FOUND SNAKE near St Andrews Church now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 11:57, 14th Jul, 2025 | 0

The GSPCA Ambulance Driver was this morning called out to rescue a stray snake.

An island with no indigenous snake the escaped pet is now at the GSPCA.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “A day doesn’t go by when the GSPCA has stray, sick and injured animals to help but snakes are one that we now see only from time to time.”

“This morning GSPCA Ambulance Driver and Team Member was called to a location near St Andrews Church for a Corn Snake which is now at the Animal Shelter in the same Parish.”

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Thanks to all involved, helped and supported the Lé Viaêr Marchi from the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 14:29, 10th Jul, 2025 | 0

On Monday the GSPCA once again attended the wonderful event that is the Lé Viaêr Marchi and what an evening it was.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “This years Lé Viaêr Marchi took place on Monday and it must having been the busiest we have ever seen.”

“The weather was ideal and the crowds flocked to the event which had so much to see and do.”

“A special thank you to Natalie, Katie, Jo and Dylan who helped us run the stall through the evening which raised nearly £600 which is incredible for the few hours it is.”

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GSPCA concerned for the welfare of wildlife in the hot weather so please put out water and pond advice

Submitted by Steve on 13:59, 10th Jul, 2025 | 0

With the current hot weather our wildlife see many challenges and every day at the GSPCA we are rescuing animals suffering from the lack of food and water, as well as those sick and injured.

It makes such a difference to put out a bowl of water for our birds, hedgehogs and other wild animals that visit your garden.

The GSPCA is also aware that many of our ponds around the island which are homes to an array of wildlife will suffer due to the warm weather and lack of rain.

For those with ponds here are some helpful tips to protect it:

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8 year old Chloe doubles her fund raising goal and completes cycling 112 miles in aid of GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:04, 9th Jul, 2025 | 0

You may have seen a recent story about an 8 year old called Chloe wanting to cycle 122 miles in aid of the GSPCA well her Mum has an update -

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See the GSPCA at the Viaër Marchi, hosted by National Trust of Guernsey this Monday 7th July at Saumarez Park

Submitted by Steve on 11:59, 7th Jul, 2025 | 0

The hugely popular Viaër Marchi, hosted by National Trust of Guernsey on the first Monday in July, heralds the start of the Guernsey Summer season. Showcasing traditional Island crafts, favourite foods, music and dancing, this is a gathering enjoyed by generations of Islanders and return visitors since the 1970s.

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GSPCA WARNING HOT CARS KILL DOGS & DANGERS OF HOT PAVEMENTS TO PAWS

Submitted by Steve on 11:36, 30th Jun, 2025 | 0

As the sunny weather continues the GSPCA continues to receive calls and reports from the public from dogs locked in cars, dogs being walked on hot pavements, animals in direct sunlight, wildlife in need and we want to remind all pet owners of the real dangers to their pets and how you can help wildlife.

With the extreme warm weather and direct sunlight, dogs and other animals whether in cars or their pens are potentially in a situation where you could kill your pet if it is left, regardless of the situation.

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13 New Dog First Aiders thanks to a specially arranged GSPCA Dog First Aid Course – next course in November

Submitted by Steve on 10:54, 28th Jun, 2025 | 0

On Wednesday GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne was joined at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews by 13 islanders attending a specially arranged GSPCA Dog First Aid training course.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Recently I was contacted by Megan who enquired about running a GSPCA Dog First Aid Course for a group of her friends as they weren’t able to attend the course we held in May.”

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Full details of Dolphin Discovery Trail in this months Bailiwick Express Connect magazine online and all around Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 16:15, 27th Jun, 2025 | 0

Full details of Dolphin Discovery Trail in this months Bailiwick Express Connect magazine online and all around Guernsey

The GSPCA and Autism Guernsey are delighted to announce thanks to our media partners Bailiwick Express this months edition of the Connect magazine has nine pages covering the Dolphin Discovery Trail including comprehensive maps of their location and details of many that have been involved in bringing this amazing trail around the island.

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Massive thanks to Northern Trust staff help out at the GSPCA who have now sent over 300 staff over the last decade

Submitted by Steve on 14:59, 27th Jun, 2025 | 0

Today the first of a number of groups of Northern Trust staff came along to help out at the GSPCA.

Every year for over a decade each summer staff from Northern Trust have been helping the GSPCA in many ways which now numbers over 300 meaning more from Northen Trust have helped out than any other company.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “The team at Northen Trust are truly incredible and today we welcomed the first group of 3 volunteers helping out  at the GSPCA.”

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GSPCA Celebrate Rabbit Awareness Week with lots of advice and a special message a rabbit isn't just for summer #RAW2025

Submitted by Steve on 14:28, 27th Jun, 2025 | 0

Every year as the weather warms and summer arrives some parents think of rabbits as an a pet for their child.

This week is Rabbit Awareness Week and our Smallies team who  look after the bunnies in our care have been sharing special messages as they do on what we call Smallies Sunday’ each week.

We have seen incredible numbers of rabbits needing help in recent years with more rabbits needing new homes than dogs or cats.

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