Thank you to all that supported our stall at all 8 Seafront Sundays including our BIG day

Submitted by Steve on 12:45, 3rd Oct, 2015 | 0

This year the GSPCA attended every Seafront Sunday with a stall.

To run the GSPCA and care for the 1000's of animals we help every year costs £2000 a day and we are always looking for ways to raise the much needed funds to care and rescue those in need.

Last Sunday was the last of the 8 Seafront Sundays and we would like to thank the organisors of the other 7 for allowing us to bring a stall to raise the funds and talk to the community and visitors about our work, how they can help and the animals in need of homes.

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Learn how to save your dog or cat - First Aid Courses at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 12:15, 3rd Oct, 2015 | 0

Every 6 months we hold cat and dog first aid sessions which prove extremely popular and help owners understand the basics of first aid to help their pets if they get into bother.

The next sessions are coming soon and here they are -

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 8th November 2015 - Ref - Cat 8/11

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 15th November 2015 - Ref - Dog 15/11

All courses are a minimum £15 donation and you must book your place by the Saturday before the training session.

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A World Cup Rugby team of new faces wanting to help volunteer at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 11:03, 1st Oct, 2015 | 0

Last night we welcomed enough new faces to the GSPCA to set up a rugby team with reserves.

With 20 attending and 12 all signed up with a date to start volunteering at the GSPCA and others to be confirmed we have already started the first three this morning.

The new volunteers during their induction learnt about the work of the Shelter and how to become involved with our 24 hour 7 day a week work.

This morning Phil, Jane and Lili have already experienced cleaning out and caring for the many animals at the Shelter with many others starting over the next few days.

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GSPCA Interviewed for Made In Guernsey - check out their webpage

Submitted by Steve on 09:30, 1st Oct, 2015 | 0

We are proud to have been featured in a recent article on Made In Guernsey!

Made in Guernsey is the island’s premier online lifestyle and property publication, produced by the team at Guernsey estate agents Livingroom. It showcases what makes our precious island so wonderful, and we are delighted to now be a part of it.

Our Manager Steve Byrne discussed with them the origins of the GSPCA, its hopes for the future, and why Guernsey’s community spirit and giving culture makes it such a fantastic place for a charity to operate.

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Beach Restrictions Lifted for Dogs and Horses for the Winter but please respect the Wildlife

Submitted by Steve on 07:57, 1st Oct, 2015 | 0

The GSPCA are reminding dog walkers that once again you can take your canine friend on the beaches around Guernsey.

Guernsey has restrictions on a number of beaches during the Summer months which are then lifted during the Winter.

With the restrictions lifted the GSPCA would like to remind pet owners to be mindful of the Wildlife that live and feed along the shorelines.

Here is a breakdown of the restrictions which have been lifted as of the 1st October until the 30th April.

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Once in a Lunar Eclipse - A 3am stray with a difference

Submitted by Steve on 08:19, 30th Sep, 2015 | 0

Last night the GSPCA Warden was called out by Guernsey Police to a stray that we don't see every day.

Each year around 200 stray dogs and 500+ stray cats find their way to the Shelter as well as many other species of pets.

We are also called at least 10 times a month to help with stray horses and farm animals. Thankfully most of the farm animals and horses we are called out to can be reunited with their owners or secured in a nearby field fairly quickly and easily.

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DOGS AND CATS TAKE OVER THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT - EU Dog & Cat Alliance European Parliament Reception

Submitted by Steve on 14:58, 25th Sep, 2015 | 0

The EU Dog & Cat Alliance held its first event in the European Parliament on the 22nd of September.  Throughout the day, members of the Alliance also had in-depth meetings with MEPs.

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Specsavers help brighten the GSPCA - a HUGE thank you

Submitted by Steve on 14:35, 25th Sep, 2015 | 0

Last Friday a team of 25 staff from Specsavers spent the afternoon helping paint around the site at the GSPCA.

The staff were the third group from Specsavers to help this year at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

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Guided Tours at the GSPCA in the October Half Term Break

Submitted by Steve on 17:15, 21st Sep, 2015 | 0

During the school breaks we are running a series of guided tours at the GSPCA.

This is your opportunity to visit behind the scenes at our Animal Shelter in St Andrews and see the work being carried out for the new build.

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

We ask for a minimum donation of £5 per person and £3 per child, or £15 for a family of four.  

The tours take around 80 minutes and you get to see in many of the departments and a variety of species.

Tours are a maximum of 15 people per tour, so please book early.

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Pet Bereavement Training for Bailiwick Pet Professionals, Volunteers and anyone interested Tuesday 29th September

Submitted by Steve on 15:31, 21st Sep, 2015 | 0

Once again the GSPCA and Guernsey Bereavement Service are teaming to provide a training session in Pet Bereavement for those working or volunteering in the animal care industry in the Bailiwick of Guernsey or anyone that is interested in coming along.

The aim of the evening is to educate the many volunteers and staff across the Bailiwick help those pet owners with the loss of their beloved pet.

Zoe Le Pelley from the Guernsey Bereavement Service will lead the talk on the following subjects:

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