Each year at the GSPCA we hold Dog and Cat First Aid Courses.
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.
Last week we held our last Dog First Aid Course of 2024 and greeted 8 attendees from Guernsey. Sadly due to the awful storms and weather with the transport issues we missed a few of those booked in who are keen to join next years course.
GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who has over 27 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.
The next Dog and Cat First Aid training will take place in May 2025 and you can book now.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Last week we held our last Dog First Aid training of 2024 at the GSPCA and what a fantastic evening.”
“The last Cat First Aid Training had 13 in attendance all learning how to save cats lives and the last Dog First Aid Training course saw 8 attendees although the weather meant a few have moved to 2025 training courses as they were stranded in the UK.”
“We have just set the first 2025 courses in May and you can book now.”
“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 have 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 over 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 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 past events 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 Tuesday 20th May 2025 - Ref - Cat20/5
Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Wednesday 28th May 2025 - Ref - Dog28/5
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
For lots of ways to support our work please visit www.gspca.org.gg
Steve continued ”As well as training there are many of ways to support us like our BIGGEST upcoming project which is our BIG BUILD And to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggest-build-appeal.”
“We also have the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025 with Autism Guernsey which we are quickly filling all the sponsor spaces and to find out more please go to https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/year-puffin-parade-auction-could-you-or-your-business-sponsor-dolphin-dolphin-discovery-trail-2 .”
“Another way to support is our Wish List and to see more and again about the BIG BUILD please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list .“
“Maybe you’d like to volunteer and help animals to fund raising, admin to gardening and to volunteer check out http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or to complete the volunteer application form please check out https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=gspca&method=online_form_html&formid=14 .”
To see more about our education work please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/education-and-schools
To see more about special and birthday tours https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/birthday-or-special-guided-tours-gspca
Please watch our channels and media for upcoming guided tours at Christmas.
Steve continued “As well as our education work it is non stop at the GSPCA like our BIGGEST upcoming project which is our BIG BUILD And to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggest-build-appeal.”
“As well as the BIG BUILD we have the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025 with Autism Guernsey which we are quickly filling all the sponsor spaces and to find out more please go to https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/year-puffin-parade-auction-could-you-or-your-business-sponsor-dolphin-dolphin-discovery-trail-2 .”
“For those from those want to give CSR time and skills to those wanting to help sponsor or support something from our Wish List we have this page with loads of info http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list .”
“If your group or business would like to find out about spending a day at the Shelter please do check out http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days “
“For other ways your business can help us here at the GSPCA please have a look at http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship “
“If you would like to volunteer then to find out more details here http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or to complete the volunteer application form please check out https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=gspca&method=online_form_html&formid=14 .”
“We also have loads of ways to support us and to donate in this link including information on our BIGGEST BUILD appeal https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years .”
“To see a list of the many events coming up check out those below or on any of our latest blogs https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog “
“We couldn’t do so much without your support.”
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