins (not bad for hardly any training)...but most of all Katie did Wriggles proud today as she ran for her and for all rescue dogs who have faced challenges on their journeys in life.

And now to YOU ...The most amazingly kind ,generous and emphatic supporters who so willingly got behind Wriggles and Katie by donating ,sharing and leaving words of support ...

YOU raised a whopping €4120 on the go fundme plus approx another €350 in cash donations ..

A total of approx €4470 ....

We cannot thank you all enough but please know just how grateful we as a rescue are and how your donation brings about changes for those animals in need.
To the main woman today ,Katie...

We have always known just how passionate and determined you have been for those without a voice and we have watched you grow from a child to the amazing woman you are today,never afaird to speak out for the animals...

And for what you have achieved today and everyday as an animal lover
We are truly thankful ...

On behalf of all at Galway Spca ...

Thank You ..

https://gofund.me/b786220c

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

🥰RUN SO WRIGGLES CAN WALK🥰🥰PLEASE READ,SHARE AND WHERE POSSIBLE, PLEASE ,PLEASE DONATE*🥰Many of you know Wriggles story ...
21/03/2025

🥰RUN SO WRIGGLES CAN WALK🥰

🥰PLEASE READ,SHARE AND WHERE POSSIBLE, PLEASE ,PLEASE DONATE*🥰

Many of you know Wriggles story of how she arrived to us completely paralysed, underwent invasive surgery in the hope that she would one day walk again.

A chance we at Galway Spca truly felt this brave,endearing little girl deserved no matter what the cost.

And like all major veterinary care Wriggles surgery cost us over €5000....a huge amount in one bill for a small charity like ourselves.

So one of our long serving volunteers Katie (reared alongside the dogs from an 11yr old child in our sanctuary to the present day as the daughter of our kennel manager Emma 🥰 ) came up with her own idea to raise as much money as she possibly could to help towards Wriggles bill and ongoing care (physio etc as it may take up to 6months before Wriggles gains full use of her legs again).

This Sunday Katie is running the Reading half marathon in the UK and considering she has only ran a handful of times since 2024,it is indeed going to take lots of determination (and plenty of plasters for the blisters 😅) but we know Katies passion to help the animals in our care at Galway Spca will spur her on across the finish line .

She flew home to Portumna last weekend and took part in Portumnas 10km as part of her training (that and of course it being Paddys weekend🍺🤣) and even got to meet Wriggles so she could see just where all her hard work was going ...

Her motto of "Run So Wriggles Can Walk " is one that resonates deeply with us all and we will all be cheering her from here on Sunday.

So many of you have so very kindly donated but if you havnt ,we are really hoping for one last BIG PUSH to reach our target ....

Your kind donations are what makes the difference to us being able to help dogs like Wriggles ,now and in the future ....

Please Please use the link below to donate to Katies run and Little Wriggles Vet Care.

And please remember ...Its not the amount you donate but the fact you chose too..for that we are always truly grateful....❤️

https://gofund.me/b786220c

*THANK YOU*We are absolutely thrilled to have been voted as one of the top 3 in the Brandy Dog Food competition thanks t...
21/03/2025

*THANK YOU*

We are absolutely thrilled to have been voted as one of the top 3 in the Brandy Dog Food competition thanks to all you lovely people who voted for us ...

Also delighted to see two other worthy rescues named alongside us as winners as sharing is caring ,especially in the world of rescue.

A big thank you to Brandy Dog Food for their continued support of rescue Dogs .

Now off to share the good news with our doggies🥰🥰

*Operation Transformation*      ❤️STROLL❤️We promised to keep you all updated on our handsome young boy Stroll and we ar...
20/03/2025

*Operation Transformation*

❤️STROLL❤️

We promised to keep you all updated on our handsome young boy Stroll and we are delighted(and proud) to be able to share these latest photos with you all..

So many of you will remember our very first video post of Stroll the day we rescued him just over a month ago now....the fear ,the despair ,the trauma that ran through every part of him and how it took us the best part of 2 weeks before we could even think about getting near him safely....(if you are not familiar with Strolls original posts please pop his name into our search bar ).

Teaming up with his best friend Amble,Stroll is progressing every day ...

He is now loose (lead attached) in our secure paddock and indoor area and he absolutely loves the freedom to run and play.

The last week he has had many "firsts" such as .....

*Standing still and upright in his kennel waiting for us to attach his lead(previously still cowering)

*Taking a treat out of our hand (yeayyyy)

*Wagging his tail at us as we arrive into his kennel block(nearly fainted with joy at that)

*Standing still so we can catch hold of his lead (still not sure we can catch without just yet)

*Sniffing our hands ,legs ,even nibbling on our fingers (he does like to nibble everything )

*Playing with pure freedom and has stopped body watching us (will run into you too if you get in his way 🤣)

Stroll still has a long way to go before he fully lets go of his traumatic past that taught him to be so scared and untrusting of humans but its an absolute joy and honour to be the ones to watch as he gets there....

