Submitted by Steve on 16:10, 24th Apr, 2020 |
The current lock down has caused huge challenges at the GSPCA and the team have taken a proactive approach to face the wide range of issues.
At the Animal Shelter we have 42 kennels and as of yesterday the only dog for rehoming inline with the strict social distancing guidelines was rehomed through our online adoption process.
This means we are in unprecedented times as we have no dogs at the GSPCA in kennels or foster homes.
Submitted by Steve on 17:32, 23rd Apr, 2020 |
We have been blessed with incredible weather during April and with the Coronavirus social distancing restrictions and many off work, Guernsey beaches have never seen so many dogs on them each day.
We have been in touch with the States of Guernsey and confirm that the ban comes into force as usual from the 1st May until the 30th September. The restrictions mean that dogs are not allowed on the following beaches between these dates –
Submitted by Steve on 16:12, 23rd Apr, 2020 |
General fundraising has been hit very hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands of fundraising events have been cancelled and many charities, particularly smaller ones, are struggling to maintain services because of this huge reduction in income.
That's why Team Mourant in Guernsey has decided to take part in the 2.6 Challenge, a massive fundraising campaign taking place on Sunday 26 April – when the 40th London Marathon would have taken place. They have very kindly chosen to raise money for the Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA).
Submitted by Steve on 11:35, 23rd Apr, 2020 |
Today we have seen the first birth of 2020 at the GSPCA and we are delighted to say mum is a hedgehog.
As wonderful as this news is, it marks a time where we need to take extra care when out in the garden as others may have already been born and others will be due in the coming weeks.
Last year at the GSPCA we saw the highest number of hedgehogs come into our care in our history. An amazing 618 were rescued or born at the GSPCA and we have already seen 80 since the beginning of 2020, another record number.
Submitted by Steve on 12:16, 22nd Apr, 2020 |
On Friday 24th we will be launching our Virtual Petshow so we can celebrate animals in Guernsey and our pets past and present. Sadly due to the Corona virus the GSPCA has had to postpone it's biggest Seafront event and fundraiser of the year until 2021. Our Seafront Sunday, due to take place on Sunday May 31st is the biggest celebration of animals in Guernsey and raises much needed funds for the Shelter. This money is vital to enable us to continue with all of our essential work with companion animals and wildlife across the Islands.
Submitted by Steve on 13:28, 18th Apr, 2020 |
The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes survey found 95% of members have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic UK animal rescue centres have lost up to half of their income during the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey reveals.
Submitted by Steve on 18:30, 15th Apr, 2020 |
Today the GSPCA have launched a Drawing Competition which we are asking you to include the Stay Safe Rainbow and your pets or animals that you really like.
A winner and runner up will be chosen from each age group which will include a GSPCA T-Shirt and other goodies which we will update you on soon.
The age groups are –
Submitted by Steve on 11:07, 14th Apr, 2020 |
A local therapy dog charity is reaching out to help another animal charity in need. Wellbeing Animals Guernsey (WAG) has made a donation of £1,000 to the GSPCA, primarily to help support the dogs in their care. WAG provides a network of volunteers who, with their dogs, visit many people in a variety of situations. The friendly canines regularly put smiles on the faces of patients in wards at the PEH, residents in care homes and many other establishments throughout the island.
Submitted by Steve on 11:13, 11th Apr, 2020 |
With a stunning day again in Guernsey and hot weather the GSPCA has had a number of reports from concerned members of the public that have seen dogs locked in cars during and we want to remind all pet owners of the real dangers to their pets.
The GSPCA team have already been out to a number of vehicles with reports of dogs locked inside with little or no ventilation.
With the warm weather and direct sunlight, dogs in cars are potentially in a situation where you could kill your pet if it is left, regardless of the situation.
