Last Thursday the GSPCA once again welcomed Dementia Friendly Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 11:12, 12th Jun, 2024 | 0

Dementia Friendly Guernsey wants to encourage as many people as possible to take a local dementia awareness course and the GSPCA team attended a session of training thanks to Julie Bulpitt from Dementia Friendly Guernsey here at the GSPCA.

Dementia Friendly Guernsey kindly have run training sessions for the GSPCA in October 2017, February 2019, February 2020 and March 2023.

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A Special Dog First Aid Course held for Paws for Support and next course dates for dog and cat first aid

Submitted by Steve on 10:27, 12th Jun, 2024 | 0

On Monday evening the GSPCA greeted 12 volunteers from Paws for Support for an evening of training.

The training held was to learn to save dogs lives as GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne carried out the GSPCA Dog First Aid Course.

This was the second training session the GSPCA has held for Paws for Support after holding a similar session back in 2021.

The 12 volunteers from Paws for Support had an informative evening with wonderful thanks and kind words shared before they left after the 2 hour training session.

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Volunteer Induction Evening – Could you join the GSPCA family as a volunteer - Wednesday 12th June 630pm #WithoutUs #WithoutYou

Submitted by Steve on 16:20, 11th Jun, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA couldn’t do so much without our incredible team.

There are many ways to help the animals in our care and we are currently looking for a number of volunteers to help in a range of roles.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “At the GSPCA we have an amazing team and currently we are looking for those that want to help us do all that we do in a variety of roles.”

“Last week was Volunteers Week and we couldn’t do so much without so many incredible volunteers.”

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Improvements to Guernsey’s animal welfare legislation proposed

Submitted by Steve on 10:08, 4th Jun, 2024 | 0

The Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure has yesterday published proposals to provide better protections for wild and domesticated animals by strengthening Guernsey’s animal welfare legislation.

The proposed changes will modernise Guernsey’s legislation and fulfil the extant States’ Resolutions that were not covered immediately by the Animal Welfare (Guernsey) Ordinance in 2012.

Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez, President of the Committee, said:

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POSTPONED FIREWORK NOTICE – PRIVATE DISPLAY not happening this evening but Thursday 4th July 930pm Mont Arrive, St Peter Port

Submitted by Steve on 15:40, 31st May, 2024 | 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. 

Tonight’s firework display at Mont Arrive, St Peter Port, GY1 2AQ is now planned for 930pm on Thursday 4th July, so please adjust your calendar to ensure your animals are safe and prepare for the unusual sounds and sights they might be subjected too.

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Guernsey Cows go to hospital to visit A&E - GSPCA called out to more cows on their adventures

Submitted by Steve on 12:00, 30th May, 2024 | 0

From visiting the GSPCA to now A&E we seem to have very inquisitive cows here in Guernsey.

Also a few weeks ago a herd decided to pop by the GSPCA Animal Shelter.

On Saturday night the GSPCA Animal Ambulance Warden was called out to a stop our ambulance rarely visits.

Sarah Harrison GSPCA team member and ambulance warden said “On Saturday we had one of our more unusual calls at around 10pm.”

“It’s not everyday our warden gets a call from the Joint Emergency Control Centre to say there are cows at A&E.”

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FIREWORK NOTICE – please keep your pets safe - PRIVATE DISPLAY Friday 31st May 2024 9pm Mont Arrive, St Peter Port, GY1 2AQ

Submitted by Steve on 10:30, 30th May, 2024 | 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 Friday 31st May 2024 at 9pm in the area of Mont Arrive, St Peter Port, GY1 2AQ  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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Could you become a dog walker for the GSPCA or an animal ambulance volunteer? #WithoutUs #WithoutYou

Submitted by Steve on 16:54, 29th May, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA couldn’t do so much without our incredible team.

There are many ways to help the animals in our care and we are currently looking for a number of volunteers to help in a range of roles.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “At the GSPCA we have an amazing team and currently we are looking for those that want to help us do all that we do in a variety of roles.”

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Reception, Full Time and other Vacancies at the GSPCA as we wave team members off to adventures in the UK and how to volunteer

Submitted by Steve on 16:40, 29th May, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA has had to grow in recent years to meet the demands on our services and ensure the care and rescue of animals in need.

For an application pack please click here https://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/application_pack_ACA_Recep_pack_May_2024.pdf

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have been celebrating our 151 year history and we are excited to announce we have a number of vacancies become available at the GSPCA.”

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A massive thanks to Matt Hale and the team at Clarity supporting the GSPCA with our IT in so many ways - #WithoutUs #WithoutYou

Submitted by Steve on 16:17, 29th May, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA are hugely grateful to Clarity and Director Matt Hale for all their support to the GSPCA.

For nearly 10 years they have provided invaluable support and last week was just another of the often weekly and monthly visits of voluntary time and kind IT gifts to ensure we can have the much needed infrastructure we require.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “The GSPCA are incredibly thankful to the amazing team at Clarity for all of their IT and technical support.”

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