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On Monday the first ever off site GSPCA Charity Shop opened its doors.
Many will be aware that during covid we had to close the onsite charity shop at the GSPCA for a number of reasons which includes it is being transformed into a small animal unit.
The shop, headed up by Michelle Champion and her great team of volunteers has had a fantastic first week and lots of kind and positive feedback.
The shop is located next to Fillers and some may remember it as the Christian Aid or Oxfam shop.
Many will be aware that during covid we had to close the onsite charity shop at the GSPCA for a number of reasons which includes it is being transformed into a small animal unit.
We are very excited to report that tomorrow morning after a lot of hard work from the team we are opening a brand new GSPCA Charity Shop on Smith Street in St Peter Port.
The shop will be headed up by Michelle Champion and her great team of volunteers.
The shop is located next to Fillers and some may remember it as the Christian Aid or Oxfam shop.
India the Guernsey seal pup who was rescued in March and Joey the Jersey seal pup rescued in November have finally had the all clear from the vets, their weights at a great release weight and we have good weather so we are planning to release the seal pups at a secret location this week.
Thanks to the huge efforts of Geoff George and the team the seal pups who were so thin and unwell on arrival are finally off back to the wild where they belong.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “India and Joey the seal pups are ready to be released back to where they belong.”
Today we held our 10th Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday and we would like to say a HUGE thanks to all involved and supported what was a fantastic day.
We saw hundreds of dogs and between 8 and 10,000 visitors on what was a fun packed day.
With over 100 stalls, things to do and see, the sun shining the GSPCA would like to say a huge thanks to all that supported and were involved.
With just 2 days to go to the BIGGEST day in the GSPCA calendar we are calling on volunteers that can help with our BIG day.
With around 100 stalls and much to see and do the GSPCA is buzzing with activity for the 10th Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday taking place on the 12th September and the last of the Guernsey 2021 season.
Once again there will be a fun dog show at the Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday.
Judging starts at 1230pm with registration from 11am with the show ring located on the Crown Pier.
This is always a fabulous, fun, highlight of this special day and is open to any breed of dog.
The classes this year include -
With hot weather the GSPCA always receives calls and reports from the public that have seen dogs locked in cars, dogs being walked on hot pavements, animals in direct sunlight and we want to remind all pet owners of the real dangers to their pets.
With the warm weather and direct sunlight, dogs and other animals whether in cars or their pens are potentially in a situation where you could kill your pet if it is left, regardless of the situation.
The GSPCA couldn’t achieve so much without our dedicated trained staff and we currently recruiting for staff, especially for those available during weekends and bank holidays.
It is preferable if applicants have a driving licence , but not necessarily essential at this time.
To download an application pack please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/application_ACA_pack_Sep%202021%20.pdf
At the GSPCA we have offered microchipping for your cat, rabbit or dog for only £4.99 for nearly 10 years.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “The GSPCA helps over 1500 domestic animals every year and sadly only 80% of dogs and cats are microchipped meaning of the 200 stray dogs and 3-400 stray cats we help we struggle with many to quickly identify owners and some of the microchip details aren’t up to date.”