Enjoy ❤️❤️❤️❤️

How stunning are these paintings! 😍Created by the very talented Rob McCormackAnd he has donated them to us to use in an ...
20/03/2025

How stunning are these paintings! 😍
Created by the very talented Rob McCormack

And he has donated them to us to use in an upcoming auction! So keep your eyes peeled and you could be a lucky owner of one of these fabulous paintings.

To see more of Robs work you can visit his website www.robmccormackart.com

Thank you Rob 🐾

*Introducing Banksy*Well if ever Carlsberg did Lurchers ,Banksy would be top of their list.Found late one night standing...
20/03/2025

*Introducing Banksy*

Well if ever Carlsberg did Lurchers ,Banksy would be top of their list.

Found late one night standing alone and confused in the middle of a town,Banksy was seen and saved by a lovely lady who had adopted from us a couple of years ago.She didnt hesitate in bringing him home,introducing him to her own dogs and giving him a sofa for the night until we could collect him the next day.

As usual...
No collar
No Chip
No Accountability

Banksy has now been with us for a couple of weeks and if any of our team were asked to describe him it would be....

*a dream dog
*gentle
*loving
*kind
*funny
*playful
*chilled
*easiest dog ever
*friendly
*housetrained
*socialble with dogs/humans
*walks perfectly on lead
*travels well

And there are probably many other positive words too that we could use.

Banksy is as close to perfection as they come and if you have ever been tempted to become a first time Sighthound owner ,nows your chance or thinking of adding to your hound/non hound doggy family ?

At approx 18 months old ,Banksy is a stunning blue boy who is going to bring so much joy to the lucky home that get to adopt him ...

And as all Sighthound owners know...theres no better family pet ..

We would love to see Banksy get a home here in Ireland and not be one of the so many who have to rely on our hound rescue friends in The UK or Italy for help ...

Banksy is now neutered,vaccinated and microchipped(available on request).

He has not been cat tested.

Banksy will require a home with a fully secure garden (he does love a zoomie) ,a comfortable sofa(not fussy on colour he says😅) and a home interested in making him a part of their daily routine and adventures.

Please visit our website for our online adoption forms.
https://gspca.ie/pages/pet/banksy

Thank You ❤️

*Dawdle Goes Home*A feel good story 🥰A couple of weeks ago we recieved a call from a man who had come across a very bedr...
19/03/2025

*Dawdle Goes Home*

A feel good story 🥰

A couple of weeks ago we recieved a call from a man who had come across a very bedraggled,scared ,abandoned little Saluki girl ,just standing in the middle of a road ...alone, confused and at risk of being killed as cars drove around and by her.

Thankfully this kind man Enda didnt drive past...he stopped and he gently coaxed this little girl over to him until he finally had her safe in his car.

And it was this act of empathy that not only saved her life but it was the moment it changed her life too.

Dawdle arrived to us the next morning and whilst we knew straight away she was just the sweetest,gentlest girl ,we could also see how her past life had caused her emotional pain.She was nervous of our hands,our movements ...she had no idea what a lead was and whilst desperate to be our friend ,she was also hesitant to trust us.

Only a baby at approx 8/9 months old,we allowed Dawdle to chill and take life at her pace...she made lots of new doggie friends and we allowed her the space to follow their lead around us.

After only just over a week in our care we recieved an application for Dawdle even though we werent actively looking for a home for her just yet but when we read it we knew Dawdle had found her perfect forever home.

Back in 2014 we rehomed a beautiful ,gentle but shy Saluki girl called Nairobi to a lovely couple,David and Julie...a couple who were kind,patient and understanding of rescue dogs...

And now they were back ....and asking about Dawdle🥰.

So a meet and greet was arranged.

Not only was it lovely to see David and Julie once again,the icing on the cake that day was being reunited with an old friend Nairobi ,since renamed Molly.There is simply no better feeling than being reunited with a dog you once loved and cared for as your own and to now see them.confident,proud and so loved with their family.

The rest as they say is history as Nairobi/Molly welcomed the young and unsure Dawdle to her ...She sat and watched as her mum and dad chatted with Dawdle as though she knew the reason why it was so important...a couple of hours later we watched as not one but two cream saluki faces waved us goodbye as they headed off down our drive together ...

We hear that Dawdle has settled in very well with her big sister keeping a close eye on her ,helping her learn all about a world she has never known before ...and Dawdle is loving every minute of her new life.

We are so very thankful to Edna who without doubt was Dawdles saviour the night he came across her and CHOSE to do something about the sad little dog in the middle of the road .

As we are to amazing people like David and Julie who also CHOOSE to change dogs lifes by opening up their hearts and homes to not one but two ....

These are the acts of kindness we need to remember when faced with acts of cruelty ...

Thank You ❤️

*Yuan Goes Home*It took us longer than we originally hoped but we finally found the perfect match for our young,energeti...
19/03/2025

*Yuan Goes Home*

It took us longer than we originally hoped but we finally found the perfect match for our young,energetic 8month old springer boy Yuan(brother to Yen who is still waiting for his) .

