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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.

18/02/2025

Please Nominate us to receive 5000 pounds!

It's would make a huge difference and will only take a minute

Click on the link below to nominate
https://animal.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn=20036584&ct=Animals

Thank you 💗

18/02/2025

Happy Gotcha Day to Chewie and Hidey (now Gigi!)

Now fully grown and as absolutely stunning as ever 😍

Thank you to their family for the update x

17/02/2025

New arrival Zelda is getting to know our volunteers and building her confidence before her trip to the vets this week for a her check over....

Once her vetwork is done and her assessments completed and a much needed groom,
we will be looking to find the Purrfect home for our Siberian Queen

4yrs old she has so much love to give to the right match....

Watch for updates

17/02/2025

Last week we started to recieve calls about a little dog that had been seen hanging around Attymon Train Station which is located in a very rural area ...this was the only footage the caller could get and all we had to go on ...all we knew was this little dog was absolutely terrified and in full flight mode,running on the roads and near the tracks.

Armed with a trap,chicken and hope a trio of our team set off in the hope of bringing this dog to safety ,not an easy task as nobody knew when and where he would reappear or where he stayed ,invisable for most of the time.

Our search over 3 days was futile with zero sightings ...

But Team Gspca dont give up...

To be Continued..

16/02/2025

*Moby*

Moby is our young male collie boy who was found badly injuredback in September of 2024.

After a tricky operation Moby went into foster with our vet Sara to recover and whilst we looked for a home for him.

When no forever home appeared we switched Moby to another foster home that we all felt was better suited to his needs while his search continued.

Moby is now living in foster in a rural area where he has plenty of space and fields to run around in. He is has the company of 4 other dogs which he gets on exceptionally well with and ignores the cats cause he isnt stupid 😅 ...

Mobys ideal forever home would be a rural home where he can have some freedom on yhe fields (supervised of course) and he throughly enjoys going for walks and adventures. He travels well in the car and is quiet within the home.

We also feel Moby needs a home without young children ,a home who will allow him to just be a dog without too much fuss but also willing to make sure he is still a part of the home and family ...being the collie Moby is he needs and wants to be able to live an outdoorsy life whilst still keeping those home comforts he also loves...

A super intelligent boy who is not a working dog ,just a boy who enjoys nature,fun and adventures...

https://gspca.ie/pages/pet/moby

Moby is neutered,fully vaccinated and microchipped.

16/02/2025

❤️Croí❤️

Baby Croí was found abandoned as an 7/8 week pup but was thankfully found by a kind lady and brought into our care.

Croí is now approx 12 weeks old and has been happily enjoying life in a foster home but it is now time for her to spread her wings and start the search for her forever home...

Croí is possibly spaniel x and should be spaniel size when fully grown.

She is a sweet natured ,affectionate ,fun loving girl who loves humans of all sizes ..Croí is sociable with all other dogs and would love some doggy company in her new home..

Croí will need someone at home full time due to her young age ,someone willing to continue her toilet training,lead training and introduce her to the world.

She is intelligent and a quick learner and just loves to please .

Croí is just a baby so any potential adopters must understand she is starting her teething stage which may prove too much for toddlers and very young children (fingers and toes ).

Whatever home is lucky enough to adopt Croí will have a new best ,loyal, loving new friend.

https://gspca.ie/pages/pet/croi

Croí is fully vaccinated,micro chipped and will be spayed at an appropriate time per our contract .

15/02/2025

New arrival today,

"Ganon"

He was taken in last week by a kind member of the public when he was discovered injured in the Barna area,

He has 2 broken bones in his foot so will require cage rest as they heal..

So far Ganon appears to be semi feral so we are giving him time and space to adjust to his new routine and new carers,

His successful recovery really relies on keeping his a s stress free and comfortable as possible..

Once healed and we have gotten to know his needs better
we will then decide on the best future for him be it as a family pet or a farm/stable cat... or perhaps a mix of both...

Everything crossed for his full recovery for this handsome fella ❤️

15/02/2025

*Happy Birthday Cathal*

We have a birthday boy in the sanctuary today as one of our best volunteers turns 27 on Monday.

Cathal has now been volunteering with us sine 2020 and he never fails to rock up every Friday and Saturday ,usually with about 3 bags in tow🤣 (one for the wellies,one for the lunch and another with bits n bobs🥰😆)..

