Storm Austin Causes Damage and Communication Disruption at the GSPCA
The GSPCA is asking the public for patience following damage caused by Storm Austin, which has impacted the charity's communications and caused damage across the shelter site.
Earlier today, a tree fell into the GSPCA's rear car park, bringing down phone lines and internet connections. As a result, the charity is currently experiencing significant challenges with its telephone systems, email services and internet access.
While the main communications systems are affected, emergency calls can still be made by selecting the emergency option when calling the GSPCA. Alternatively, callers can leave a message and a member of the team will respond as soon as possible. For urgent animal welfare emergencies, members of the public can also call 257261 directly.
The storm has also caused damage to two of the shelter's aviaries along with damage to materials and stock associated with the ongoing kennel build project. Staff are currently working to secure, assess and tidy the site while keeping a close eye on weather conditions as strong winds continue.
Despite the challenging conditions, all animals at the shelter remain safe and well, and the GSPCA team successfully made it to work and continues to provide care for the many animals currently in their care.
The charity has already received an incredible response from supporters, with offers of assistance to help remove the fallen tree. The GSPCA has also been in contact with Sure regarding the damaged phone lines, while Clarity Communications is on route with a 4G router to help restore internet and communication services as quickly as possible.
GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne said:
"We would like to thank everyone for their patience, understanding and support following the damage caused by Storm Austin. A large tree came down into our back car park and unfortunately took out our phone lines and internet connections, creating a number of challenges for our team.
"The most important thing is that all of the animals in our care are safe and well, and thankfully all of our staff and volunteers who have attended the shelter are also safe. We have some damage to an aviary and some materials connected with our kennel build project, but our team has been working hard throughout the day to secure and tidy the site.
"We have been overwhelmed by the offers of assistance from supporters wanting to help remove the tree and get us back up and running. We are also grateful to Sure and Clarity Communications for their swift response in helping restore our communications.
"Please bear with us while we work through these issues. If you have an emergency, please call 257261 or use the emergency option when contacting us. For all other enquiries, please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you for your continued support of the GSPCA, particularly during challenging times such as these."
The GSPCA would like to thank all those who have already offered help and support and will continue to provide updates as services are restored.
Those wishing to support the charity's animal welfare work can donate online at:
https://giving.gg/charities/1/guernsey-society-for-the-prevention-of-cruelty-to-animals-gspca
Check out more on the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal – https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspcabiggestbuildappeal
To donate to our work and the other animals in our care https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
To see animals looking for new homes
https://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
To see our youtube channel and lots of videos 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
- World Animal Month 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 – Dog11/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
- Cat First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursday 26th November 2026 Ref – Cat2/12 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
- 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
- Sidneys Sponsored Events - Grease and Dirty Dancing Saturday 10th April 2027
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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