Last Sunday morning our kennel manager received a call from a concerned member of the public who had come across a Lurcher, lying on the path at the back of a housing estate in Ballinasloe. At first, it seemed like he was unable to stand or move but with some gentle coaxing they managed to get him as far as their garden and then called us.

Despite being in the middle of our morning kennel routine, our kennel manager went straight out wondering if this dog was injured or just exhausted. What greeted her was a somewhat sad and dejected boy and apart from the mange on his skin, the usual covering of fleas, he was uninjured and hopped happily onto her van.

Taurus, as we have named him, is yet another lurcher in a very long line and intake of Lurchers that seem to be yet another John/Jane Doe.
No chips
No collars
No calls
And definitely No Accountability.
They just keep on coming.

Taurus has now been treated for his mange/fleas/worms and seems so very grateful for his warm, cosy bed, his walks around our fields and the attention and love he is now receiving from our kennel team. He is the sweetest boy, calm, gentle and well behaved.

He will be neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and will continue to be assessed before, hopefully, finding himself a new and loving home.

Our thanks to the person who didn't walk past this boy and who all they could to ensure he was rescued from the streets so he can have a brighter future.

In compliance with DAFM legislation, the GalwaySPCA unique certificate number is GPT200022C.