As before lock down the GSPCA acted early in procedures in relation to lock down and as we move through the phases back to the new normal we continue to have heightened procedures to ensure the safety of our team and the community.
We continue to advise that you DO NOT visit the GSPCA if you are over 65, have an underlying health condition or have any symptoms of Coronavirus and only visit us if your visit is essential but before doing so please call us on 01481 257261 or email [email protected] before your trip to the GSPCA to see if we can help without you coming to the Shelter.
Inline with States of Guernsey procedures we are recording details of anyone visiting the GSPCA and your details will be requested on arrival.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “It is great news that we are entering Phase 4 as we exit lock down in Guernsey but at the GSPCA we are taking a very cautious approach.”
“We were extremely proactive is suspending many of our operations early as the pandemic infiltrated Guernsey and as we exit we continue to be vigilant for our team, visitors and our whole community.”
“With coronavirus in nearly every country in the world the risk is still out there and we cannot become complacent.”
“We are following States of Guernsey rules in a much heightened way so we continue with only our essential services and encourage anyone that needs to visit the GSPCA to do so only if essential and to call us before coming.”
“We are recording the details of everyone visiting the GSPCA inline with need to trace the movements to those that come on site and we continue to have a holding area outside our reception to help with social distancing.”
“This means we are sad to report that we continue to operate only with essential staff and essential volunteers.”
“With over 800 volunteers and before lockdown an average 120 helping every week it would be impossible to operate and comply with social distancing in the close confines of some of our working areas.”
“We miss our volunteers and visitors very much but we have to be cautious in how we operate at the GSPCA.”
“With huge challenges on our resources and a drop in income from boarding and donations we continue to ask you to help us help animals in Guernsey with our #GSPCACoronavirusCrisisAppeal by donating online via - https://giving.gg/donate/event/5876/GSPCA-Coronavirus-Emergency-Appeal , by post or by phone 01481 257261.”
“We thank everyone for their support and understanding during these difficult days but to help show your support to the GSPCA not only can you donate you can also #PetorateToDecorate .”
“Petroate to Decorate is a fun way for everyone to show their support to animal charities across the British Isles and Ireland and with this idea born in Guernsey we would love to see everyone get involved.”
“To find out more on #PetorateToDecorate please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/petoratetocelebrate .”
We have put a helpful table together to help explain our current services at this time, which are constantly being reviewed -
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Adoptions
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We continue to rehome animals in our care but online and in a virtual way. For forms and procedures please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-adoption-and-rehoming-all-moved-online-and-over-phone-please-do-not-visit-shelter-time
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Ambulance Service
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We are restricting the Ambulance Service to sick, injured and stray animals
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Boarding
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We continue to board pets and we have measures to ensure the people dropping off and collecting their animals do not put staff at risk. For more information - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/boarding-facilities
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Chapel of Rest & Memorial Garden
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Closed until further notice
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Charity Shop
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Charity Shop – closed and no longer accepting donations
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Cremations
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Pet Cremation Service - We continue to provide a cremation service while it is still safe to do so. The Chapel of Rest will be closed.
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Dog Training
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Temporarily suspended, although you can contact for advice or support - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/puppy-and-beginner-life-skills-classes-postponed
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Donations (Food & Bedding)
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We are asking for donations to be dropped outside the front gate of the Shelter where team members will collect and wash/disinfect as appropriate
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Donations (Money)
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Always welcome, and for collection tin collection please email [email protected] or call 01481 257261
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Duke of Edinburgh
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Temporarily suspended
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Education
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Temporarily suspended, although we can offer virtual and online videos and tours
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Events Fund Raising
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Temporarily suspended, although we are striving to run virtual events
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Fund Raising
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Fund raising by way of advertising, social media etc continue
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In-house Training
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Will continue where required focusing on efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19
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Microchipping
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Temporarily suspended
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Pet Passport Checks
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Contact us on 01481 257261 or email [email protected] for information
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Rentals (Barriers, Costumes etc)
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Temporarily suspended
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Room Hire
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Temporarily suspended
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Sick and Injured Wild Animals
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We continue to operate our 24/7 service both on and off site. Please call our 24/7 helpline on 01481 257261 and press option 2
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Strays
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We will continue to work to reunite stray and escaped animals with the owners
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Training Courses (public)
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Temporarily suspended
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Unwanted Pets
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We continue to help animals that owners can no longer care for
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Volunteer Inductions
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Temporarily suspended
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Volunteers
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Only Essential Volunteers are currently assisting our work at this time.
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Welfare
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We continue to investigate cruelty and welfare complaints
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Wildlife Hospital Appeal
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Will remain active but not currently a priority
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Work Experience
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Temporarily suspended
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In line with States of Guernsey advice please DO NOT visit the GSPCA if you are over 65, have an underlying health condition or have any symptoms of Coronavirus and only visit us if your visit is essential but before doing so please call us on 01481 257261 or email [email protected] before your trip to the GSPCA to see if we can help without you coming to the Shelter. For the latest information and advice please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/search/node/coronavirus
With huge challenges on our resources and a drop in income from boarding and donations please help us help animals in Guernsey with our #GSPCACoronavirusCrisisAppeal by donating online via - https://giving.gg/donate/event/5876/GSPCA-Coronavirus-Emergency-Appeal
During these difficult times help us help animals in need. From donating to Sponsoring a Pen, Buying a Brick for the much needed Wildlife Hospital to our Amazon and main page Wish List, holding a mufti day to a sponsored Christmas dip, here are some of the ways you could help give animals joy.
For lots more ideas on how you can support the shelter and the animals in our care then please visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
To see a list of our volunteer induction evenings which we hold each month and for more information please visit http://gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or call 257261
To find out more on trips, talks and our education work please email [email protected] or call 01481 257261
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