Edible Guernsey give semi-feral cats a new home after rescuing from a multiple cat home

The GSPCA help 1000’s of cats every year in many ways from strays to those neglected.

When we have room we not only help island cats but we help animals from Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) which is an organisation made up of over 160 charities across the UK and Ireland.

Last October GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne brought 5 cats back from the RSPCA in Wales.

Three of the 5 were a multiple cat household.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Thankfully we have seen a decrease of cats needing homes year on year for many years and when we can we help those on other islands needing our help and when we can those in charities who are members of the ADCH.”

“The pandemic did put a pause on this but last October we managed thanks to the help of Condor Ferries help 5 cats from the RSPCA in Wales.”

“3 of the cats were extremely nervous as they were from a multiple cat household and had had little to no care so were not used to people or being handled.”

“Spook, Casper and Pumpkin were so nervous when they first arrived at the GSPCA and are what many would call semi-feral or farm cats.”

“We really struggle to find these types of cats new homes as most enquiries are from those wanting kittens or friendly family cats.”

“Recently Sarah from Edible Guernsey visited as they have been thinking of adopting some cats that could live at their site.”

“After following the rehoming procedures earlier today myself and colleague Neil took Casper, Spook and Pumpkin to their new home and they quickly settled into their temporary pen where they will live for some weeks to settle before being let out into the wonderful rural new home.”

“I have seen many horrendous homes that have horded animals from working at the RSPCA and it is wonderful that they are now in a fabulous new home with people who will give them all the love and space they need.”

“If anyone would like a farm cat or offer any animal a new home check out our rehoming procedure or please do get in touch.”

Sarah Breton Vice Chair from Edible Guernsey said “It was wonderful to see Spook, Casper and Pumpkin settle so quickly.”

“I visited the GSPCA in December when Steve did a talk on CSR and fundraising as part of the Guernsey Community Foundation talks.”

“I asked at the time about cats that might want a farm type home and saw the three then and it is wonderful to see them arrive with Steve and Neil.”

“Edible Guernsey will provide them with a fantastic home and they can help us in lots of ways.”

“We will give them the space they need and they can enjoy their new life with those that will look after and care for them.”

Neil Hughes GSPCA Staff Member said “It was great too see the three cats settle so quickly.”

“We are so grateful to Edible Guernsey who also gave us a van full of pumpkins to feed the chickens and cockerels needing homes at the GSPCA.”

Ali Le Huray GSPCA staff member said “We will all miss looking after Spook, Casper and Pumpkin as  although they were so nervous they were real characters.”

“You would often here them talk to one another.”

“We wish them all the best and look forward hearing the updates in their new home.”

To download an adoption application form please click on the following -

For a Dog Adoption Application Form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/GSPCA%20Dog%20Rehoming%20Application%202019.doc

For a Cat Adoption Application Form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/GSPCA%20Cat%20Rehoming%20Application%20Rev%202.doc

For a Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Bird, Reptile and all other species Application Form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Interview%20Form%20%28Rabbit%20or%20Guinea%20Pig%29.doc 

Once your form is completed please email to [email protected] or post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD and a member of team will phone you to discuss the animals in our care

To find out more about the Dog Adoption Procedure please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/dog-adoption .

To find out more about the Cat Adoption Procedure please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/cat-adoption .

To see the animals looking for homes please go to - www.gspca.org.gg/animals

For more information please call 01481 257261 or email us [email protected] .

To learn more about Edible Guernsey please visit https://www.facebook.com/edibleguernsey/

Steve continued “There are many ways you can help support our vital 24/7 work and donate or raise funds for the hundreds of animals in our care.”

“With over 100 hedgehogs, 6 seal pups, dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, fish, reptiles and many birds we help over 3000 animals through the doors every year.”

“Between the 11th February and the 18th February join the GSPCA Purple Week and help celebrate 147 years and here is a link to lots of ideas to get involved - https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-purple-week .”

“If you would like to support our Amazon Wish List and see lists of items that we use every day and things that we are appealing for.”

“If would like to help with wish list items you can call us on 01481 25721 or email [email protected] or the easy way to see many items we are in need  is by going to our Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList .”

“We do promote buying items locally but shopping online can help raise funds at the same time as if you select the GSPCA through easy fund raising part of the amount through 1000’s of online retailers comes back to the GSPCA and it has raised over £2500.”

“To sign up to do this please visit http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/guernseyspca/?u=1CHID8 .”

“Sadly Amazon Smile doesn’t allow Guernsey charities to sign up but you can go through easy fund raising to achieve the same donation.”

“As mentioned you can always chose to donate via local stores and the Amazon Wish List is a shop front showing some of the items we need but there are many others and we have published these on our Wish List page http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list .”

“A gift of a tiny bowl costing less than a £1 to a £600 intensive care unit, every donation is hugely appreciated and really makes the team smile that there are those that care and want to support our work.”

“Another amazing way to support our work is by just a couple of pounds each month can make a massive difference in helping the animals in our care and to find out more please go to http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf .”

“To make a donation you can go to https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA) .”  

“We couldn’t do so much without your support.”

Donate

Donate by calling  01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or online https://giving.gg/donate/event/5876/GSPCA-Coronavirus-Emergency-Appeal

GSPCA Purple Week

Between the 10th February and the 16th February join the GSPCA Purple Week and help celebrate 147 years and here is a link to lots of ideas to get involved - https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-purple-week

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

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