Cathal does two full days a week and will often clock up some impressive mileage on both those days ,anywhere between 15 and 20km(thou he has been known to take a sneaky 40 winks down in the feed shed 😅) ...he is one of the hardest workers we have ,is amazing with the dogs and is much loved by everyone on the kennel team .

He joins in with all our days out (too nosy not to go 🤣) and is always available for a photo shoot 🤣...better than 10 guard dogs as nobody gets past our gates without being told to "wait " until he finds out what they want ...🤣 and we just couldnt imagine Heathlawn without him at this stage❤️

So please join in with our post wishing the "real boss of Heathlawn" the hapiest of birthdays and yes he will be reading over all the messages later tonight ,delighted with life😅❤️❤️❤️❤️.

Happy Birthday Cathal Quill

15/02/2025

*Taisy and Tillow*

For some reason fb decided to remove our post on our newest arrivals so lets re introduce these gorgeous sisters again 🥰

Taisy is 4 years old and Tillow is 3..

They were surrendered into a pound due to a change in their families circumstances.

Its been just under a week now since these sweet girls arrived and they have been slowly adjusting to the sudden and abrupt change in their lives.

For some dogs that change can be overwhelming and frightening and we as a team have to work hard to convince them that its all going to be ok.

Taisy and Tillow are very much humanised and love a cuddle and a chat but we can still see their apprehension at times as they try to understand where they now are and who we are .

But the best part of our job is watching them blossom and regain their confidence under our care and thats exactly what we are seeing now .

Taisy and Tillow would make a fab little pair of dogs for someone ,both very easy going ,housetrained and full of love....but we also know they could be seperated and be equally happy as long as they have humans to keep them safe and loved.

Welcome to a new start girls ...❤️❤️
https://gspca.ie/pages/pet/taisy
https://gspca.ie/pages/pet/tillow

14/02/2025

**WARNING**

We have just spoken to a lady who was walking her dogs in the Slieve Aughty Woods earlier today when 2 black German Shepherd type dogs wearing no collars came up the path towards her ...what happened next is very frightening as one of the dogs ran at her and bit her on the leg whilst the other started to attack one of her dogs (A great Dane) ,her other dogs ran in fear ..

This lady managed eventually to get the dogs off herself and her remaining dog who had stayed in an effort to protect ots mum but who is now in the vets being stitched but she suffered bites ,especially a nasty one to her face whilst trying to save her dog.

There are very few houses in this vicinity and at no time did she hear anyone calling the dogs or see another person.

We do not know if these dogs are strays or if they have broken out of a nearby yard but we ask anyone walking in the area to take care.

This lady has no doubt that if her dog had been a smaller breed or older dog it would have been seriously injured by these dogs or even worse.

We wish this lady and her dog a speedy recovery.

14/02/2025

*Feel Good Friday*

And last but by no means least to leave the comforts of his foster home is the man himself Bowie ,the last of Bluebells 4 babies .

Shane and Emma fell instantly in love and we know Bowie felt exactly the same ,enjoying the snuggles from new mum Emma ..

Another amazing couple who have opened up their hearts and home to a rescue dog..Thank You ❤️

14/02/2025

*Feel Good Friday*

Beethoven with his amazing fluffy ears was also snapped up for a forever home with Imma and John as the third of Bluebells pups to wave goodbye ..

He now goes by the name of Enzo and is loving his new life as a "sofa pup" .

We wish Imma,John and Enzo many happy years together exploring and having fun...and we thank you for choosing to adopt a rescue pup..❤️

14/02/2025

*Feel Good Friday*

Brucie another of Bluebells babies found his forever home in the arma of Saoirse and Brendan as he headed off to begin a life full of adventures.

Keeping his name ,Bruce has already learnt how best to pose for the camera.

Thank You Saoirse and Brendan for choosing to adoot a rescue dog and to foster mum Ann for ensuring these babies received so much love and care in her home.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

14/02/2025

*Feel Good Friday*

Over the last couple of weeks we have been saying our goodbyes to Bluebells four babies ...

The first to say goodbye was the only girl in the litter ,Blondie.

She packed her bags,kissed her foster mum Ann farewell who did an outstanding job and headed off to start her wonderful new life with Barry and Laura.

