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Last update: 08 March 2010
On behalf of the animals in our care
A big thank you, Gura mile maith agat
To Karl Kaus Stiftung
Fur Tier und Natur
From Bremen Germany.
For the wonderful donation
Megan the other house dog!
DOG OF THE WEEK CAT OF THE WEEK

Cyble - Phone: 09096 76397

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Misty - Phone: 09096 76397

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Check out these slide shows for Dogs and Cats all in need of loving homes . . . see more on YouTube
In Memory
It is with deep sadness that we heard of the passing of our dear friend and life long member of the GSPCA veterinary surgeon Michael Brennan. Michael has been a member from the early days, and served for several years on the committee before becoming our veterinary advisor, as well as advisor for all things GSPCA.

His love of animals in his care was truly devotion and indeed the care he took of our animals was always first class. It didn't matter to Michael that it was picked up from the road side, it always got the Michael treatment.

His 'bedside' manner was unique, he might recite a bit of poetry or tell a little story thus putting animal and human at ease. He was a great man for information and if he did not know he found out for you.

Michael was more than your vet, he was your friend and was always there to steady you when you came in with your pet. A quick word, gentle advice or just a good joke to lift the spirits. He would always do everything in his power to help your pet but yet if he thought the time was now, he gently told you and gave you time to say good bye.

We will miss you Michael, but more so the animals will miss you. One thing Michael we can guarantee is you never will be forgotten as in life and now in death the stories you gave us, the fun we had in your company the jokes, the slagging will never be forgotten and will always be shared with those lucky enough to know you.

To his family, his work colleagues, words can not express what his loss is to you all.

As you loved to ease us with a bit of poetry, now we will return the compliment and say a little bit of this poem for you

For All the One's I have Loved and Lost

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on the snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.


Good bye old friend, rest well
Run for the rescued animals, help make their life better very penny counts
 
The Dublin Women's Mini Marathon takes place on 7th June 2010.
Entry forms are available for this event in The Evening Herald every Wednesday and from 3rd March forms can also be downloaded from the Dublin Marathon website - closing date for entries is 27th April 2010. Sponsorship forms available from GSPCA's Galway Office.
The GSPCA wish Portumna hurling team the purrfect result in the All Ireland Final, Mungo and the boys will be listening to Galway Bay FM and shouting woof woof

Sponsor-a-pet for only €2 per week (€8 per month)
or a once off payment of €88 for 1 year


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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

gspca dogs foster two kittens

Meet Spiky and Yoki, 2 dogs adopted by Daniella from the GSPCA Sanctuary, who became foster parents to 2 kittens. The kittens were abanded in a box and when Daniella took them home 'her girls' took over and became mums to Salem and Sophie. They cleaned them, played with them, slept with them put manners on them when they misbehaved. They reared them as well as any mama cat would do. Now they are well and fit enough to be homed. Job well done Spiky and Yoki.

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This is Bonnie, she's a 4 yr old Fox Terrier cross and she's a naturally gifted musician! If your pet has a talent or is just cute, why not show us on our Facebook group!!
Galway bay fm visit gspca headquarters

We got the call the engineer visited us, it was all systems go, Galway bay fm were coming in the morning to present the Keith Finnegan show from our shop. Keith was on a much needed break so Gerry Murphy stood in.

Having never met Gerry before, it was indeed a please to meet up with him. The show started and what an experience to see how a programme is put together and how everything fits in and how everything is timed.

For the show we had Donnacha from Galway volunteer centre talking about the work they do. Vinny from Charlie Byrnes book shop called in to tell us they are 25 years in business. A garda from Mill St, one of the lads from FAS these were just a few of the people popping in. In between all that both Helen and myself spoke of the animals, work,the worries, the abuse we face daily trying to keep our organization going. As Helen said apart from the FAS workers the rest is all volunteer including the committee who put in a 7 day week while holding down jobs as well.

To finish off Bernie Ní Fharratha from the Connacht tribune joined Gerry with the sentinel news and the bit of craíc as well. What a morning we totally enjoyed having everyone visit and say a big thank to Gerry and Fionnuala for making it happen and invite them to come back soon.


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Successful Galway Film Fleadh for Sanctuary and Galway SPCA!


Please enjoy this shortened version of the film 'sanctuary' as shown in this year's Film Fleadh

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

GSPCA says old is good, please don't walk by

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


Life's a Beach!
Smeg at the beach
They say there is a green dragon coming . . . cannot wait to see it
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ROXY'S FUND - €1166.75 raised to-date

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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


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VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED
091 563631 or email: gspca@eircom.net for assigned positions in our sanctuary.
Must be over 18 and have transport.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SCHEME

If you are eligible for a community employment scheme, and would like to work with animals we are looking for people to work in our sanctuary in Killimor and our shop/office in Galway

Please contact 091 563631 or email gspca@eircom.net for further details.

Attention Students Seeking WORK EXPERIENCE

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.

PETPEEVES

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

LEGACIES

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

Please note that gspca gives no refunds in respect of homed animals.

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