It has come to our attention that people are of the understanding that donations to Paws and Ash are helping the Galway SPCA. This is completely untrue. Neither Ash(Wicklow) or Paws(Tipperary) have any animal welfare inspector working in Galway; we are the only ones. It is also our understanding that Paws and Ash use contract professional fundraisers. All our fundraisers are voluntary and all monies collected goes to the welfare of the animals in Galway city and county

The GSPCA are just barely surviving at the moment and we are the only animal welfare organisation covering Galway city, county and the islands. With reduced donations, please give to and support your local animal welfare group who are in need of it. Finally we would like to thank all our loyal supporters who keep helping us, it's you who are keeping us afloat and enabling us to help the abused, distressed, abandoned animals of Galway.

Sue Ellen - Phone: 09096 76397

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Little Fellow - Phone: 091 563631

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Read Bán's story and help him get a home
Check out these slide shows for Dogs and Cats all in need of loving homes . . . see more on YouTube

These four longterm residents are looking for generous sponsors to allow GSPCA to care for them for life!

BELLA	WALTER	PIXIE	PHOEBE

Some of our animals have been with us for a while now because they are older or have particular needs. If you can't have your own pet, why not sponsor one of these beautiful dogs and cats so when you visit them, you can shower them with the love and attention they deserve. Your money will help us to care for Max the lurcher, Rupert the tabby cat and all of those animals that need our love most. Sponsor-a-pet

We never give up looking for good homes for our long term residents.
You can help by joining our Poster Campaign to find homes for these deserving pets

Successful Galway Film Fleadh for Sanctuary and Galway SPCA!

The Sanctuary documentary has just been screened at the Mayo Youth Filmmakers Festival in Westport and as part of the 'We Like Short Shorts' short film programme at the Tuam Arts Festival. www.earwigart.com Watch out for screenings near you! Review by GaelMovies, A wee blog about Scottish and Irish cinema. SANCTUARY by Lorraine O'Hanlon (pictured below with our very own Tara!) is a touching look at the work of an Irish animal sanctuary which unfortunately isn't full of happy news. Hopefully a wider audience awaits this one as it's the sort of thing that really needs to be seen to drum up support for a worthy cause. And I say that as someone who certainly isn't an animal lover. Read all the reviews here

Each day the people come and walk up and down looking at our dogs. They watch the pups and the young dogs playing but walk by the 'old guy' sadly they don't know what they are missing by not looking.

Just because a dog has passed its first flush of youth should not put you off homing one. Older dogs are wonderful they are wiser, more secure, playful, house trained and yes full of energy. They love to walk, run, play and most of all will happily sit with you.

Mossie came to us in a terrible condition he was chained up and had lost most of his teeth trying to chew the chain. He was a mess and on top of that was totally afraid of the most common things dogs take for granted, but Mossie was lucky as his special angel spotted him on our web and gave him a second chance, but most of all gave him something he never had A HOME. So please read Sian's story of life with Mossie, and the next time you are in our sanctuary or even thinking of getting a dog think of Mossie and Sian.
Enjoy this wonderful story and look at the video.

Margaret O'Sullivan
PRO
Galway spca

Meet Roxy a beautiful gentle lady who is just a year old. Sadly Roxy was the victim of a hit and run and suffered serious leg injuries to her shoulder and elbow. She needed very extensive surgery to save her leg which thankfully was successful. The surgery was very expensive and with follow up care will cost us in the region of €2000. As our funds are low, if anyone can help us in donating towards 'Roxy's fund' please do. We will be updating her recovery as we go along.

To all who enquired and donated to Roxy, here are some new photos. The plaster is off and the recovery is slow but she is getting there.

If you wish to donate you can use the following methods

Donate:

1 Online by going to donate and clicking on 'Roxy's fund'

2 You can send us a cheque or money order made payable to Galway SPCA put a note in that it is for 'Roxy's fund'

3 You can call into our office on St Augustine St and leave a donation for 'Roxy' fund'

We are very hopeful that the leg has been saved and that Roxy will go on and have a wonderful home with a loving family.

Margaret O'Sullivan, PRO
Galway SPCA

The Galway SPCA are delighted to be able to offer students in Secondary Schools work placements as part of their Transition Year. Unfortunately we can only take students for placements of at least one week. We advise all students who are interested to apply as soon as possible for the coming academic year.

If you are interested in applying for a placement, please contact us at gspca@eircom.net or ring 091 563631.

Unfortunately we cannot take students that suffer from animal hair allergies as the placement requires
working in confined spaces with multiple dogs and cats.

Read Galway SPCA's weekly columns, Paws 4 Thought in the Galway Advertiser, and Pet Tails in the Tuam Herald where we promote responsible pet ownership and try to reduce cruelty to animals. Each week we will put together questions from the public on animal welfare. These questions will cover all animals' . It the little things we have to do that makes the big difference in our pets life's like vaccinations,worming, de-fleaing,neutering, proper diet, and exercise that make life so much easier for your pet and you.

Visit useful information page for all petpeeves and other useful sources of information.

or ask any questions on petpeeves2@gmail.com

You can help us to make Galway a better place for all the animals living here.

By leaving a donation in your will to the GSPCA, you will be providing the much-needed financial support we need to continue our vital work in the city and county. It is something that everyone can do but please remember that it is vital you put GSPCA or GALWAY SPCA otherwise we won't get a penny of it..

For further information contact: 091 563631 or email: gspca@eircom.net