Now called Pepper and already enjoying her life as a forever dog..

As always our heartfelt thanks to the amazing humans who choose to adopt a rescue..thank you❤️

14/02/2025

Happy Valentines Day to...🥰
Caoimhe, Danny, Saoirse and Ollie with our springer spaniel Lucy who turned 1 recently!

14/02/2025

🐾 Forever Love Means Forever Care 🐾

This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate the ones who love us unconditionally—our pets! ❤️

But true love goes beyond treats and cuddles.
It means commitment to their health, happiness, and well-being for life.

✅ Spay & Neuter:
Prevent unwanted litters and help reduce overpopulation. It’s an act of love!

✅ Be Their Forever Valentine:
Pets aren’t just for a season—make sure you are fully prepared for every aspect of pet ownership Before bringing them home....
They’re family for life.

✅ Provide Proper Care:
Regular vet visits, healthy food, and daily enrichment.

✅ Keep Them Safe:
Microchip, vaccinate, and ensure they’re always protected.

Responsible pet ownership is the greatest love story you’ll ever write.

Let’s make every day Valentine’s Day for them! ❤️🐶🐱🐰❤️

13/02/2025

Our beautiful collie girl Shubu got to chill out in Pacos Den today and she absolutely loved some cuddles on the sofa..

Not only does time in Pacos Den serve as some one on one time it allows us to assess each dog in a home enviroment,something most of our dogs have never experienced before.

For many even walkung through the doorway can be traumatising but not Shubu ...she took to the sofa and wasnt even bothered by the tv we have playing in the corner ...

A super sweet young collie girl who will make a fantastic,loyal and affectionate friend.

Shubu can be found on our website ...

Thank You 🥰

13/02/2025

Still looking for the Love of a forever family 💘

Peppa and Suzie would Love to find their forever home soon so that they don't have to return to the cattery....

This adorable, affectionate (albeit on her terms with Suzie) and loving pair are really the Purrfect pair...

They have been in Foster since before Christmas and we just can't understand how they have not been chosen..

We have had a few applications, but some suited other cats better and the others just have all not followed through or changed their minds at the last minute....

But that's ok, we know that the right home that is meant for there ladies is out there and there time will come..

It just needs the right person to see them, and to do that they need to be shared as far as possible, so please help them find their Purrfect home

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Last week we started to recieve calls about a little dog that had been seen hanging around Attymon Train Station which is located in a very rural area ...this was the only footage the caller could get and all we had to go on ...all we knew was this little dog was absolutely terrified and in full flight mode,running on the roads and near the tracks. Armed with a trap,chicken and hope a trio of our team set off in the hope of bringing this dog to safety ,not an easy task as nobody knew when and where he would reappear or where he stayed ,invisable for most of the time. Our search over 3 days was futile with zero sightings ... But Team Gspca dont give up... To be Continued..

Happy Valentines to....... 💗Caoimhe, Danny, Saoirse and Ollie with our springer spaniel Lucy who turned 1 recently! 💗Valentine pic of me (Flavia) and Luna. Luna was rescued from GSPCA in Dec 2022 and living her best life❤️ 💗Mr Dempsey and Miss Hebe....both ex gspca ❤️💕💝 💗 Emma with GSPCA Dogs 💗Anita & her dog 💗Angel and my feet on Valentines day. Don't like to disturb her for a me and she selfie 💗Marcella and Pepper (exgalwayspca,was Blueberry) 🩷 💗Rachel and her much loved 7 year old cat Nala 😻🥰🩷 💗Elijah ex Galway SPCA pooch aka Tap 🦮💙 wishes you all the best day and we hope all the animals find love and there forever home 🥰🏡 lots of love from Elijah and Tracey 💗Tara and Jessie 💕

Our beautiful collie girl Shubu got to chill out in Pacos Den today and she absolutely loved some cuddles on the sofa.. Not only does time in Pacos Den serve as some one on one time it allows us to assess each dog in a home enviroment,something most of our dogs have never experienced before. For many even walkung through the doorway can be traumatising but not Shubu ...she took to the sofa and wasnt even bothered by the tv we have playing in the corner ... A super sweet young collie girl who will make a fantastic,loyal and affectionate friend. Shubu can be found on our website ... Thank You 🥰