Animal rescues reveal Covid funding crisis

Submitted by Steve on 13:28, 18th Apr, 2020 | 0

The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes survey found 95% of members have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic UK animal rescue centres have lost up to half of their income during the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey reveals.

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Animal charities & experts join forces to offer advice to help owners care for animals, dog walkers & animal businesses

Submitted by Steve on 16:57, 8th Apr, 2020 | 0

Just over a week ago a coalition concerned about conflicting and poor information which is leaving owners confused and anxious and animals potentially at risk released some helpful advice for pet owners.

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GSPCA staff Beckie and Seb learn from the RSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:10, 6th Sep, 2018 | 0

Last month two of the GSPCA staff had the opportunity to spend time at three RSPCA centres namely Stubbington Ark, West Hatch and Ashley Heath.

They started their trip on the overnight ferry which in the morning meant a short drive to the RSPCA Stubbington Ark in Portsmouth where they spent a full day in one of the largest RSPCA centre’s in the UK.

Day 2, 3 and 4 was spent at RSPCA West Hatch in Taunton where they have a Domestic and separate Wildlife Centre and Seb and Beckie got to spend time in both working with the staff, volunteers and many animals.

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On her hols but RSPCA Chief Inspector visits the GSPCA to see an old friend and have a guided tour

Submitted by Steve on 16:49, 14th Apr, 2017 | 0

Yesterday the team at the GSPCA welcomed Heidi Chambers and her family for a guided tour at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

RSPCA Chief Inspector Heidi Chambers is in Guernsey visiting family and has known the GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne for many years as they were colleagues when he worked for the RSPCA in the UK.

Steve gave Heidi and her family a behind the scenes tour of the GSPCA and explained the 24/7 work carried out here in Guernsey helping animals and the community.

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The GSPCA ask please Think Fairtrade and Free Range this Pancake Day

Submitted by Steve on 21:59, 27th Feb, 2017 | 0

Tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday also know to many as Pancake Day and many of us will shopping for our ingredients.  The GSPCA would like to remind everyone to think of the produce that you are going to use and please look to buy Animal Welfare friendly products such as free range eggs.

Although the EU legislation has forced many battery farms to improve their standards, chickens that live as free range birds have a much better quality of life.

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The GSPCA ask please Think Fairtrade and Free Range this Pancake Day

Submitted by Steve on 08:51, 9th Feb, 2016 | 0

This Shrove Tuesday many of us will shopping for our ingredients today.  The GSPCA would like to remind everyone to think of the produce that you are going to use and please look to buy Animal Welfare friendly products such as free range eggs.

Although the EU legislation has forced many battery farms to improve their standards, chickens that live as free range birds have a much better quality of life.

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BBQ Fun Open Day at Grow Limited Saturday 21st june 10am - 3pm for Grow & the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 10:00, 10th Jun, 2014 | 0

On Saturday 21st June the GSPCA & Grow Limited have teamed up to put on a fund raiser at the Grow Limited site on Les Petit Quartiers, Coutanchez, St Sampsons.

Starting at 10am and running until 3pm there will be lots to see and do.

From animals looking for homes to a huge plant sale, bric-a-brac to a BBQ with RSPCA Freedom Food from Perelle Butchers, cake sale to tombola, pop along and join in the fun.

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This Sunday is the GSPCA Summer Fayre & Fun Dog Show & this year we have RSPCA Freedom Food at our BBQ stand

Submitted by Steve on 08:20, 30th May, 2014 | 0

With only two days to go to the GSPCA Summer Fayre and Fun Dog Show we are pleased to announce that our BBQ Share

GSPCA Welfare Officer experiences animal cruelty and care with the RSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 09:17, 12th Mar, 2014 | 0

The GSPCA Welfare and Education Officer Sarah Creasey who joined the team at the end of 2013 has just got back from spending two weeks training with the RSPCA in South and West Wales.

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Dingley Dell+RSPCA Freedom Food+The Pavilion+Top Chefs+5 courses=5 things making a fantastic night fund raising for the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 13:35, 7th Mar, 2014 | 0

Last night The Pavilion hosted the Dingley Dell Flying Visits 14th event and first of its kind in Guernsey.   The Dingley Dell Flying Visits are a series of events celebrating the journey of the pig from farm to plate.

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