13 New Dog First Aiders thanks to the GSPCA – Book Now for next Wednesdays Cat First Aid Course and 2024 dates

All this year at the GSPCA we have been celebrating 150 years - https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-year

As part of the celebrations we have held a range of events and on Wednesday we held our last Dog First Aid Cours of 2023.

For over a decade we have been running dog and cat first aid courses which help teach owners and pet lovers how to save the life of their pet or animal.

The next GSPCA Dog First Aid Course will take place in 2024 and our next Cat First Aid Course is this coming Wednesday 15th November.

GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who has over 25 years working in the field of animal rescue runs the training and with over 3000 animals through the doors every year at the GSPCA the team see cases of animal first aid on a daily basis here in Guernsey.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “All year we have been running a range of events to celebrate our 150^th year and this month we are held and holding further Dog and Cat First Aid Courses.”

“On Wednesday we greeted 13 trainee first aiders who learnt all about saving a dogs life.”

“It was a wonderful evening and we must thank all that attended.”

“As well as learning CPR to stopping a dog choking they got a few goodies to take home.”

“The next GSPCA Cat First Aid Course is Wednesday 15th November.”

“From Police Officers to GSPCA team members, members of the public to an assistance dog we have trained a real variety of individuals wanting to learn how to save dogs lives.”

“Those that have attended learnt to save dogs, cats and other animals lives and although we hope those attending never have to use the skills at least they will now have the knowledge of what to do in many circumstances.”

“We have been running dog and cat first aid courses for over seven years and have trained nearly 400 participants to help save animals lives.”

"We have ‘Casper’ who is our model first aid dog a bit like the Annie doll many may know for humans and he is a great way to show and learn how to carry out CPR on an unconscious dog."

“From dealing with a dogs and cats chocking to heat stroke we cover a huge range of topics and life saving techniques that could really help save a pets life.”

“We always hope that the skills learned will not be needed but we have been told of circumstances of these skills helping in real life situations.”

"As owners of pets our worst fear is not knowing what to do if our four legged friend has an injury and this training helps pet owners learn and understand ways to help save your pets life."

“It is £25 per person and you can book online or call 257261.”

“A huge thank you to all that supported and we look forward seeing those keen to learn in the upcoming events.”

The dates for the first aid courses are:

Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Wednesday 15th November 2023 - Ref - Cat 15/11

Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 12^th March 2024 - Ref - Dog 12/3

Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19^th March 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/3

Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 12^th November 2024 - Ref - Dog 12/9

Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19^th November 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/9

All first aid courses are a minimum £25 donation and you must book your place by 5pm before the course.

Within the sessions you get the chance to learn about what to do if you were faced with an emergency situation with your dog or cat.  All participants receive handouts, a few goodies and a certificate.

To book your place call 01481 257261 or pay via the paypal link below using the reference code so we are aware which you would like to attend - www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA

To see more training course information please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses

Steve continued “The recent weeks have seen many challenges as many of our outer aviaries, pens, fences and equipment were sadly damaged or destroyed due to Storm Ciaran.”

"Due to the storm last week we have launched an Urgent Appeal for funds due to the damage as we need to clear fallen trees and build new enclosures which can be seen by going to https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-launches-urgent-fundraising-appeal-wake-storm-ciaran .”

“As well as funds we really need a couple of portakabins to house some of the displaced animals until we can build new enclosures and also ahead of our BIG BUILD.”

"For lots of ways to support our work in our 150th year please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-150th-ball-st-pierre-park-hotel-saturday-30th-september-tickets-sale-and-could-you-spon-0 ."

“We also have our 150^th Ball on the 10^th February and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/new-date-gspca-150th-ball-st-pierre-park-hotel-saturday-10th-february-2024-tickets-sale-and-cou .”

Donate

Donate by calling  01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or online https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

GSPCA BIGGEST BUILD Appeal

For details please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/biggest-appeal-ever-gspca-big-build-appeal-buy-brick-build-brighter-future-animals-guernsey

GSPCA 150th Year Ball Saturday 10th February

To find out more - https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/new-date-gspca-150th-ball-st-pierre-park-hotel-saturday-10th-february-2024-tickets-sale-and-cou

GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023

This year the GSPCA celebrate 150 years and to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years

Sponsored Event

Why not create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

For lots more ideas why not visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising

Wish List

Check out our wish list page from the smallest of items to our biggest of projects there are many ways to support us - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list

To visit our Amazon Wish list to see some of the items we need to help the wildlife please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList

GSPCA Wildlife Hospital Appeal

To make a direct donation please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4618/Please-Support-the-GSPCA-Wildlife-Hospital-Appeal

To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and download a leaflet please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Buy%20a%20Brick%20Wildlife%20Hospital.pdf

Larger donors or corporates may want to make a larger donation and become an Exclusive Build Partner and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner

Legacies & Bequests

By leaving a gift to the GSPCA in your Will really helps us to improve the lives of animals into the future.  After providing for those you care for, please consider leaving a proportion of what remains to the GSPCA it is so appreciated and makes a real lasting legacy.

A gift like this to the GSPCA ensures our animals and those in Guernsey will always have someone to keep them safe. To find out more please http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding 

Gift Aid on Donations over £500

To find out about the States of Guernsey tax relief information on gift aid up to 2020 on donations totalling between £500 and £5000 please see the details by going to https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2617&p=0

2021 gift aid is from £500 and up to £7500 and here are the details - https://www.gov.gg/article/151830/Income-tax-relief

To download the form to claim for 2020 or before please follow this link https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=1994&p=0

Become a sponsor and GSPCA member

Why become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor and support our work each month please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf

To become a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form for your business to sponsor animals in our care each year please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf  

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Below are our usual opening times but these are occasionally adjusted to ensure we provide the best of care for the animals and those needing our 24/7 help, in an emergency please call 01481 257261

Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -

Are you supporting the GSPCA our 150th year? Here are a few ways you could get involved | GSPCA Guernsey

Wednesday 15^th November 2023 – GSPCA Cat First aid Course

Wednesday 22^nd November 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening

Monday 4^th December 2023 – World Wildlife Conservation Day

GSPCA 150^th Year Ball – Saturday 10^th February 2023 https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/new-date-gspca-150th-ball-st-pierre-park-hotel-saturday-10th-february-2024-tickets-sale-and-cou

Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to celebrate our 150 years please get in touch…………..