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.

This little one was found alone in a drain on Tuesday night and kindly taken in by a neighbour.... As his finders were h...
25/06/2026

This little one was found alone in a drain on Tuesday night and kindly taken in by a neighbour....
As his finders were heading away on holiday and unable to keep him long term, we were asked to step in and help....

He’s at that tricky in between age....
too old to try and get him used to a bottle... but not quite old enough to understand that food is supposed to be eaten!

Without a mother cat to guide him, these early weeks can be especially challenging, so he'll be spending some time with us learning all the important kitten skills and receiving plenty of care and attention....

For now, he will complete his quarantine period while we monitor his health, help him gain confidence, and teach him how to eat properly....

Once he’s ready, we hope to find him a similarly aged kitten companion (or two!) so he can continue to develop the social skills that are so important for growing into a happy, well adjusted cat...

He was found alone, with no other kittens present and no known mother cat in the area....
While preventing future litters is always a priority, there is currently no information to indicate where a mother cat might be or even if one remains nearby...

Despite a difficult start in life, he is safe, warm, and on the road to a brighter future and we’re looking forward to watching him grow....

This hot weather is all a bit much for some of our resident Greyhounds ...Some prefer to stay cool on  their outdoor run...
24/06/2026

This hot weather is all a bit much for some of our resident Greyhounds ...

Some prefer to stay cool on their outdoor runs bed,whilst others are staying inside...

A big shout out to our amazing kennel team who are doing spilt shifts at this present time..

Coming in extra early to ensure all kennel duties and walks are done before it hots up and coming in late at 730pm to do it all over again (feeding,cleaning and walking ) till 10pm..

Making sure our dogs are kept clean,exercised and loved no matter the weather...

Ada our senior lady came into our care with her final baby.... Sadly he was too sick and passed away shortly after arriv...
24/06/2026

Ada our senior lady came into our care with her final baby....

Sadly he was too sick and passed away shortly after arrival....

She is now spayed, and completed her vet work....
Ada is in her senior years (atleast 14yrs ) and we are hoping to find her a calm and loving home to retire to...

Ada can love with other cats once they allow her her space and she has lived with an energetic dog before and knows how to avoid and also reprimand if needed!

Ada is a sweetheart who just wants a peaceful life and occasional cuddles....

If you can offer our senior lady her forever home please fill out an application form on our website gspca.ie

**RIP Mr Tickles**At the end of May 2025 we were alerted to a little old dog who had been found collasped on the streets...
23/06/2026

**RIP Mr Tickles**

At the end of May 2025 we were alerted to a little old dog who had been found collasped on the streets of Ballinasloe .

Old...smelly ...with a mouth full of rotten teeth...infected eyes..hair loss and a perforated re**um...

But thanks to a team effort of our amazing vets A Country Practice Vet Clinic and our equally amazing kennel team ,Mr Tickles was over all his surgeries and back in our care.

He then went into foster with one of our team Emma and her family where he learnt all about being loved and farming ! We are truly grateful to The Clarke Family for their love for him ...

At the beginning of August Mr T had a very special lady come to visit ..

Wendy had seen Mr Tickles story on our page and knew instantly she wanted to give this little old boy the best life for whatever time he had left .

Everyone who adopts a rescue dog is special but some people are that little bit extra special because they open up their hearts and homes to those dogs who themselves are extra special ..be it elderly,blind,have certain behavioural issues...

And Wendy was indeed an extra special lady.

She loved Mr T with all her heart and soul and for the last 11months she made sure his life was filled every day with unconditional love ..

Trips out ...adventures...coffee shops ..
Cuddles ...fun ..

She told him every single day how honoured she felt that she had been chosen to be his forever mum.

She told him how handsome he was,how loved he was ..

This morning at 4.25am ,Mr Tickles fell asleep forever ....

His mum was beside him and even though she knew she was saying her goodbyes ,she still told him how handsome he was,how loved he was ...

And we will be forever grateful to Wendy knowing Mr T not only had the best 11months of his life because of her but that he left this world listening to her words of love and comfort.

Fly safe little man and keep on shining bright up there ...

Till We Meet Again ..

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

22/06/2026

Lylla has come into our care after her owner made the heartbreaking decision to find her a home better suited to her needs....

Like many Sphynx cat
Lylla is a sensitive soul who thrives on routine, calm surroundings, and being the centre of attention....

She is looking for a home where she can be someone's little queen and receive all the love and companionship she craves!

She would happily choose cuddles and kisses over drama....
but when she's feeling scared, overwhelmed, or Annoyed,
Lylla isn't shy about expressing herself!
Her impressive screams and legendary sass would put most toddlers to shame.....

Once she feels safe and settled, her affectionate nature truly shines, and she will happily spend her days curled up beside her favourite human....

Despite being hairless, Sphynx cats are not low-maintenance. In fact, they are often more demanding than many coated breeds.
Their skin produces oils that are normally absorbed by fur, so regular bathing and skin care are needed to keep them comfortable and healthy....

Sphynx cats are also known for
Being extremely people-oriented and affectionate..

Following their humans everywhere and disliking being left alone for long periods..

Having a high metabolism and a healthy appetite to help maintain body temperature..

Seeking out warmth at every opportunity sunny windows, blankets, radiators and laps are all favourites!

Being intelligent, curious and often delightfully mischievous...

Forming very strong bonds with their people and thriving on companionship...

