We are re-posting Wimpy as he looks for his forever home. When Wimpy arrived into our care he was a very mentally shut down boy. We put it down to his previous life and after a few weeks we posted him for rehoming one of our stipulations at the time was another dog in the home. But, we have been spending extra time with Wimpy on a one to one basis and we are gave Wimpy time apart from his best friends (he still hangs out and sleeps with them) and waited to see how Wimpy would cope.

Surprisingly Wimpy coped extremely well on his time away from them. He went on a solo walk last weekend in our local forest, with one of our team, and loved it (especially the puppicino at the end). He has been going to Pacos Den for some solo chill time and has even initiated some one on one ear scratches!! So yes, our criteria has changed.

A little about Wimpy:-
Wimpy is a 4 year old Bichon boy who arrived with a very damaged eye so now only has one eye! He is an independent soul who isn't looking for cuddles and lap time (at least, not yet) but he does, and will, enjoy some ear scratches and gentle rubbing. He isn't a fan of being picked up but does allow it (no aggression he is just wary). But he is happy to follow you around, watch what you are doing and has no worries about trying to get a treat out of your pocket!

We now believe Wimpy would be happy as an only dog and could be left for 2/3 hours with no problem as he is happy in his own company too. He absolutely loves getting out walking and is a dream on the lead. He is also clean in his room most nights, he is blaming any toilet accidents on his room mates!!

He really is an uncomplicated, chilled little chap who a new family needs to understand that he likes his own space at the moment but he is learning that humans can give good cuddles, on his terms right now, and won't be put off by his aloofness. Wimpy also has a fun and playful side that is heartwarming to see. We are not ruling out a home with another dog either but just wanted to add that we feel he could be equally happy as an only dog.

We have no history of Wimpy with cats or children but we are looking for a home without children under 12 just to allow Wimpy the time to get to know his new home. He is a fab little boy, just one who doesn't want to be over fussed, carried or babied, though that may change. He is the best little walking/hiking buddy.

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

** November 2025 **

Wimpy, the Bichon, was rescued from the side of the road with an extremely matted, filthy coat and an old serious injury to his eye. Unfortunately, that injury had been left infected and untreated and so it deteriorated and 2 weeks ago Wimpy had his eye surgically removed by our vet.

Losing an eye is not even Wimpys biggest obstacle in life. It is so obvious to us that little Wimpy has never known much, if any, socialisation. While he will stand for you to put the lead on and will sit near you if you are working at the office desk, he is simply void of showing us any emotion whatsoever. He is basically an empty shell who looks at us every day wondering what we want and why we would want to touch him or love him.

We know that somewhere buried deep inside Wimpy is a boy who can learn what love is all about and we desperately want him to experience the touch and joy good humans can bring to his life and so we are reaching out in a Special Christmas Appeal for a Special Foster home for Wimpy.

*He loves other dogs so there must be at least another dog in the home
*A quiet home without too many people and without young children to unintentionally frighten him with fast, unpredictable movements
*Someone at home most of the day
*A fully secure garden
*Most importantly, humans who are not going to push Wimpy too hard or too fast to be their friend. People who will understand and allow him the time to settle, process his new lifestyle and be patient with him

Are you that special person?

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


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Thanks to our good friend, Jayne Emery, little Wimpy has had a makeover. On her day off Jayne collected Wimpy and whisked him off to her grooming salon and returned him looking and, no doubt feeling, like a new man. While we are not surprised by Jaynes act of kindness and generosity, she and partner Paul are long term GSPCA fosterers and adopters and always on hand to help, we would just like to let her know how truly grateful we are for her unwavering support for our Rescue doggies.

While Wimpy is not currently available for adoption, he will be neutered this week and undergo an operation to remove what's left of the old badly damaged eye he arrived with. Once recovered, we are hoping that he will get his Christmas wish of a forever family.

*** November 2025***
This bedraggled, matted, scared boy was picked up running through traffic in the dark a few nights ago by some kind and caring people. They rang us and took him home for the night until we could meet up with them the next day. We saw straight away that this unchipped, unneutered male had not lived a life as a loved pet. He was wary, not used to humans and we could see there was something sinister going on with one of his eyes, though it was hard to tell as the eye was completely covered with filthy matted hair.

A trip to our vets and it soon became clear that this little man had suffered a severe injury to his eye some time ago. What was left of his original eye had become infected and totally useless. It was an old injury that he had been left to suffer with. It has now been cleaned and treated and Wimpy will undergo surgery to have the remnants of his eye removed.

Another case of cruelty and neglected and nobody to hold accountable for it. Again, our kennel team stepped up to make a space they really didn't have to accomodate him.

It may take a little time for Wimpy to realise that not all humans are bad. It is sad to watch as he does his best to avoid any interaction with us.
GalwaySPCA - Continuing to pick up the pieces.