Micheal and his family are no strangers to the busybusy,loveable chaotic lifestyle a Springer can bring into your home and after the death of their last Springer a while ago they now knew they were ready to offer another one a loving home.

Willing to put in the work with patience ,training,routine and lots of love,Micheal and Yuan headed off last week to start what will hopefully be many many years of fun and adventures together along with the rest of the family ...

We are ,as always forever gratful to all the wonderful people who choose to adopt a rescue dog ..

And yes...that is the first time we at Galway Spca have ever seen Yuan asleep and still !!🤣🤣🤣

18/03/2025

*Yen*

Our super duper young Springer boy Yen went out on his first run today on a bungee lead and not inly did he absolutely love it but he did amazingly well once he realised the idea was to stay running and not stop and sniff every blade of grass along the way🤣😁.

A great way to relieve Yen of any pent up energy and frustration that comes from being in kennels.

Yen is now 8 months old and is doing really well with his training, picking up all the basic commands of "sit","down" etc ..

A kind hearted boy who always has a great welcome for everyone he meets..

Yen is still waiting for his forever home ...

So if you have a love of getting out on adventures,keeping fit but enjoying some spaniel love and cuddles at the end of the day ,then please visit our website and have a peek at Yens profile...❤️

*Farewell Locket*Little Locket arrived to us as a worried stray but she soon settled in and proved herself to be the swe...
18/03/2025

*Farewell Locket*

Little Locket arrived to us as a worried stray but she soon settled in and proved herself to be the sweetest most affectionate and fun girl who loved everybody she met.

When we recieved an application from Goda looking for a family dog for herself and her boys ,it was actually for another of our dogs but on reading it we just knew that Locket was more of a perfect match for them and their lifestyle.

And it actually was love at first sight on their meet and greet with Locket ,especially for the two boys and it was clear to see Locket felt exactly the same way ...

She now had 3 laps to choose from for her snuggles and that was exactly what she wanted the most.

Its been nearly two weeks since Locket (now Known as Mango) headed off to start her new chapter in her life and we get lots of lovely updates from Goda telling just how quickly she has settled in,how much they all love her and how they could never imagine life without her now....

Just as we had hoped

We are as always so very grateful to all the special people who choose to adopt a rescue dog ,in this case Goda and her family..

We wish you all many happy adventures together ❤️

Think you're a trivia master? Here is your chance to prove it!Grab three friends (smart or otherwise) and join us for a ...
18/03/2025

Think you're a trivia master?

Here is your chance to prove it!

Grab three friends (smart or otherwise) and join us for a Table Quiz in aid of Galway SPCA!

Pardy’s Pub, Lawrencetown
https://maps.app.goo.gl/RsUGFytUqQtGwKyD6

Friday, April 11th
8 PM SHARP

Expect fun, fierce competition, and fantastic prizes! Plus a raffle, on the night, because who doesn’t love prizes?

Come for the quiz, stay for the laughs, and support a great cause!

Goose came into our care due to stress related grooming in his original home...He went unto foster with Maria where he h...
18/03/2025

Goose came into our care due to stress related grooming in his original home...

He went unto foster with Maria where he has come on so much,

He is a tad nervous of new people and experiences, but overall he is such a sweet and amazing boy...

Gooses hair has almost fully grown back and he is definitely happiest as an only pet....
But fostering is only temporary, and Gooses foster home placement only has a couple more weeks left due to prior commitments,

Goose now needs to find a forever retirement home in the next couple of weeks so we can avoid bringing him back to the cattery and having him relaps...

Goose needs a child free home, or atleast one where he can have the space to avoid children that may visit...

His ideal home is one as a single pet, where after his initial inside time, he would be allowed some outside access....

Goose is reaching double didgigets but is very active and playful, so needs a home committed to keeping up with his play times!

If you can offer Goose his forever home please full out an application on our website www.gspca.ie

☘️Finnigan has come into our care over the weekend...After a positive FIV result, his carer felt it was best that he not...
17/03/2025

☘️Finnigan has come into our care over the weekend...

After a positive FIV result, his carer felt it was best that he not return to a life as a colony cat, and we agree!

FIV is totally manageable once a cat is neutered and not exposed to fighting, mating and their immune system kept in check, so indoor life is the safest option for them....

And thankfully so far Finnigan has no objections 😁

This Handsome and Charming fella is now under assessment and will be looking for his forever home in the coming weeks 💚

Beautiful Impa our RTA has recovered well and thankfully appears to have no lasting damage. Sadly no one has come forwar...
17/03/2025

Beautiful Impa our RTA has recovered well and thankfully appears to have no lasting damage.

Sadly no one has come forward yo claim her, so
She has begun her vet work and will be looking for her Forever home very soon...

Sweet, loving, affectionate... with only the slightest hint of Tortitude...

This lady will make the most amazing companion 😍

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