Join us this Saturday at the South Show for a Fun Dog Show in St Martins this Saturday – Judging at 2pm

Submitted by Steve on 10:53, 9th Aug, 2023 | 0

Join the GSPCA at the South Show for our lots of fun and a Fun Dog Show at 2pm Saturday 12th August 2023.

Registration from 11am, judging by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne from 2pm.

£1 per entry per class minimum donation.

All breeds welcome.

Classes include:

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What will the GSPCA entry be in this weekends Torteval Scarecrow Festival in our 150th year

Submitted by Steve on 11:10, 29th Jul, 2023 | 0

The 20th Torteval Scarecrow Festival will be held this weekend on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th  July 2023.

At the Torteval Parish Church you can walk the Scarecrow Trail (1½ hours approx) through some of Torteval’s delightful lanes.

Refreshments available throughout both days with licensed bar, entertainment and fete with various stalls.

This is the eighth year the GSPCA are taking part in this wonderful community event and we are hugely grateful to the McIntyre family for the kind use of their front garden.

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UPDATE On Starsky the Sark feral cat needing an operation

Submitted by Steve on 11:21, 28th Jul, 2023 | 0

Starsky is a feral cat from Sark who will soon be back home under the care on an islander but has needed a lot of TLC.

You can still donate to Starskys operation and others by going to  https://giving.gg/donate/event/9442/GSPCA-Poorly-Sark-cat-needs-an-operation

Here is an update from Anna Paint Senior Animal Care Assistant at the GSPCA “Just an update on Starsky the feral cat from Sark.”

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Summer Guided Tours at the GSPCA each Monday – Limited spaces book now through Eventbrite

Submitted by Steve on 11:08, 28th Jul, 2023 | 0

This Monday we holding our second of our Summer Guided Tours at the GSPCA.

With 20 spaces per tour numbers are limited so book now to guarantee your place.

To book please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "This Summer thanks to team member Karen Lane our Guided Tours have restarted as part of our 150 year celebrations.”

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BBC Guernsey team receive a huge thanks from the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 10:58, 28th Jul, 2023 | 0

Earlier this week GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne popped along to the BBC Guernsey studios and office with a gift.

At our recent AGM the GSPCA recognised a number of hugely supportive and amazing individuals, businesses  and others that have been a fantastic support to the GSPCA.

Earlier this year when we celebrated our 150th anniversary BBC Guernsey ran a live show on the day at the GSPCA and are always helping promote our educational messages, events and so much more.

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GSPCA Summer Team Thank You Party Saturday 19th August 7pm at the Animal Shelter

Submitted by Steve on 10:38, 28th Jul, 2023 | 0

Invite to all GSPCA volunteers, staff, placements and helpers.

As a way of a thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and staff we are holding a party on Saturday the 19th August 2023 from 7pm at the Animal Shelter.

As its Summer please sport your best summer out fit and sun glasses for a fun evening as a way of thanks for all of the hard work carried out 24/7 from the Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday to the around the clock animal care, the conservation work to those that help in so many ways in this our 150th year.

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Avian Bird Flu Update from Guernsey States Vets due to case in Jersey

Submitted by Steve on 08:55, 22nd Jul, 2023 | 0

This week this announcement was made in Jersey due to Avian Flu and this week the States of Guernsey Vets issued this statement on the 20th July 2023 -

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10pm Fireworks Castle Emplacement as part of the Harbour Carnival

Submitted by Steve on 15:19, 21st Jul, 2023 | 0

Every year we hear of firework related incidents involving animals and children. While fireworks may be exciting and pretty to look at and its fun to celebrate many celebrations with a bang, we must put our safety, the safety of our pets and the local wildlife first. 

Tonight as part of the Harbour Carnival at 2200hrs (10pm) at Castle Breakwater in St Peter Port there are firework displays planned so please ensure your animals are safe and prepare for the unusual sounds and sights they might be subjected too.

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Summer Guided Tours at the GSPCA start Monday – Limited spaces book now through Eventbrite

Submitted by Steve on 15:07, 21st Jul, 2023 | 0

This Monday we welcome back visitors to our first Summer Guided Tour of the GSPCA.

With 20 spaces per tour numbers are limited so book now to guarantee your place.

To book please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "This Summer thanks to team member Karen Laneour Guided Tours restart as part of our 150 year celebrations.”

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GSPCA 136th AGM in our 150th Year Celebrations & Launch of Kennel & Ferret Build Designs

Submitted by Steve on 12:27, 21st Jul, 2023 | 0

Last night the GSPCA had a packed room for our 136th AGM in our 150th year.

John Knight GSPCA President opened the evening with saying "Good evening and thank you for joining us this evening. I would like to remind everyone right at the beginning that this is a very important year for us."

"It is our 150th  anniversary, and also that after difficult years with Covid, this is the first year that most of us have been able to feel that we have put it behind us."

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