The GSPCA was delighted to welcome Lizzie Dodgson from Byotrol to the shelter last Wednesday for a full day of specialist training focused on COSHH, safe and effective use of disinfectants, good hygiene practices, and zoonotic disease awareness. Lizzie also spent time working alongside the GSPCA team, offering hands-on guidance and supporting staff and volunteers in their daily routines.
The training forms part of the GSPCA’s ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of animal care, team safety, and biosecurity across all areas of the organisation. With thousands of animals passing through the shelter each year, robust hygiene and disease prevention procedures are essential in protecting both animals and the people who care for them.
Byotrol shared their experience on their LinkedIn page, writing:
“Lizzie Dodgson was in beautiful Guernsey yesterday, teaching the dedicated team of staff and volunteers at Guernsey GSPCA how to improve biosecurity and use ANIGENE products safely, effectively and more sustainably. Biosecurity plays a crucial role in welfare environments, ensuring the health and safety of both animals and staff. Implementing effective biosecurity protocols can be a challenge, but training your staff effectively can significantly lower the risk of outbreaks of infectious diseases and create a safer working environment for everyone. Are you interested in tailored biosecurity training for your team? Contact us today to learn how we can support your facility. Special thanks to Tim P., Steve Byrne and all the team at the Guernsey GSPCA for being so engaged with the training.”
The session provided the team with valuable updates on best practice, new techniques for infection control, and practical advice on using ANIGENE products more sustainably — supporting both animal welfare and environmental responsibility.
Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager, said:
“We are extremely grateful to Lizzie and the team at Byotrol for providing such informative and engaging training. Ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and biosecurity is crucial to the work we do every day, and the knowledge shared will make a real difference across our operations. Lizzie’s hands-on approach and willingness to work alongside the team was greatly appreciated, and we look forward to continuing our strong relationship with Byotrol. A huge thank you to everyone involved in organising and attending the session.”
The GSPCA continues to invest in staff development to ensure the charity provides the safest and healthiest environment possible for animals, volunteers, staff, and visitors.
The GSPCA does retail Anigene disinfectant if anyone is interested please do email [email protected]
For more information about the GSPCA and its work, please visit www.gspca.org.gg
To visit the Byotrol linkedin page https://www.linkedin.com/company/byotrol/posts/?feedView=all
To see our youtube channel please visit https://www.youtube.com/@TheGuernseySPCA
To see events, ways to support and animals in need please see our latest blog https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog
Upcoming events
- Santa Paws Appeal at Pets at Home – Can you volunteer to collect during December 2025? Please email [email protected]
- Christmas Term December 2025/January 2026 Possible Festive Tours
- GSPCA Purple Week 13th February to Friday 20th February 2026
- GSPCA Celebrates 143 years Saturday 14th February 2026
- Love Your Pet Day Friday 20th February 2026
- Half Term Tours February 2026 To be confirmed
- World Wildlife Day 3rd March 2026
- International Day of the Seal 22nd March 2026
- National Puppy Day 23rd March 2026
- Easter Tours March/April 2026 To be confirmed
- National Ferret Day 2nd April 2026
- Dog First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Wednesday 15th April 2026 Ref – Dog15/04
- Cat First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Wednesday 29th April 2026 Ref – Cat29/04
- Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday 3rd May 2026
- Charities Seafront Sunday 17th May 2026
- GSPCA Cupcake Week 15th to 22nd May 2026
- Half Term Tours May 2026 May 2026 To be confirmed
- Microchip Month June 2026
- Volunteers Week 1st – 7th June 2026
- Take Your Dog to Work Day Friday 26th June 2026
- Kitten Day 10th July 2026
- World Snake Day 16th July 2026
- Guinea Pig Appreciation Day 16th July 2026
- Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) 23rd – 27th July 2026
- Summer Guided Tours July/August 2026 to be confirmed
- South Show GSPCA Dog Show Saturday 8th August 2026
- West Show 12th-13th August 2026
- World Lizard Day 14th August 2026
- North Show 19th-20th August 2026
- International Dog Day 26th August 2026
- World Animal Month October 2026
- World Animal Day 4th October 2026
- Feral Cat Day 16th October 2026
- National cat Day 29th October 2026
- Halt Term Spooky Tours October 2026 to be confirmed
- Dog First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursday 12th November 2026 Ref – Dog12/11
- Cat First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursday 26th November 2026 Ref – Cat26/11
- Possible Christmas Themed Animal Discovery Trail November/December 2026 to be confirmed with possible Ball
- World Wildlife Conservation Day 4th December 2026
- Festive Tours December/January 2026/7 to be confirmed
Steve continued “There are many ways to support the work of the GSPCA.”
“Our BIGGEST BUILD is now underway and we are desperately looking for support and to help in anyway please do get in touch and check out this link https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggestbuild-begins-demolition-underway-%E2%80%93-buying-brick-sponsorship-can-you-help .”
“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 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 .”
“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 ."
“To visit our facebook page check out this link please click here .”
“To visit our x page please click here .”
“Thank you for your support.”
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