Potential adopters should be aware that Sphynx cats can be prone to certain health conditions and may require ongoing veterinary care.

Lylla is not a cat to take on without careful research into the breed and a realistic understanding of the time, commitment and financial responsibility involved!

Lylla is looking for,
An Adult Only Indoor Home.

Someone who is home most of the time...

A calm, predictable environment...

Humans who understand and appreciate the unique nature of the Sphynx breed...

Preferably a home where she can be the only pet..

She may be able to live with a quiet, older neutered male cat, but her ideal home is one where she can enjoy being the centre of attention.

If you believe you can offer Lylla the loving, understanding home she deserves... applications are available on our website at gspca.ie.

22/06/2026

"I don't want an older cat because kittens are more playful"

Joey proving that age is just a number and adults are just as playful (and adorable) as kittens!

Joey and Bailey are 7 years old and looking for their forever homes...

Applications are available on our website gspca.ie

*Graphic Image*M6 Motorway Ballinasloe. To say we are distraught would be an understatement..Her injuries are too severe...
22/06/2026

*Graphic Image*

M6 Motorway Ballinasloe.

To say we are distraught would be an understatement..

Her injuries are too severe to post up close ..

There is debris from the veichle that hit her and all we can pray for is that she died on impact ..

For over a week now we have been tracking this young Saluki but she has proved near impossible to pin down to one area...

Anytime we have got close to her "safe place" she just seemed to disappear .

We have walked fields, the bog and driven in and out of estates in Ballinasloe Town as we tried to pin her location .

We have seen many fearful dogs in our time during our rescue work and this poor baby was up there as one of the worse.

The minute she saw or heard anything ,she was gone .

We were however hopeful over the weekend as we were positive we had found her new sleeping place and were actually on the way down there this morning armed with our trap and all we needed to try and bring her to safety.

But to then get the call that every rescuer dreads when on the trail of bringing a dog to safety has left us upset,deflated but above all ANGRY...

Angry that the Irish Lurcher/Saluki is constantly the dog left on the streets to fend for itself and left for people like us to worry about and give our all in trying to catch ..

Angry that so many will never know real love and care .

Angry that she will simply be replaced by another .

Angry that the laws meant to protect dogs seem non existent when it comes to this breed ...

So sorry little one that we couldnt save you in time ...we tried but sometimes our paths just dont align ...

To loose a dog ,even one like this that we have never touched ,never got to name or show a better life to impacts us much greater than anyone can imagine ..Its personal to us ...

Something needs to drastically change in this country ...

Change that rescues have been shouting about and demanding for year after year after year ..

We talk but nobody listens...

Fly high always and know you deserved so much more than just becoming yet another stastic of Lurchers that dont make it in this life...

This little one will be removed shortly and will have some dignity ,even if its too late ..😪💔

***THIAGO***Our handsome young Saluki boy Thiago is still waiting and hoping for his forever home and we would absolutel...
21/06/2026

***THIAGO***

Our handsome young Saluki boy Thiago is still waiting and hoping for his forever home and we would absolutely love if he could find that home here in Ireland ..

Heres what you may need to know about Thiago...

*Found with a broken leg that has now healed and doesn't cause him any problems.

*Full of fun and playfullness

*Absolutely LOVES cuddles

*Makes friends with every dog he meets big or small.

*Guarenteed to put a smile on your face all day,every day ..

*Adventures and Car trips make his day ..

*Goofy,loveable,cuddly

Thiago is approx 16 months and is the most wonderful boy who is loved by everyone at our sanctuary and by everyone he meets .

An easy going boy who would a home with people around most of the day .

With or without another dog ..

Could live with respectful children .

Could learn to live with a dog savvy cat who will show him cats are the real bosses of any household🤣

Fully secure garden .

Please visit our website www.gspca.ie for our online adoption forms.

Thank You

**THANK YOU**Today we were at PetWorld in Briarhill for a Meet N Greet...Thanks to Manager Richard and his lovely team ,...
20/06/2026

**THANK YOU**

Today we were at PetWorld in Briarhill for a Meet N Greet...

Thanks to Manager Richard and his lovely team ,our human ,canine and feline representives were very warmly welcomed and had a lovely day saying hello to everyone sho dropped by ...

Our kennel dogs Thiago the Saluki and Pipkins the Yorkie x had the best afternoon being cuddled and fussed ...they also did a little bit of "treat shopping" (without being invited to mind🤣) and were the best behaved pair proving why Res ue Dogs are truly deserving of second chances. Pipkins even got himself a little trim thanks to resident groomer Julia...

Kitten siblings Brick and Block were also delighted to be on a day out and loved all the new smells ...

Another kitten sibling litter of
Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten joined them and spent their time playing and lapping up lots of attention.

All on their very best behaviour.

Ex Gspca duo Chorus the Saluki and Baihu the cat also did their bit for rescue animals and at this stage are true professionals ...

Thanks to our team today of Victoria,Tara,Maddy for bringing and caring for our dogs and cats today ,also manning our stall ...

And a final thanks to those who popped along to say hi...

We are as always truly grateful for continued support ..

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Tasty treats for pets and humans today at Petworld Briarhill! Join us to chat about the animals in our care and what's i...
20/06/2026

Tasty treats for pets and humans today at Petworld Briarhill!

Join us to chat about the animals in our care and what's involved in adopting!

Meet some of our ambassadors and team

11am to 4pm

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