With the current challenges we all need cheering up and what better way than sharing an update on an animal happily adopted from the GSPCA.
Hamish was adopted during lock down and here is an update from his owner -
“Just a few photos to show how Hamish has settled in, he has claimed our bedroom window sill as his early morning lookout post, and has a teddy to cuddle into in his bed next to the radiator in our bedroom.
He sits on the sofa between us in the evening watching tv or just under the sofa. He had a play last night with catnip, and seems very happy.
Hamish has really brightened up our house, lifted our spirits and he will have a wonderful life here with lots of love.
Once all the isolating is over you are very welcome to come and see Hamish.”
Ali Le Huray GSPCA Animal Care Assistant said “It’s so lovely to hear Hamish is doing so well in his new home.”
“Hamish is one of the cats to have been rehomed with our online and socially distanced rehoming procedure and it is wonderful to see him do so well.”
“We have mostly older cats in need of homes and we have lots of animals in need such as degus, rabbits, fish, turtles, ferrets, cats, hamsters, a parrot, cockerels and other animals in need of homes.”
“With our online adoption procedure we have managed to find many of the cats in our care fantastic homes.”
“We love to hear how animals homed from the GSPCA are doing and with our Virtual Pet Show its an ideal time to send some pictures in and you could win prizes.”
Guernsey's BIGGEST Virtual Petshow in place of the Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday, for details please visit www.gspca.org.gg/blog/guernseys-biggest-virtual-petshow-launch-friday-24th-april-place-animal-welfare-seafront-sunday
To support the #GSPCACoronavirusCrisisAppeal please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/5876/GSPCA-Coronavirus-Emergency-Appeal
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “It is amazing to see the wonderful pictures of Hamish, he looks incredibly happy and thank you to her owner for sending in the wonderful pictures.”
“Despite the lockdown we have been operating only essential services and using socially distanced methods for many of our operations.”
“Anyone wanting to adopt an animal can fill in a form online and then we can see if we have anything suitable and it has been amazing the new inventive ways we have developed so we can continue to help animals.”
“Due to Coronavirus the GSPCA is only operating essential services and there is no animal viewing at the GSPCA at this time.”
“All of our rehoming is now online, telephone and through the post as we are avoiding visitors to the Shelter at all costs in line with advice from the States of Guernsey.”
“If you cannot help adopt an animals we have launched our #GSPCACoronavirusCrisisAppeal which you can help the animals in our care by donating via https://giving.gg/donate/event/5876/GSPCA-Coronavirus-Emergency-Appeal or calling us on 01481 257261.”
“You can also support our work by supporting Guernsey's BIGGEST Virtual Petshow in place of the Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday and to find out more please visit www.gspca.org.gg/blog/guernseys-biggest-virtual-petshow-launch-friday-24th-april-place-animal-welfare-seafront-sunday .”
“With animals still arriving and being rescued unwanted, stray and abandoned the GSPCA have to look at ways we can help rehome animals in our care.”
“These are challenging times and as we are trying to avoid all visitors to the GSPCA we have had to look at ways we can still free space and rehome animals to help those in need.”
“Once we receive your adoption form which we can post or you can download we can then review your application and send you pictures or videos of the animal and set up a video call to do a home visit without you having to come to the Shelter or us to your home.”
“If all looks fantastic and everyone is happy we can look at the options of how we can possibly deliver the animal and the forms after having a chat and making sure the new owner has all they need.”
“With Coronavirus causing very unique challenges and social distancing of paramount importance we have had to look at new and inventive ways at the GSPCA for the safety of our team and the community and ensuring we can get animals through our care to create space for others needing our services.”
“We do ask applicants to please be patient as we are very busy and resources are stretched but we will respond to applicants as soon as we can.”
“We have some cats ready for homes but they are mostly older or have medical issues at present but we do have some under care and will hopefully be ready soon.”
“We also have many other animals in need from 12 degus to 27 rabbits so please do register your interest.”
“Please remember if you live in rented accommodation or States Housing you need to ensure you have written permission and to see the States Housing procedure please go to https://www.gov.gg/article/119684/Family--Pets .”
“To see some of the animals looking for homes at the GSPCA Animal Shelter please watch our Social Media pages or go to http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals. ”
“The aim of the procedure is to always try to ensure we match up the right animal for the right home.”
“Animals come into the Shelter for all sorts of reasons and we have to ensure each is suited to a home that can meet its needs.”
“The GSPCA is a self-supporting Guernsey charity and we depend on the people of the Island for the funding needed, more so now than ever to maintain our work for the animal welfare and rescue work that is carried out 24 hours 7 days a week.”
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic our current adoption procedure is as follows:-
Fill in a Questionnaire
For a Dog Adoption Application Form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/GSPCA%20Dog%20Rehoming%20Application%202019.doc
For a Cat Adoption Application Form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/GSPCA%20Cat%20Rehoming%20Application%20Rev%202.doc
For a Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Bird, Reptile and all other species Application Form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Interview%20Form%20%28Rabbit%20or%20Guinea%20Pig%29.doc
Once your form is completed please email to [email protected] or post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD and a member of team will phone you to discuss the animals in our care
The team will then send you a video and/or pictures of those suitable
We will then set up a video call through Facetime, Facebook video messenger or Skype so we can do a virtual home visit to chat through the care and facilities/areas your new pet will have
A decision is made and we will call you to discuss the adoption paperwork and arrange a time to deliver your pet if there is a safe way to do so
We do have some limited pet goods on sale which can be delivered with your new pet(s)
Please return the adoption forms completed and signed in the stamp addressed envelope
Withing a week of adoption we would really appreciate pictures/videos and an update how you and your new pet are doing
The adoption donations are only a contribution to the costs of (depending on species), for example, neutering, microchipping, parasite treatment, vaccinations, care and the large running costs of GSPCA Animal Shelter.
To find out more about the Dog Adoption Procedure please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/dog-adoption .
To find out more about the Cat Adoption Procedure please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/cat-adoption .
To see the animals looking for homes please go to - www.gspca.org.gg/animals
For more information please call 01481 257261 or email us [email protected] .
MINIMUM ADOPTION CHARGES ARE AS FOLLOWS and if we are delivering the animal we do ask for an additional £10 transport charge:
(Correct as of 1st January 2019, additional costs may able to certain species)
Mice/Rats/Hamsters £8.50
Chickens £8.50
Ducks from £8.50
Birds (varied) from £10.50
Quail £10.50
Zebra Finch £12.50
Budgie £16.50
Canary £16.50
Cockatiel £26.00
Guinea Pigs £30.90
Amazon Parrot £412.00
All guinea pigs are treated for parasites
Ferrets £41.50
All ferrets are neutered & treated for parasites
Rabbits £44.00
All rabbits are neutered where possible, vaccinated against myxi & treated for parasites
Cats/Kittens £109.00
All cats are neutered (or booked in when of age), vaccinated, treated for worms & parasites
Dogs £268.00
All dogs are neutered (or booked in when of age), vaccinated, treated for worms & parasites
Gecko £31
Bearded Dragon £36
Moroccan Eyed Lizard £36
Musk Turtle £15.50
Corn Snake £36
Rat Snake £36
Fish From £5.50
Other species vary, please ask for details. To provide the welfare and care for animals on site the adoption charges only cover part of the costs, please ask how you can support our work.
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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