On the 15th a month before the 15th we have 15 Giant Animal Mascot racers

Submitted by GSPCA on 14:53, 15th Aug, 2013 | 0

With only a month to go we have plenty of suits still available for the Giant Animal Mascot Race.

Last year we had nearly 40 racers and this yer we are hoping for more.

Whether your a business with a keen staff member or just chatting to your friends down the pub its a great race, raising funds to help animals in Guernsey.

For only a minimum £50 sponsorship we  supply the suit and you can race from the Ship and Crown to Town Church and back with all the funny props we have lined up from spinning plates to inflatable eggs and spoons.

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Pop by and see the GSPCA stall and Giant Animals at the West Show

Submitted by GSPCA on 11:51, 14th Aug, 2013 | 0

If you are going down to the West Show today or tomorrow keep an eye open for the Giant Animal Mascots who are collecting for the GSPCA.

They are being manned by volunteers and also staff from KPMG who are helping the GSPCA at the Show and at the Shelter over the next few days.

The suits they are manning are those available for the GSPCA Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday Giant Animal Mascot Race which takes place on the 15th September.

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Don't forget our Dog Show at the Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday on the 15th September

Submitted by GSPCA on 09:07, 13th Aug, 2013 | 0

With only 4 weeks this Sunday to go don't forget as part of the Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday there will be a fun dog show.

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GSPCA raising funds and enjoying the South Show and thank you to Vets 4 Pets

Submitted by GSPCA on 08:53, 13th Aug, 2013 | 0

Last Friday and Saturday GSPCA team members manned a stall in St Martins to help raise funds for the Animal Shelter.

The weather was perfect for the event and a lovely day was had by all.

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GSPCA ask dog owners to please take care

Submitted by GSPCA on 15:27, 12th Aug, 2013 | 0

The GSPCA often receive calls from distressed animal owners for a number of reasons and this year one that has been highlighted is that of dogs attacking other animals.

It is often reported in the press regarding dogs killing chickens that aren't controlled but it doesn't stop there. At the GSPCA we often have other birds, hedgehogs, rabbits and even cats that are reported to the Shelter that have been killed by dogs that aren't under control.

Some of the current legislation regarding Control of Dogs in Guernsey is:

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Thank you to St Johns Community Centre

Submitted by GSPCA on 14:09, 12th Aug, 2013 | 0

The GSPCA would like to thank St Johns Community Centre for their very kind donation of £900 earlier this year to help the work of the Animal Shelter.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said 'It was extremely kind for the St John's Community Centre committee to nominate the GSPCA as one of their chosen charities for the money they had raised.'

'A Every penny makes a huge difference and we are extremely grateful to them for this very exogenous donation and it will certainly help the thousands of animals we help every year.'

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Reservoir Dogs Sponsored Walk - Produced by Sidney’s Sponsored Events - Directed by Steve Byrne - Sunday 22nd September

Submitted by GSPCA on 09:14, 30th Jul, 2013 | 0

On Sunday 22nd September Sidney’s Sponsored Events and the GSPCA are arranging a Sponsored Walk.

Meeting in Reservoir Rue Des Annevilles Car Park at 10am and finishing in Reservoir Rue A L’OR Car Park the walk around the Reservoir will have a Reservoir theme and we'd love to see you and your dog(s) all kitted out to make for a fun Sunday morning.

Don't worry if you or your dog don't want to dress up to be involved in raising funds for local animals is what it is all about.

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Can you help? Appeal for Flag Day Volunteers for Saturday the 24th August

Submitted by GSPCA on 14:10, 29th Jul, 2013 | 0

On Saturday the 24th August the GSPCA will be collecting around Guernsey for our annual Flag Day.

We are appealing for volunteers to help with the collecting.  The locations that we are currently arranging are -

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Poor Pele got caught out in a football net - Caring for Hedgehogs this Summer

Submitted by GSPCA on 09:04, 26th Jul, 2013 | 0

It is a busy time of year at the GSPCA and Hedgehogs are one of the main species that are having a hard time.

Last night Night Warden Matt Hill-Smith was called out to help rescue a Hedgehog that was caught in a football net.

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Animal Themed Car Boot run by Insurance Corporation for the GSPCA at Specsavers a fantastic success

Submitted by GSPCA on 16:11, 24th Jul, 2013 | 0

The GSPCA are overwhelmed by the success of this weekends Car Boot Sale that was organised and run by the staff at Insurance Corporation.

The team from Insurance Corporation decided that as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility they would like to help organise an event and raise funds for a cause close their hearts.

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