West Highland Way Walked for GSPCA – please sponsor Lee and Roz Harris

Submitted by Steve on 11:48, 20th Aug, 2024 | 0

Lee and Roz Harris have just completed their challenge walking from Glasgow to Fort William along the West Highland Way in support of the GSPCA.

Lee Harris said “Just a quick note to say that we have both finished the West Highland Way.”

“This was a 102 mile route across the wild landscapes of Scotland and the country's best loved long distance walking route.”

“Roz and I have adopted animals for the GSPCA in the past and passionately support the work that this charity does.

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A lovely South Show but so warm a shortened Dog Show was held by the GSPCA in the shade

Submitted by Steve on 11:30, 15th Aug, 2024 | 0

On Saturday the GSPCA teamed up with the South Show in St Martins.

Held in St Martins Community Centre and the field next door this annual event brings together islanders, families, visitors and their dogs.

This year as it was such a warm day the GSPCA took extra precautions and placed over a dozen gazebos around the field with plenty of water and joined gazebos together to provide additional shade.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We had a wonderful day at the South Show on Saturday but it was very warm and sunny.”

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GSPCA at 'West is Best' West Show this week with help thanks to Northern Trust

Submitted by Steve on 11:08, 14th Aug, 2024 | 0

Once again the GSPCA are attending the West Show which is today Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th August 2023 and we have been attending since 2012.

If you would like to help volunteer of support us we would love to see you on our stall.

If you can help please call 257261 or email [email protected] 

Once again our stall is all set up and is full of great games & GSPCA goods, as well promoting our BIG BUILD Appeal.

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New Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Role to help investigate cruelty, neglect and concerns and Vacancies as well as other roles

Submitted by Steve on 11:19, 13th Aug, 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.

We are also sadly wishing well to two key members of our welfare team as Sarah Langlois moves to the UK and Lorna Chadwick starts a role with the States of Guernsey as an Animal Welfare Officer.

This has led to opportunities within the GSPCA team and what will be a new role as an Animal Care and Welfare Assistant role.

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3rd place for the GSPCA Torteval Scarecrow Festival entry ‘More Than Just Trapped Horses’ and thanks to all involved

Submitted by Steve on 16:12, 6th Aug, 2024 | 0

The 21st Torteval Scarecrow Festival was held on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st  July 2024.

At the Torteval Parish Church islanders and visitors were able to walk the Scarecrow Trail (1½ hours approx) through some of Torteval’s delightful lanes.

This was the ninth year the GSPCA have taken part in this wonderful community event and we are hugely grateful to those at the home for the kind use of their front garden.

Having won the out of Parish category last year, this year we won another prize thanks to the amazing work of the GSPCA team.

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Barnacle Bill the loggerhead turtle triples in size while we continue to seek CITES paperwork and long journey home

Submitted by Steve on 14:53, 6th Aug, 2024 | 0

On the 6th November 2023 a loggerhead turtle was washed up on the West Coast of Guernsey.

Barnacle Bill as the young turtle was called has since that time been in the care of the GSPCA.

On arrival she was very cold and weak but in the care of the Animal Shelter quickly improved and has been growing and putting weight on ever since.

She was microchipped back in November and the paperwork submitted for her travels home to warmer waters and although thankfully we received the Guernsey export paperwork very quickly thanks to the Guernsey States Vets.

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GSPCA popped along to Sarks Dog and Pet Show and thanks #WithoutUs

Submitted by Steve on 14:37, 6th Aug, 2024 | 0

On Sunday GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne was invited along to the Sark Pet and Dog Show.

The event was held in the field next to the Mermaid and was very well attended.

Steve said “A huge thank you to all involved for the very kind invite to the Sark Pet and Dog Show on Sunday.”

“The boat over was filled with visitors and their dogs and the event was a wonderful day with lots of fun classes from the egg and spoon race to the most colourful.”

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A wonderful reception at Government House to thank many that do so much in the community #WithoutUs

Submitted by Steve on 14:03, 6th Aug, 2024 | 0

On Saturday members of the GSPCA team were invited along with many islanders who do so much for our community.

GSPCA President John Knight, GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and GSPCA Senior Animal Care Assistant attended the event.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Huge thanks to our Patron for the GSPCA and the host Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE who is the 122nd Monarch's representative to date here in Guernsey for putting on such a wonderful event for those that do such much good in the community.”

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2 days to nominate in the Pride of Guernsey Awards – is the GSPCA or 1 of our team you could vote for or an animal hero

Submitted by Steve on 16:36, 2nd Aug, 2024 | 0

There are only two days left to nominate someone in the Pride of Guernsey Awards with the Guernsey Press.

To nominate please go to https://prideofguernsey.com/nominate

 Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “The Pride of Guernsey Awards with Guernsey Press are an amazing celebration of all the wonderful people, groups, businesses and charities of Guernsey and you have only two days left to nominate.”

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HOT WEATHER ADVICE - Help Guernsey hedgehogs and hoglets this Summer

Submitted by Steve on 16:11, 2nd Aug, 2024 | 0

With the exceptionally warm weather it has been exceptionally busy at the GSPCA.

One of the biggest casualties being effected have been hedgehogs and hoglets and the GSPCA is appealing for islanders to do all they can to help our prickly friends.

From dehydrated baby hedgehogs to those covered in fly eggs and maggots we have helped 83 hedgehogs in the last month.

There are many ways to help us help the hedgehogs and here are a few ideas –

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