Sign up for the Animal Mascot giant 5-a-side football at our Seafront Sunday 15th May

Submitted by Steve on 20:24, 26th Apr, 2016 | 0

Giant Animal Mascot is a 5-a-side football event for the first time

Once again we will be holding a Giant Animal Mascot event but this year there are a big twist.

This is open to mascots and individuals prepared to dress as an animal and play a fun football game with a rather over sized ball.    

We are asking businesses, pubs, individuals or anyone as a team of 5 or an individual and we can make extra teams on the day.

Don't worry about what to wear we will provide the Giant Animal Mascot suit and have over 70 available.

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Emails up and running again at the GSPCA - sorry for any inconvenience

Submitted by Steve on 16:08, 25th Apr, 2016 | 0

The GSPCA over the weekend had issues receiving and sending emails from our provider.

The problem now seems to be resolved and we thank everyone for their patience.

The GSPCA have a number of email accounts ending with @gspca.org.gg and they appear to now all be working.

We are currently trying to reply to those emails we have received but if you have sent an email and don't get a reply in the next 24 hours please do resend your message so we can ensure we have received it.

Thank you again for your patience and we apologise for the inconvenience.

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Please be aware our email service is currently having issues and we are trying to get this resolved

Submitted by Steve on 12:04, 25th Apr, 2016 | 0

We are currently aware that our email provider is experiencing issues which we are trying to resolve.

These are our the @gspca.org.gg accounts.

We believe this started on or around Friday and we have been in touch with the provider and they are doing all they can to rectify the problem.

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Thank you all involved & supported the Creature Comfort & Island FM Dog Walk raising funds for GSPCA & Guernsey Animal Aid Cats

Submitted by Steve on 10:43, 19th Apr, 2016 | 0

On Sunday Guernsey dogs and owners filled the area next to the Liberation Monument in St Peter Port at 9.30 in the morning.

The purpose was to raise funds for the GSPCA and Guernsey Animal Aid Cats all thanks to Creature Comforts and Island FM.

With over 50 dogs, their owners and a dry start a wonderful amount was raised.

Michelle Boates Director of Creature Comforts said "The walk was a big success and we had in excess of 50 dogs!"

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25 new volunteers join the team at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 10:24, 14th Apr, 2016 | 0

Last Thursday we greeted 25 new volunteers who packed the Shelter in St Andrews.

The volunteer induction was given by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne which started just after 6.30pm.

The new volunteers  sat in an area with two snakes in need of a home and the group found out about the work of the GSPCA, how they could help and an induction on working safely.

A pack was handed to each and also a certificate of attendance and thanks.

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Lots of interest in volunteering at the Careers Show 2016

Submitted by Steve on 10:15, 14th Apr, 2016 | 0

Last Tuesday the GSPCA took a stall to the Careers Show 2016 for the fourth time and were overwhelmed by inquiries.

Although the Shelter rarely has vacancies the GSPCA are always looking for volunteers to help in a variety of areas and this was of a huge interest to many of the visitors at the Careers Show.

For many of the Year 9 students it is the first time they are able to help at the Shelter, as to become a volunteer with animals at the Shelter the minimum age is 14 years.

This meant that hoards of Year 9's swamped the GSPCA stand to find out how they could help.

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Help Olivia the turtle feed naturally in her salty hot tub - Donations, shell fish and crab needed

Submitted by Steve on 14:49, 6th Apr, 2016 | 0

Over a month on and Olivia the loggerhead turtle is now is a warm salt water pool at the GSPCA and doing very well.

As you can imagine heating the rooms and now the pool aren't cheap and we continue to appeal for any support with donations towards her care.

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Looking for something to do next week with the kids? Guided tours at the GSPCA Monday 11th to Friday 15 April - book your place

Submitted by Steve on 14:02, 6th Apr, 2016 | 0

It's about to be that time again when the kids are off and many families and visitors are looking for things to do in Guernsey.

During the school breaks we run a series of guided tours at the GSPCA and we have planned them through 2016 with some special tours for the children.

It is your opportunity to visit behind the scenes at our Animal Shelter in St Andrews and see the inside of the new build.

We are arranging the guided tours on a series of dates at 2pm.

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Today is World Stray Day and we have a number of strays arrived in the last few days - microchipping only £4.99 at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 10:32, 4th Apr, 2016 | 0

Today is World Stray Day and at the GSPCA we help strays all year round here in Guernsey.

Just this weekend we've helped dogs to ferrets and there are many pets and farm animals that escape and need the help of the Animal Shelter.

With around 200 stray dogs and over 1000 strays helped every year by the GSPCA we face challenges on a daily basis reuniting them with their owners.

This month England, Scotland and Wales will be bringing in compulsory microchipping for dogs.

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Jubilation's for Jubilee who is now named Bilee and in a loving new home

Submitted by Steve on 15:20, 1st Apr, 2016 | 0

Last May an injured long haired black and white cat was rescued and brought into the GSPCA on the Liberation weekend.

Found near Castel Hospital we named the cat Jubilee who had an awful bite wound and eye injury which was not easiy cured.  He needed many months of care and vet treatment and as no owner came forward after some months when the 3 year old cat was healthy enough he was put up for rehoming.

He was very difficult to handle at first and with his injuries meaning regular treatments it took sometime before he would trust the team.

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