Huge thanks to staff from BNP Paribas helping out at the GSPCA just before Christmas

Submitted by Steve on 17:38, 28th Dec, 2023 | 0

On Friday 8th December 2 staff gave up a day in the office to help out at the GSPCA.

Sharon williams from BNP Paribus said “I really enjoyed my day volunteering at the GSPCA.”

“I got to walk some of the dogs and socialising some of the cats looking to be re-homed.”

“What a great way to spend the day - it beats writing minutes!!!!”

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “On Friday 8th December 2 wonderful staff from BNP Paribas helped out at the GSPCA.”

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Huge thanks to Hautes Capelles Primary School helping ensure the GSPCA animals have a lovely Christmas

Submitted by Steve on 17:18, 28th Dec, 2023 | 0

Last week GSPCA team members Neil Hughes and Sarah Goddard attended Hautes Capelles Primary School to collect hampers made from donations from the amazing children from the school Wednesday lunchtime.

They included amazing gifts, treats, foods and toys which we are incredibly thankful for, especially all the animals that enjoyed them, over the last week.

Neil Hughes GSPCA team member said “It was wonderful to collect all the amazing Christmas donations from the children at Hautes Capelles Primary School last week for the animals we have at the Animal Shelter.”

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GSPCA Festive Guided Tours each day 130pm Friday 29th December to Tuesday 2nd January – Book your tickets now to see the many an

Submitted by Steve on 16:52, 28th Dec, 2023 | 0

GSPCA Guided Tours are back this festive period.

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-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "This Christmas Term thanks to Karen and I we have planned Guided Tours as part of our 150 year and festive celebrations.”

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FIREWORK ADVICE - Keep Your Pets safe this New Years Eve & if you are having an event please ensure you notify gov.gg/fireworks

Submitted by Steve on 15:39, 28th Dec, 2023 | 0

This New Years once again the GSPCA want all animals and humans to have a safe and enjoyable celebration.

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. 

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “As we fast approach 2024 we want to ensure any fireworks events this New Year are notified to islanders.”

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Baby Shark the Boxing Day grey seal pup rescued on Frying Pan Bay

Submitted by Steve on 11:22, 27th Dec, 2023 | 0

Yesterday afternoon on Boxing Day the GSPCA received a call about a very thin seal pup at Frying Pan Bay which is near Buwlver Avenue Bay.

GSPCA Head of Marine Mammals Geoff George headed to the bay where he were faced with a grey seal pup extremely thin and needing rescuing.

To make a donation to help the seals in our care please go to https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

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Barnacle Bill the loggerhead turtle nearly able to go home

Submitted by Steve on 17:21, 20th Dec, 2023 | 0

Last month after Storm Ciaran a loggerhead turtle was rescued and we are pleased to say from just over 800g without Barnacles that Barnacle Bill is now over 1200g’s in weight

We have two out of the three parts of the CITES paperwork required for her travel and she is doing well.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We are still clearing up after Storm Ciaran at the GSPCA, but we are pleased to give some amazing news on Barnacle Bill.”

“When Barnacle Bill she weighed over 1200g’s with her barnacles attached and 800g’s without them.”

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Childrens Christmas Colouring Competition - entries in by Wednesday 27th December 2023

Submitted by Steve on 16:49, 20th Dec, 2023 | 0

This Christmas for a bit of fun, why not get your children to join in our colouring competition.

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GSPCA Festive Guided Tours each day from Wednesday 27th December to Tuesday 2nd January – Book your tickets now maybe as a gift?

Submitted by Steve on 18:07, 14th Dec, 2023 | 0

GSPCA Guided Tours are back this festive period.

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-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "This Christmas Term thanks to Karen and I we have planned Guided Tours as part of our 150 year and festive celebrations.”

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Could you please spend an hour or two collecting at Pets at Home for the GSPCA in the run up to Christmas

Submitted by Steve on 12:45, 14th Dec, 2023 | 0

The GSPCA are very excited to announce that once again the Pets Foundation launched the Share

Thanks Breton Construction and Sigma Channel Islands getting in the festive spirit and raising funds for the GSPCA - could you?

Submitted by Steve on 18:00, 13th Dec, 2023 | 0

In the last week Breton Construction and Sigma Channel Islands have been getting in the festive spirit and raising funds for the GSPCA.

With Christmas fast approaching there are many ways to support our 24/7 work and the many Christmas wishes we have at the GSPCA.

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