Meet your Galway celebrity – the 2025 Galway Nose of Tralee, Khai.
Name: Khai
County: Galway
Age: 1year 8 months
Breed: Golden Retriever x Collie
Special Skill: Being friendly with every person and child he meets
Favourite food: Any and all food 😋 but I lose all sense when there’s ham around.
Favourite Toy: Ted ❤️ been around since I was kidnapped by a strange woman at 9weeks old. 🤣
Favourite Place to Sleep: Couch always but the bed if nobody’s looking. 👀
Favourite Activity: Zoomies on the beach and tug of war.
Favourite Place to go for a Walk/Hangout: Back to my roots Inis Mór Aran Islands Galway.
Most mischievous thing you have ever done? Might have accidentally mistook the sky digital remote control for one of my many many chew toys once 🙄
How did you come into your owner’s life? Luckily one of her good friends came over for a visit with a bottle of wine one day and convinced her it would be the best idea ever to adopt one of the puppies from a litter that was born on the Island.
What makes you the most pawtastic pet ever? Just not a bad bone in my body love everyone I meet people and all animals, always making people smile a real gentle soul. If I do say so myself very well behaved for my age, apart from that remote control incident of course 😅
Why did you decide to enter the Nose of Tralee? Seemed like a lot of fun and a great way to make new friends.
How did you prepare for the contest and get votes? Just went about my usual buisness of being about and about but made sure the human took plenty of photos to post a few funny stories.
What did you enjoy most about the Nose of Tralee? Loved connecting with so many new four legged friends 🐾
What advice would you give to the next Nose of your County? Just to enjoy it dont take it to seriously or feel too much pressure to post etc just be yourself and do your thing 💃
How are you handling your newfound fame? Definitely not famous 😅 but do seem to get a few more belly rubs from strangers.
If you could be any superhero who would you be? Batman, I look good in black 😎
Where can your fans follows you online? Instagram mostly, 🙂 still figuring out tictok.
https://www.instagram.com/khais_tracks_and_tails/profilecard/?igsh=bDd4eWZiMXI2N2ow
https://www.tiktok.com/@khais_tracks_and_tails?_t=ZN-8xkn8qVJ6Zi&_r=1
Kate McQuillan is the co-founder of Pet Sitters Ireland, an award-winning pet sitting and dog walking company established in 2010 with her husband, Michael. Together, they support thousands of pet owners across Ireland with trusted, in-home pet care. With over 14 years of experience, Kate shares practical advice to help pet owners feel confident and prepared when it comes to their pet’s care.
