A wonderful weekend at Guernsey Together Festival 2024 huge thanks from all of the GSPCA #WithoutUs

Submitted by Steve on 16:50, 12th Jun, 2024 | 0

The last weekend of May the GSPCA were once again kindly invited along to the Guernsey Together Festival.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager “We were once again invited along to the Guernsey Together Festival and what an amazing two days we had fund raising and promoting our work.”

“There was so much to do, see and of course amazing music in every direction.”

“Our stall helped raised an incredible £800 over the two days and from all of the GSPCA team a huge thanks to all of the Guernsey Together Festival team, all involved and of course supported this fabulous family event.”

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GSPCA Liberation Day thanks to Castel Parish and all that supported their Liberation Day event #WithoutUs

Submitted by Steve on 16:33, 12th Jun, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA has to extend a warm and caring thank you to Castel Parish for their wonderful donation from their Liberation Day event.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “On Liberation Day Castel Parish held a family fun event at Vazon which was full of stalls and bouncy castles around the time when the cavalcade came past.”

“They kindly during this event decided to nominate as the charity they wanted to support and raise funds for the animals in our care and our 24/7 work.”

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Liberation Day thanks to the Last Post and all that supported #withoutus

Submitted by Steve on 16:20, 12th Jun, 2024 | 0

On Liberation Day the GSPCA we invited once again to the Last Post to join the celebrations with our stall, games and goods on sale.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We had a lovely day at the Last Post for Liberation Day raising funds and promoting our work.”

“Over £300 was raised and a lot of fun was had by all.”

“A huge thanks to Tom and team at the Last Post and all that supported what was a wonderful day.”

“We have lots of events upcoming and also looking for volunteers to help.”

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See the GSPCA this Fathers Day Sunday 16th June 2024 at the EDABL Seafront Sunday and can you help

Submitted by Steve on 12:14, 12th Jun, 2024 | 0

This Sunday the GSPCA will once again be on the Seafront for the last EDABL Seafront Sunday.

This Sunday from 10am till 4pm the GSPCA are delighted to say we will be joining the EDABL Seafront Sunday to raise much needed funds and promote the work of the Animal Shelter.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We always have great fun at the Seafront Sundays and not only are we looking forward to this weekend, we are appealing for volunteers to help at the second EDABL Seafront Sunday on the 16th June."

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See the GSPCA at GCVC Classic Vehicle Show 2024 this Fathers Day Sunday 16th June at Saumarez Park

Submitted by Steve on 11:58, 12th Jun, 2024 | 0

This Sunday see the GSPCA and support our stall once again at the GCVC Classic Vehicle Show 2024 at Saumarez Park in Castel.

The GCVC have a fun packed day so please pop down and see all the amazing stalls.

Free entry and parking at Home Farm at £5 per vehicle.

Lots to do and see so please support their day and our GSPCA stall raising funds for the many animals in our care.

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Last Thursday the GSPCA once again welcomed Dementia Friendly Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 11:12, 12th Jun, 2024 | 0

Dementia Friendly Guernsey wants to encourage as many people as possible to take a local dementia awareness course and the GSPCA team attended a session of training thanks to Julie Bulpitt from Dementia Friendly Guernsey here at the GSPCA.

Dementia Friendly Guernsey kindly have run training sessions for the GSPCA in October 2017, February 2019, February 2020 and March 2023.

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A Special Dog First Aid Course held for Paws for Support and next course dates for dog and cat first aid

Submitted by Steve on 10:27, 12th Jun, 2024 | 0

On Monday evening the GSPCA greeted 12 volunteers from Paws for Support for an evening of training.

The training held was to learn to save dogs lives as GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne carried out the GSPCA Dog First Aid Course.

This was the second training session the GSPCA has held for Paws for Support after holding a similar session back in 2021.

The 12 volunteers from Paws for Support had an informative evening with wonderful thanks and kind words shared before they left after the 2 hour training session.

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Volunteer Induction Evening – Could you join the GSPCA family as a volunteer - Wednesday 12th June 630pm #WithoutUs #WithoutYou

Submitted by Steve on 16:20, 11th Jun, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA couldn’t do so much without our incredible team.

There are many ways to help the animals in our care and we are currently looking for a number of volunteers to help in a range of roles.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “At the GSPCA we have an amazing team and currently we are looking for those that want to help us do all that we do in a variety of roles.”

“Last week was Volunteers Week and we couldn’t do so much without so many incredible volunteers.”

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Improvements to Guernsey’s animal welfare legislation proposed

Submitted by Steve on 10:08, 4th Jun, 2024 | 0

The Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure has yesterday published proposals to provide better protections for wild and domesticated animals by strengthening Guernsey’s animal welfare legislation.

The proposed changes will modernise Guernsey’s legislation and fulfil the extant States’ Resolutions that were not covered immediately by the Animal Welfare (Guernsey) Ordinance in 2012.

Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez, President of the Committee, said:

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POSTPONED FIREWORK NOTICE – PRIVATE DISPLAY not happening this evening but Thursday 4th July 930pm Mont Arrive, St Peter Port

Submitted by Steve on 15:40, 31st May, 2024 | 0

Every year we hear of firework related incidents involving animals and children. While fireworks may be exciting and pretty to look at and its fun to celebrate many celebrations with a bang, we must put our safety, the safety of our pets and the local wildlife first. 

Tonight’s firework display at Mont Arrive, St Peter Port, GY1 2AQ is now planned for 930pm on Thursday 4th July, so please adjust your calendar to ensure your animals are safe and prepare for the unusual sounds and sights they might be subjected too.

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