June is National Microchipping Month - Free Chipping for Rabbits Saturday, Free Chipping for Dogs Sunday & £3.99 for June

Submitted by Steve on 12:24, 29th May, 2014 | 0

National Microchipping Month is a campaign that encourages and promotes responsible pet ownership through microchipping as the preferred method of permanent identification. Throughout the month of June the GSPCA will be supporting this event by offering reduced priced microchips and to start the month at our Fun Dog Show this Sunday at Fairfields we will be offering free microchipping for dogs and microchip checks for all dog owners, although donations welcomed.

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Pop by to see animals looking for homes & help us advertise them

Submitted by Steve on 09:42, 17th May, 2014 | 0

With the sunny weather many of our animals our outside on view at the Shelter so if you are passing please pop by to see bunnies, Blakey the ferret and a selection of birds.

Over the last few days staff and volunteers have been popping out a selection of animals which you can see when you pop in the Shelter.

Our reception area is open 9am to 5pm today and has a wide selection of pet goods so when popping by you can grab cat food to bird seed.

We are also asking if you could pop a poster up os some of the animals looking for homes.

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An emotional message from the Amazing Daz on his last day - please sponsor this man of steel doing the Marathon des Sables

Submitted by Steve on 12:49, 11th Apr, 2014 | 0

Daz Carre who is taking on the Maraton des Sables is on his last leg and another marathon having had an overnight run of 81km which went through Wednesday night and into Thursday morning.

Yesterday Daz sent an emotional message to family, loved ones and his supporters - 

'Wow, what an experience this week has been!

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You're keeping his spirits high - Please sponsor a very brave Daz Carre in the Marathon des Sables 2014

Submitted by Steve on 08:41, 10th Apr, 2014 | 0

Today Darren Carre is on day 5 of the Marathon des Sables 2014.

Currently Daz is on the 81km (49mile) stage through the night and we are awaiting details. He finished Stage 3 in 7hrs 59 mins and went up to 593rd place. On Monday the second day in an amazing 8 hours 3 minutes and 594th place and his first day in 7 hours 7 minutes and in a fantastic 552nd place.

This Blog is written by the very brave Darren Carre or Daz as his friends know him -

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Day 3 & up to 593rd place in the Marathon des Sables 2014 - Please sponsor a very brave Daz Carre on day 4

Submitted by Steve on 11:01, 9th Apr, 2014 | 0

Today Darren Carre is on day 4 of the Marathon des Sables 2014.

He finished Stage 3 done yesterday in 7hrs 59 mins today and gone up to 593rd place. On Monday the second day in an amazing 8 hours 3 minutes and 594th place and his first day in 7 hours 7 minutes and in a fantastic 552nd place.

This Blog is written by the very brave Darren Carre or Daz as his friends know him -

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Day 1 7 hours 7 day 2 8 hours 3 in blistering heat - Please sponsor a very brave Daz Carre taking on the Marathon des Sables

Submitted by Steve on 08:53, 8th Apr, 2014 | 0

Currently Darren Carre is on day 3 of the Marathon des Sables 2014. He finished his second day in an amazing 8 hours 3 minutes and 594th place and his first day in 7 hours 7 minutes and in a fantastic 552nd place.

This Blog is written by the very brave Darren Carre or Daz as his friends know him -

I am currently embarking on an adventure (or torture as some say!) of a lifetime in which I hope to raise £2000 for each of my chosen charities.  So if you've seen me out running in even the most horrific of weather, this is why!!

The Challenge:

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Christmas Wishes from the GSPCA - Could your shop display a GSPCA Wish List Star on items needed at the Shelter?

Submitted by GSPCA on 15:57, 9th Dec, 2013 | 0

24 hours a day, 7 days a week staff and volunteers work around the clock at the GSPCA to ensure the animals are cared for and those in need can be rescued around Guernsey.

One of the wonderful additions that has benefited many animals at the Shelter has been our Wish List which we have both on our website and a link to an Amazon Wish List.

Since launching our Amazon Wish List in October 2012 nearly every week we have had wonderful donations from honey for the hedgehogs to heat lamps to keep those ill nice and warm.

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WEA and the GSPCA team up for the second time to run a course called 'An Introduction to Animal Care and Welfare'

Submitted by GSPCA on 12:03, 18th Nov, 2013 | 0

This January for the second time WEA are teaming-up with the GSPCA to provide a comprehensive course that not only provides essential information for pet care but tackles the wider issues of wild animal welfare in Guernsey.

The first course started in September and has the it's last session this evening and was a sell out so please book your place early.

Every week the classes have been interactive and full of experiences and discussions about animal care.

The course subjects include:

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The GSPCA Adoption Procedure at the Animal Shelter

Submitted by GSPCA on 11:35, 6th Nov, 2013 | 0

The GSPCA are always trying to ensure we match up the right animal for the right home.

Animals come into the Shelter for all sorts of reasons and we have to ensure each is suited to a home that can meet its needs.

The GSPCA is a self-supporting Guernsey charity and we depend on the people of the Island for the funding needed to maintain our work for the animal welfare and rescue work that is carried out 24 hours 7 days a week.

The normal adoption procedure is as follows:-

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Please sponsor a very brave Daz Carre taking on the Marathon des Sables - Raising funds for GSPCA & Specsavers Childrens Charity

Submitted by GSPCA on 13:30, 30th Oct, 2013 | 0

This Blog is written by the very brave Darren Carre -

In April 2014 I will be embarking on an adventure (or torture as some say!) of a lifetime in which I hope to raise £2000 for each of my chosen charities.  So if you've seen me out running in even the most horrific of weather, this is why!!

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