Submitted by Steve on 09:00, 10th Dec, 2015 | 0

At the GSPCA we would like to remind islanders the important message that pets are by no way an ideal Christmas gift and much thought and care must be taken before bringing an animal into your home.

We currently have almost 300 animals in our care, with many in need of homes and we want to ensure each one finds its forever home and not a home just for Christmas.

This is certainly the case with Pepper a 2 1/2 year old turkey who is in need of a very special home.

He came into our care earlier this year as he wasn't keen on men and the owner kindly asked us for help.

He has been a star attraction during our guided tours and he has relaxed over the months at the Shelter and we would love to find him a forever home.

Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said "Pepper is a lovely turkey that we would love to find an ideal home for."

"We would love to find him a forever home for Christmas, but the new owner will ideally need a suitable enclosure, patience and experience."

"Please do get in touch if you think you could help Pepper find that forever home."

Over the Christmas period at the GSPCA we rarely release animals for adoption to new homes unless they are suitable for that animal as it can be a very busy time for many households.

Saying this we do not stop rehoming during our opening hours and continue to take reserves on anyone interested in adopting from the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "It is extremely important not to give pets as presents as they are going to be a major part of the family in any home and should be treated with respect, so at the GSPCA we urge all families to consider carefully this Christmas message."

"If you can offer an animal a forever home we would love to hear from you as we have many animals from African Clawed Frogs to Pepper the Turkey in our care."

"Although some animals may not be able to be rehomed over Christmas we look at each home and each animal as a case by case as there will be suitable pets to go into suitable homes."

"Please do check out our website, call 257261 or pop into the Shelter to find out the animals in our care needing homes."

To see the animals looking for homes please click here.

Christmas trees for sale locally grown at the GSPCA. Minimum donation for a tree is –

 

  • Under 2 feet - £25 min. donation
  • Under 3 feet - £35 min. donation
  • Under 4 feet - £45 min. donation
  • Under 5 feet - £55 min. donation
  • Under 6 feet - £65 min. donation
  • Over 6 feet - £75 min. donation

Christmas trees still on sale from the GSPCA and what a wonderful http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/christmas-trees-still-sale-gspca-and-what-wonderful-day

Posted by GSPCA on Sunday, 6 December 2015

Guernsey grown Christmas trees on sale at the GSPCA - prices and update - first tree soldhttp://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/guernsey-grown-christmas-trees-sale-gspca-prices-and-update-first-tree-sold

Posted by GSPCA on Friday, 4 December 2015

Happy Birthday Ella Gidney - a special behind the scenes at the GSPCA as a birthday treathttp://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/happy-birthday-ella-gidney-special-behind-scenes-gspca-birthday-treat

Posted by GSPCA on Monday, 30 November 2015

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Posted by GSPCA on Friday, 27 November 2015

A wonderful Round Table Christmas Fayre http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/wonderful-round-table-christmas-fayre

Posted by GSPCA on Monday, 23 November 2015

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To donate towards the many animals in our care, you can do so by:

Calling: 01481 257261

By post or popping in the Shelter: GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD

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If you are looking to adopt an animal and to complete an adoption form please click here. 

If you would like to fund raise or help the GSPCA please contact the GSPCA on 01481 257261 or email [email protected]

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There are many ways to support the work of the GSPCA and you can even donate online by clicking the paypal link below.

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