The GSPCA would like to apologise for a technical fault experienced on Saturday night during our out of hours service.
We had a number of reports Saturday evening that the 24 hour emergency helpline number was not being answered between approximately 7pm and 10pm.
When we were made aware that the divert to the on call warden had an issue it was changed as there appeared to be a fault.
The emergency number for the GSPCA is 07781 104082 or call 01481 257261 and choose the emergency option, but if you have any issues getting through to the Animal Shelter then please be aware that the GSPCA HQ is manned 24 hours 7 days a week.
The GSPCA out of hours warden service is manned entirely by volunteers who help cover the ambulance and emergency calls between 6pm and 8am 365 days a year.
We would like to highlight that this is an emergency service and our normal office hours are 9am until 5pm Monday to Saturday. Bank Holidays and Sundays our reception and shop area is closed but again the Shelter is manned 24 hours a day in case of emergencies.
If you need to find the Shelter in St Andrews please click here for directions.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said 'We are very sorry to anyone that tried to call between 7pm and 10pm on Saturday but is appears that there were technical problems.'
'When we were made aware of situation we made adjustments to the system so calls could get through, but if anyone has a sick or injured animal or an emergency then please be aware that there is always someone at the Shelter in St Andrews around the clock.'
'At the GSPCA we strive to ensure 365 days a year, 24 hours a day we are able to respond to emergencies such as sick or injured animals in Guernsey.'
'We always appreciate any feedback regarding our service and if you ever have any problems getting through or comments please do let us know.'
To find out more regarding our 24 hour warden service please click here.
We have lots of animals in need of homes. Could you help us advertise them? To download a the posters please click here. or to share them on social media please click here.
To download a poster to advertise the Hedgehog Competition please click here.
To download a poster to advertise the Hedgehog Awareness Poster Competition please click here.
Create a GSPCA Awareness Poster for Hedgehogs
Age groups –
4 – 7 years old (infants)
7 – 11 years old (juniors)
Some ideas could include:
Watch out for hedgehogs on the road waking up from hibernation
Hedgehogs out in the day time could mean there is something wrong
Please put out clean drinking water for hedgehogs over the summer
Check for hedgehogs before cutting the lawn/grass
Discard of rubbish properly - especially netting/wires
Make sure your swimming pool/pond is easily escapable
Do not put slug pellets down as they are poisonous
Don't touch a nest until sure you need to intervene
Cut holes in fence bottoms to allow hedgehogs to pass through gardens
Watch your dogs around hedgehogs- either one could get hurt
Other points to add:
Phone GSPCA for advice/emergency: 01481 257261
Advice on the GSPCA Webpage- www.gspca.org.gg
BE AS CREATIVE AS YOU LIKE!
Prizes for the top 3 in each age group.
Send your posters with your name, age, contact number and school on the back to [email protected] or to the Shelter at
Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Rue du Truchots
St Andrews
Guernsey, Channel Islands
GY6 8UD
Closing date 6/6/14. Winners will be announced on the 13/6/14
Build a Hedgehog House
2014 Competition
Design and build a hedgehog house to be used in your own or friends garden!
There are two age group categories:
7 to 11 years (Junior age)
11 to 16 years (secondary age)
The top three from each group will be contacted to be judged and there are PRIZES for the top 3 designs in each group!
The house structure must be:
- Waterproof
- Big enough to make a nest
- Safe from predators
- Camouflaged
What could you use to build the house?
- Logs
- Old plastic box
- Bricks
- Wood
- Pots
- Anything else - Be as creative as you like!
Try the internet and our website for more inspiration!
www.gspca.org.gg
Last thing to do is take a beautiful photograph then email it to us along with your age, full name and contact number to:
[email protected]
Closing date 6/6/14. Winners will be announced on the 13/6/14
Good luck and have fun!
Please be careful when building your hog houses
Work with an adult to put it together as you may need to use grown-up tools
We currently have two stunning cats called Trio and Trouble needing operations. To donate to help them please click on this link www.justgiving.com/Gspca-Trio-and-Trouble, call 01481 257261, by post or popping into the Shelter.
GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD
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