Submitted by GSPCA on 11:45, 24th Oct, 2012 |
The GSPCA has been helping animals in Guernsey for over 139 years and in that time has helped thousands every year.
The housing for the cats is nearly 40 years old and with the demands on the Shelter every day the cattery is full to bursting in aged accommodation.
Submitted by GSPCA on 13:23, 21st Sep, 2012 |
Could you spend a few hours helping the GSPCA in the morning for a few hours, a full day or more?
The GSPCA is currently inundated with cats many of which can be seen if you -
Submitted by GSPCA on 14:43, 16th Jul, 2012 |
Recently we put out an appeal for volunteers to knit mice for the many cats we have at the Shelter as strays, looking for homes and also in for welfare reasons.
We had a fantastic response and within days handed out dozens of patterns and since received hundreds of mice that have been hand made and now entertain the cats and kittens we have at the Shelter.
Submitted by GSPCA on 21:39, 5th Jul, 2012 |
During June 5 staff got the chance to learn from some of the leading animal welfare organisations in the UK and meet many from around the world.
The GSPCA are part of the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes which is an organisation made up of hundreds of animal charities from around the UK. In a recent meeting after speaking to a member of staff from the Dogs Trust, Lorna Prince our Welfare Manager was invited to take part in their week long International Training Programme.
Submitted by GSPCA on 21:16, 4th Jul, 2012 |
Last month two of our kittens were rehomed to Alderney.
Jack and Jill were the first kittens to be born at the Shelter this year. They were born on the 12th February from a stray cat called Darwina who has had a number of health problems, but fortunately has raised two gorgeous kittens.
When Jack and Jill became available for adoption we placed them on our website and social networks. A lovely lady by the name of Patti Brett spotted them on our facebook page and got in touch.
Submitted by GSPCA on 08:36, 15th May, 2012 |
The GSPCA since the launch of our special offer of £4.99p has microchipped over 100 dogs and cats. With nearly 1 in 2 stray cats and dogs that come into the Shelter have no form of ID the GSPCA launched an offer to try and ensure as many pets are chipped as possible.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said 'We are so pleased with the number we have chipped so far but there are tens of thousands of dogs and cats in Guernsey and if there are only half that are chipped we still have a long way to go.'
Below are some of the details, facts and figures released last month -
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:33, 19th Apr, 2012 |
We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Shelter in a variety of roles.
With the dramatic increase in hedgehogs over the past 5 months we are appealing for those interested in helping care and clean the hedgehogs here at the Animal Shelter. In fact we currently have 64 hedgehogs in our care with another on it's way.
Submitted by GSPCA on 18:09, 3rd Apr, 2012 |
Tomorrow is World Stray Day and the GSPCA are urging pet owners to ensure that their pets are microchipped.
Every month the GSPCA deal with dozens of stray dogs and cats that are found wandering the streets or as road traffic accidents.
Submitted by GSPCA on 13:36, 20th Mar, 2012 |
The GSPCA are appealing for islanders to knit toy mice for the many cats at the GSPCA Animal Shelter.
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:23, 8th Feb, 2012 |
With the cold weather the GSPCA are appealing for help towards electric heat pads for the animals in our care.
We have a variety of species from cats to hedgehogs all in need of items to keep them warm in this cold snap. Although we have enough to manage at present we are appealing for donations so that we can purchase additional heaters in case we have more sick, injured or abandoned animals brought in this winter and what will no doubt be a busy time when the fledgling season starts.
