Its not just about saving animals lives as GSPCA team are trained in first aid by the HSC training team

Submitted by Steve on 14:16, 24th Feb, 2024 | 0

Every day the GSPCA help save animals lives, but recently the some of the GSPCA team undertook human live saving training.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “With over 3000 sick and injured wild animals through the doors every year and 1000 domestic the GSPCA are use to seeing poorly animals, but with a team of 50 staff, over 800 volunteers and tens of thousands of visitors every year we have to ensure we are prepared for any emergency, animal or human.”

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Happily Ever After – Herbie in his new home

Submitted by Steve on 13:00, 24th Feb, 2024 | 0

We are delighted to give an update of Herbie the cat who was Fernando adopted last October is doing well in his new home.

Ali Le Huray Animal Care Supervisor said “We always love to hear how the animals are doing after they have been adopted from the GSPCA.”

“It is wonderful to hear how well Herbie is doing in his new home and to see so many lovely pictures.”

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BBC Make a Difference Award nominations now open and could you nominate in their new Animal Award?

Submitted by Steve on 13:46, 22nd Feb, 2024 | 0

The Make a Difference Awards are your chance to say thank you and recognise those who love to make life better for others.

All the categories are listed below. The awards have a new one this year open to animals and those who work with them or improve their welfare. As a nation of animal lovers we all know how much they mean to our communities.

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Last call for nominate the GSPCA in a £5,000 Animal and Wildlife special draw!

Submitted by Steve on 13:07, 22nd Feb, 2024 | 0

If you haven’t nominated your favourite Animal or Wildlife charity for £5,000 yet, you still have time.

Could you nominate the GSPCA please visit https://animal.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn=CH133&ct=animals_and_wildlife#nominateACharity

The nominations window closes at midnight on Friday 23rd February, so nominate now to get your favourite charity in the running.

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Thursday 22nd February is National Wildlife Day & have you bought a brick for our much needed Wildlife Hospital

Submitted by Steve on 22:33, 21st Feb, 2024 | 0

Not only have we been celebrating our 151st year, the 22nd February is National Wildlife Day.

National Wildlife Day is a very new holiday, having been founded in 2005 by Colleen Paige. Ms. Paige is considered one of America's leading Pet & Family Lifestyle Experts and wanted to bring awareness to the number of endangered animals that need to be preserved and rescued and also to acknowledge zoos and outstanding animal sanctuaries for everything they do to help animals.

When is National Wildlife Day?

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Today is Love Your Pet Day – Please share pictures of your beloved pets to help us celebrate this wonderful day

Submitted by Steve on 10:57, 20th Feb, 2024 | 0

Today is Love Your Pet Day and here at the GSPCA we would love to see pictures of your pets.

Why not share pictures or videos of your animals with us on our facebook or twitter pages as we 'All Love Our Pets' and we love to see them.

If you are looking for a pet then look no further as at the Shelter we currently have gerbils, ferrets, cats, cockatiels, rabbits, cockerels and dogs all looking for new and loving homes.

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GSPCA 150 year Ball in #GSPCAPurpleWeek an enormous success thanks to all involved, supported and especially our Sponsors Breton

Submitted by Steve on 00:44, 16th Feb, 2024 | 0

This weekend the GSPCA held a very special event to mark their milestone of 10 going into 151 years.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager and Ball organisor said “On Saturday 10th February 2024 over 200 islanders and visitors descended on St Pierre park Hotel for an incredible night of celebrations to mark the 150th year of the GSPCA going into the 151st year.”

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#GSPCAPurpleWeek – Incredible 9th seal pup Valentine arrives on the GSPCA founding day marking 151 years helping animals

Submitted by Steve on 16:47, 14th Feb, 2024 | 0

#GSPCAPurpleWeek – Incredible 9th seal pup Valentine arrives on the GSPCA founding day marking 151 years helping animals & meaning the most seals we have had at one time

Today on Valentines Day we have been celebrating our founding day moving from our 150th into our151st year and this afternoon the 5th Guernsey poorly grey seal pup of this season was rescued from Fort Le Marchant.

Aptly named Valentine he is the 9th seal pup to come into our care this season making it the most ever seal pups we have ever had at one time.

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#GSPCAPurpleWeek - Guernsey Post today launched the GSPCA 150 year Stamp collection on our founding day

Submitted by Steve on 15:50, 14th Feb, 2024 | 0

GSPCA are delighted to announce that Guernsey Post today launched the GSPCA 150 year Stamp collection.

Guernsey Post recent published ‘Guernsey Post’s philatelic bureau is delighted to release new stamps commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA). The stamps will be issued on 14 February 2024, coinciding with the culmination of the GSPCA’s year-long celebrations marking its anniversary. 

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12 New Volunteers join the GSPCA at last nights Volunteer Induction in #GSPCAPurpleWeek

Submitted by Steve on 15:28, 14th Feb, 2024 | 0

At the GSPCA we have been helping animals around the clock for over 150 years.

We have incredible support thanks to our amazing team of volunteers and so many groups and companies that volunteer to help the GSPCA and the vast range of work we carry out 24/7.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “This week we celebrate GSPCA Purple Week and moving from 150 into 151 years and as part of the celebrations last night we had a Volunteer Induction Evening.”

“We welcomed 12 new volunteers who are starting over the coming weeks and we were delighted to meet them all.”

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