Each year at the GSPCA we hold Dog and Cat First Aid Courses.
For over a decade we have been running dog and cat first aid courses which help teach owners and pet lovers how to save the life of their pet or animal.
Last night we held our first Cat First Aid Course of 2025 and greeted 6 attendees from Guernsey..
GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who has over 27 years working in the field of animal rescue runs the training and with over 3000 animals through the doors every year at the GSPCA the team see cases of animal first aid on a daily basis here in Guernsey.
The next Dog First Aid course is next week with extra courses for dogs and cats set later this year and you can book now.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Last night we held our first Cat First Aid training of 2025 at the GSPCA and what a fantastic evening.”
“With 5 members of public and one GSPCA team member we had a wonderful evening learning with Sid our cuddly toy cat how to save cats lives with a tour of the cattery at the end.”
“We have a Dog First Aid Course next Wednesday and just set the extra 2025 courses in October and November and you can book now.”
“From Police Officers to GSPCA team members, members of the public to an assistance dog we have trained a real variety of individuals wanting to learn how to save dogs lives.”
“Those that have attended have learnt to save dogs, cats and other animals lives and although we hope those attending never have to use the skills at least they will now have the knowledge of what to do in many circumstances.”
“We have been running dog and cat first aid courses for over seven years and have trained over 400 participants to help save animals lives.”
"We have ‘Casper’ who is our model first aid dog a bit like the Annie doll many may know for humans and he is a great way to show and learn how to carry out CPR on an unconscious dog."
“From dealing with dogs and cats chocking to heat stroke we cover a huge range of topics and life saving techniques that could really help save a pets life.”
“We always hope that the skills learned will not be needed but we have been told of circumstances of these skills helping in real life situations.”
"As owners of pets our worst fear is not knowing what to do if our four legged friend has an injury and this training helps pet owners learn and understand ways to help save your pets life."
“It is £25 per person and you can book online or call 257261.”
“A huge thank you to all that supported past events and we look forward seeing those keen to learn in the upcoming events.”
The dates for the first aid courses are:
Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Wednesday 28th May 2025 - Ref - Dog28/5
Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursday 30th October 2025 - Ref – Cat30/10
Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 11th November 2025 - Ref – Dog11/11
All first aid courses are a minimum £25 donation and you must book your place by 5pm before the course.
Within the sessions you get the chance to learn about what to do if you were faced with an emergency situation with your dog or cat. All participants receive handouts, a few goodies and a certificate.
To book your place call 01481 257261 or pay via the paypal link below using the reference code so we are aware which you would like to attend - www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA
To see more training course information please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
For lots of ways to support our work please visit www.gspca.org.gg
Upcoming events
Steve continued “Again a huge thanks to all involved and supported and especially our incredible team and those that supported such an amazing day.”
“It doesn’t stop there though as we have so much going on.”
“This week we have candidate tours which will be all about our manifesto and we will highlight the Association of Guernsey Charities who have launched theirs with asks from the charitable sector with a huge amount of information to be found by checking out this document https://www.charity.org.gg/Uploads_about/Manifesto2025Final.pdf and to see our GSPCA Manifesto check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/2025%20Manifesto%20%283%29_0.pdf .”
“As well as our specific manifesto this leads into the wider picture of the challenges the island charities face and hope the incoming Deputies can support the charitable sector who #withoutus as has been promoted the island would look an incredibly different place.”
“There are many ways to support the work of the GSPCA.”
“We had an amazing Seafront Sunday and next up is EDABL as well as many others and on the 14th September we will be helping the first ever Charities Seafront Sunday run by the Association of Guernsey Charities which I am a Director for and to find details check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/animal-welfare-sea-front-sunday .“
“We also have the GSPCA Cupcake Week in May https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-cupcake-week .”
“The Dolphin Discovery Trail treasure hunt app is now live until the end of August and to find all 62 dolphins download the Turfhunt app and use the code EADASD or zoom in on Guernsey and if you get all dolphins with a picture you will be entered into a prize draw with the current top prize an iwatch but additional prizes very welcome and we are looking for a sponsor for the app.”
“To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor donating each month to help the hundreds of animals in our care which you can do by downloading this form - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf or to become a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form for your business to sponsor animals in our care each year please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf .”
“To make a donation or support our BIGGEST BUILD Appeal please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/biggest-appeal-ever-gspca-big-build-appeal-buy-brick-build-brighter-future-animals-guernsey .”
“To think of helping animals and our work in your legacy or will please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding .”
“For those from those want to give CSR time and skills to those wanting to help sponsor or support something from our Wish List at the GSPCA http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list or support Autism Guernsey https://www.autismguernsey.org.gg/ .”
“If your group or business would like to find out about spending a day at the Shelter please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days “
“For other ways your business can help us here at the GSPCA please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship “
“If you would like to volunteer then to find out more details here -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or to complete the volunteer application form please check out https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=gspca&method=online_form_html&formid=14 .”
"We also have vacancies at the GSPCA and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/vacancies ."
"For lots of ways to support our work please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years ."
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“Thank you for your support.”
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