Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday – Come listen to Imogen Hayman on the 20th May

Submitted by Steve on 10:21, 17th May, 2018 | 0

With so much going on this Sunday in St Peter Port please make sure its in your diary to come down and celebrate animals in Guernsey.

This is our seventh Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday and we are all very busy with preparations here at the GSPCA.

With 2 cruise liners visiting with a combined possible 3100 visitors off the Serenissima and Prinsendam it is set to be a busy day on the 20th May.

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GSPCA APPEAL - Kennel refurbishments begin – Can you donate to help spruce up the kennels for the dogs in our care

Submitted by Steve on 18:14, 15th May, 2018 | 0

Today is the first day that work has begun on reflooring and refurbishing 31 of our kennels.

The cost per kennel is around £1,450.00 and we must say a huge thanks to those that have donated so far and we would really appreciate any support or help to further help fund this much needed work that is required due to deteriorating floor.

Every penny is hugely appreciated and to donate online please visit - www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA

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VACANCIES - Casual Animal Care Assistant & Casual Charity Shop Assistant

Submitted by Steve on 13:17, 15th May, 2018 | 0

The GSPCA are often looking for additional casual staff members to help with our increasingly busy front desk, the animals, guided tours, cleaning and to continue to develop our charity shop area.

Casual positions help cover the 7 day a week work, especially on weekends and bank holidays when the GSPCA is often extremely busy and very much with cover for holidays or illness.

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Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday – Come listen to Mancini and Me on the 20th May

Submitted by Steve on 12:43, 15th May, 2018 | 0

With so much going on this Sunday in St Peter Port please make sure its in your diaryto come down and celebrate animals in Guernsey.

This is our seventh Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday and we are all very busy with preparations here at the GSPCA.

With 2 cruise liners visiting with a combined possible 3100 visitors off the Serenissima and Prinsendam it is set to be a busy day on the 20th May.

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FIREWORK NOTICE - 2130 Wednesday 9th May Castle Breakwater, St Peter Port

Submitted by Steve on 13:00, 8th May, 2018 | 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. 

Tomorrow as part of Liberation Day at 2130hrs (930pm) at Castle Breakwater in St peter Port there is a firework display planned so please ensure your animals are safe and prepare for the unusual sounds and sights they might be subjected too.

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A huge thanks to Herm Island, the dogs and their owners that walked and enjoyed treats in aid of the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 12:20, 8th May, 2018 | 0

On the 16th April Herm Island ran a special dog walk in aid of the GSPCA.

Although the weather was a little wet dogs and their owners made their way to the stunning island of Herm to help raise funds for the many animals at the GSPCA.

Treats for all with were enjoyed for the two and four legged visitors and  a fantastic £30 was raised on the day with further donations being raised as treats are on sale at the kiosk on Shell Beach in aid of the GSPCA.

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Malcom the cat happy is purrrfectly settled in his new forever home

Submitted by Steve on 11:41, 8th May, 2018 | 0

Earlier this year Malcom a lovely 5 year old cat went to his forever home.

We are extremely pleased to report that he is doing very well and settled well into his loving new home.

His new owner Jacqueline said “‘From the very first day Malcom arrived he has made himself at home.”

“He has several places at home where he likes to sleep and all are up high.”

“In this last week he has started going outside and is returning home no problem.”

He still can nip but this is mostly when he is playing, no injuries have been caused!”

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If you go down to the Cobo Nature Trail you might be in for a big surprise – Stray bearded dragon found

Submitted by Steve on 21:27, 3rd May, 2018 | 0

This evening a member of public while out for a walk along the Nature Trail near Cobo came across a wild animal more likely to be seen living in the desserts of Australia.

On a lovely Spring evening just after 8pm a bearded dragon has been found.

Now at the GSPCA although a little thin the reptile has been named ‘Debbie’ and is safe, warm with some fresh food and water in a vivarium.

The GSPCA are appealing to anyone that has lost their bearded dragon to please call the Shelter on 257261 or to pop in to the GSPCA in St Andrews.

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Easter Eggstravagnza a fantastic day thanks to Island FM, Cooper Broaurd, Outdoor Guernsey and all involved

Submitted by Steve on 17:01, 3rd May, 2018 | 0

Easter Sunday was an eggxtremely busy day for the GSPCA team as not only were there 500+ animals at the Shelter to care for we also had the biggest fund raiser of the year to date.

Island FM teamed up with Cooper Brouard to continue an exciting annual event and fundraiser over Easter with fantastic sporting activities with Outdoor Guernsey including; Archery, the Indoor Climbing Wall and High Ropes.

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GSPCA is one of 20 local charities set to receive funding from the 2018 Saffery Rotary Walk - have you signed up yet?

Submitted by Steve on 14:38, 3rd May, 2018 | 0

Money raised by walkers who participate in the 2018 Saffery Rotary Walk will be making a difference to 20 local charities and the GSPCA are hugely grateful to be one of the recipients.

The walk’s organising committee, made up of representatives from the Rotary Club and sponsor Saffery Champness, had the difficult task of selecting which applications would benefit from the overall funds raised.

After receiving a record 59 applications, the committee chose 20 local community projects to receive funds from the 2018 Saffery Rotary Walk, which takes place on Saturday 9 June.

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