The GSPCA can offer ‘Home to Home’ rehoming as an alternative

Over recent years the GSPCA like many animal welfare charities have reviewed and looked at the way they operate and one thing that came out of the lock down challenges we faced was rehoming animals in different ways.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “In some ways the lock down years are fresh in many memories and in others much further away but during these challenging times many animal welfare charities reviewed and looked at the way we operate and help animals in need.”

“One of the amazing outcomes from this was looking at rehoming home to home.”

“Home to home is a way we can help animals find new and loving homes with out the need for them to come into our care meaning they go from an owner who for many reasons may not be able to give their pet all its needs to a new forever home.”

“The benefits of home to home mean the animals need not come into our care reducing the time they go from one owner to another and also reduces greatly the challenges we may have for space, time and costs.”

“We of course still help many animals in need through the Animal Shelter but his new way of rehoming has helped not just dogs and cats but stick insects to giant African land snails.”

"In the last week you will have even seen cockerels and sheep looking for help with our home to home rehoming."

“One of our main aims in what we do is to help animals live their best lives and find homes when they are in need.”

“When we are asked to help with home to homes we first get all the relevant details to ensure this is the best option and then after getting permission sharing the relevant details online, looking through those that may have registered with us to help find that owner find their pet a new home by, with consent exchanging details for those suitable enquiries.”

“We have had some amazing feed back from those who have adopted animals in this way and had so many thanks.”

“Currently the main way we promote home to home rehoming is on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GuernseySPCA but to find out about those in need at the Shelter, well some of them please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/animals .”

What does this mean?

Home to home rehoming is a service we can offer so that animals do not need to come into the Shelter. For many animals, and their owners, this reduces stress, anxiety and is much better for their mental and physical wellbeing.

Being able to help pets move directly from one family home to another also allows us to focus our resources on emergency cases.

How does it work?

You contact a member of the rehoming team with the details of your pet, including their:

o     Name, age, breed.

o     How they are with other animals e.g. cats, dogs

o     Whether they have lived with children, and what ages they might be used to.

o     If they are vaccinated, microchipped, neutered.

o     If they have any specific health or behavioural needs.

o     What they love to do e.g. sunbath, run on the beach, chase a ball

o     It is important that we also have some photographs, but we can use a stock photo if necessary. 

We will then place a post on social media and ask families who are keen to help to contact us via email, with a brief description of their family and home. Our rehoming team will then introduce those interested to you via email and step back. At this point you will arrange the meet and greets at your convenience; visit potential adopters’ home and see how you feel your pet might fit in. We will remain in the background to offer you support and advice, but the rehoming is always best carried out by the family as you know your pet better than anyone.

NB: It’s important to note that because the dogs do not come into our kennels, the GSPCA do not undertake any health or behavioural assessment of the dogs that are rehomed via the ‘home to home’ option.

For a private rehoming we also advise:

To avoid complications in the future it would be good for both parties to sign a document that states you are both in agreement with the rehoming of the animal and the transfer of ownership. It doesn’t have to be overly complicated, but you should both sign and retain a copy.

This should include:

•     Your names, addresses, dates, signatures and perhaps a third signature.  

•     It should also include some Information about the dog:

•     Name

•     Breed

•     Age

•     Microchip number, if applicable.

The previous owner will also need to:

1.    Transfer the microchip, if applicable.

2.    Inform his/her veterinary surgeon

3.    See if they can transfer insurance if applicable

The new owner would need to:

1.    Accept that you are the new keeper which the chip company may ask you to do.

2.    Register your new pet with a Vet or stay with the current vet.

3.    Consider insurance options or speak to you Vet about a savings alternative

No two situations are the same so if you want to talk about your options, please feel free to contact a member of our team and we will help as best we can.

Parting with a pet is really upsetting, particularly when you have no other option. The Blue Cross run a free and confidential helpline for people who are struggling with being separated from their pet. Their specially trained team have experienced pet loss and they volunteer their time to help others during this devastating time. You can contact them in many ways, and they will understand your loss. Details can be found at:

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-pet-loss

Currently the main way we promote home to home rehoming is on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GuernseySPCA

Steve continues “If you are interested in adopting from the GSPCA, to register your interest and complete an online form please go to https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=gspca&method=online_form_html&formid=23 .”   

“If you are unable to adopt an 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.”

To complete an online animal application form please go to https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=gspca&method=online_form_html&formid=23

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 some of 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] .

Steve continued “From the Skipton Swimarathon to others, there are many ways to support our work with lots of ideas on our website www.gspca.org.gg or set up your own sponsored challenge by going to www.giving.gg or https://www.justgiving.com/gspca .”

“For those from those want to give CSR time and skills to those wanting to help sponsor or support something from our Wish List 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 go to -

http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days “

“For other ways your business can help us here at the GSPCA please go to -

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 vacancies at the GSPCA and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/vacancies ."

“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.”

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)

BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL

The GSPCA have the BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL in our 150 year history and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggest-build-appeal

GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023 and 151 years in 2024

This year the GSPCA celebrate 150 into 151 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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Many of you will have seen us on social media and your support liking and sharing our posts is really appreciated, and to visit our social media pages please go to

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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 -  

Tuesday 10th September 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers

Wednesday 2nd to Sunday 6^th October 2024 - Skipton Swimarathon - https://www.swimarathon.org/

October Half Term Tours – to be confirmed

Tuesday 5th November 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers

Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 12th November 2024 - Ref - Dog 12/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses

Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses

Christmas Tours – to be confirmed

February 2025 Tours – to be confirmed

Easter 2025 Tours – to be confirmed

2025 – Dolphin Parade - https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/coming-guernsey-2025-dolphin-parade-thanks-gspca-autism-guernsey

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