Happy #WorldTurtleDay - Can you help Sprout, Pudding and Cracker find a home & remembering Olivia

Submitted by Steve on 09:42, 23rd May, 2018 | 0

Today is World Tuirtle Day and we think back to those we have helped and those looking for homes.

Every year the GSPCA helps turtles but two years ago we helped rescue Olivia the loggerhead turtle that was found in Guernsey on Vazon on a cold winter morning very close to death.

After months of care and a lot of help by many islanders, businesses, the States and so many more she was flown to Gran Canaria to be released back to the wild.

Her story featured on the Dodo website and received over 1.4 million views in a matter of days.

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Cuddly toy appeal - GSPCA appeal for soft toys for our BIGGEST event of the year - Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday 20th May

Submitted by Steve on 11:20, 18th May, 2018 | 0

At the GSPCA we are normally appealing for homes for animals, but we are currently appealing for your unwanted soft toys.

The cuddly toys we are appealing for will found good homes as prizes on some of our games to help raise funds for the Shelter such as our upcoming Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday.

If you have any unwanted soft toys then please pop them up to the Shelter or if you need a vehicle to pick up quite a few then please let us know and we can arrange collection.

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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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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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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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Aurigny announces chosen charities for 50th Anniversary

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

Aurigny is delighted to announce the GSPCA and Male Uprising Guernsey (MUG) as its Chosen Charities for 2018 - the year the airline marks its 50th Anniversary.

Staff at Aurigny have selected the two local charities as airline’s official charities for its 50th year, in a company-wide vote. As well as raising money throughout the year, airline staff will be volunteering with both charities.

GSPCA manager Steve Byrne thanked Aurigny for its continued support, having successfully worked with the airline previously.

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Pets at Home & Support Adoption for Pets help the GSPCA with a fantastic donation from the Santa Paws Appeal

Submitted by Steve on 14:29, 2nd May, 2018 | 0

A huge thanks from GSPCA to Pets at Home & Support Adoption for Pets & those that supported the Santa Paws Appeal

Last week GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and the team had a lovely visit from Rory Thorington Store Manager and Nicole Prevel Store Colleague from Guernsey Pets at Home.

The visit was to have a tour of the Shelter and to see the many animals in our care and the work that is carried out 24/7 helping over 3000 animals every year.

As well as a visit Rory and Nicole had a wonderful gift for the many animals at the GSPCA.

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Only 2 days to go to visit many beaches with your 4 legged friend - Dog & Horse Restriction on Beaches in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 09:32, 28th Apr, 2018 | 0

With only two days to enjoy many beaches with your dogs around Guernsey, the GSPCA are reminding all about the restrictions.

Dogs are not allowed on or off lead on the following beaches between 1st May – 30th September:

Fermain

Petit Bot

L’Eree

The Northern end of Vazon

Port Soif

Cobo

L’Ancresse / Pembroke

Dogs are also excluded from Shell Beach, Belvoir Bay, Fisherman’s Beach and the stretch of beach in front of the White House Hotel to the Herm Jetty.

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