New ADCH Channel Islands Regional Group Unites Animal Charities Across Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man

Submitted by Steve on 11:28, 1st Oct, 2025 | 0

A new regional group has been formed under the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) to bring together animal welfare charities across the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The ADCH Islands Regional Group, led by Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager and ADCH Regional Co-ordinator, held its first-ever meeting last month, marking a significant step forward in collaboration and shared learning.

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Strengthening Island Ties: JSPCA’s New CEO Visits GSPCA as Closer Collaboration Begins

Submitted by Steve on 10:46, 30th Jul, 2025 | 0

The GSPCA was delighted to welcome Pam Aubert, the newly appointed CEO of the Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (JSPCA), on her first official visit to the GSPCA in Guernsey on Saturday 19th July.

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Please vote in the ADCH & Petplan Awards 2025

Submitted by Steve on 10:44, 31st Dec, 2024 | 0

The Petplan & ADCH (Association of Dogs and Cats Homes) Animal Charity Awards 2025 is an opportunity to recognise animal charities, as well as individual team members and volunteers, for the hard work they put in to help give so many animals a brighter future.

In 2019 a GSPCA Animal Care Assistant was amazed when out of 7000 nominations she won the Animal Charity Employee of Year 2019 and we have had others as finalists over the years.

The award categories are:

Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year

Animal Charity Employee of the Year

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Please vote charities, staff and volunteers in the ADCH & Petplan Awards 2025

Submitted by Steve on 17:13, 5th Nov, 2024 | 0

The Petplan & ADCH (Association of Dogs and Cats Homes) Animal Charity Awards 2025 is an opportunity to recognise animal charities, as well as individual team members and volunteers, for the hard work they put in to help give so many animals a brighter future.

In 2019 a GSPCA Animal Care Assistant was amazed when out of 7000 nominations she won the Animal Charity Employee of Year 2019 and we have had others as finalists over the years.

The award categories are:

Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year

Animal Charity Employee of the Year

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GSPCA tour to a lovely visitor from the President of l'École du Chat de Clichy in France and SNIP International Trustee

Submitted by Steve on 11:03, 10th Sep, 2024 | 0

Last month on Friday 23rd January the GSPCA has a visit all the way from Paris.

Annika Lähdeniemi who is the President of l'École du Chat de Clichy in France and also a SNIP International Trustee was on holiday in Guernsey visiting family when she contacted the GSPCA, who were delighted to invite her in and make overseas connections.

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We all need Emotional Support – training at the GSPCA for the team thanks to the ADCH and Blue Cross

Submitted by Steve on 00:25, 13th Dec, 2023 | 0

We have an incredible team at the GSPCA that do so much 24/7.

Every day can be a challenge from animals needing rescuing to those so sick we are unable to help, cruelty cases to those animals owners can no longer care for.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager and Trustee for the Association of Dogs and Cats Home (ADCH) said “We have an amazing team here at the GSPCA, as do so many charities across the world.”

“Those that chose to work for a charity care with a passion for what they do, but what we are faced with every day can be upsetting and so challenging.”

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GSPCA team and team members nominated in the ADCH & Petplan Awards 2024

Submitted by Steve on 16:01, 23rd Nov, 2023 | 0

The Petplan & ADCH (Association of Dogs and Cats Homes) Animal Charity Awards 2024 is an opportunity to recognise animal charities, as well as individual team members and volunteers, for the hard work they put in to help give so many animals a brighter future.

Every year we see amazing support for nominations for individuals and the team and could you nominate us or one of our team in 2024?

In 2019 a GSPCA Animal Care Assistant was amazed when out of 7000 nominations she won the Animal Charity Employee of Year 2019 and we have had others as finalists over the years.

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Schnauzerfest visit to the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:15, 27th Sep, 2023 | 0

Yesterday the GSPCA welcomed Janetta Harvey a writer and Trustee from Schnauzerfest for a tour.

Janetta was in Guernsey for a Schnauzer Sponsored Walk which was held on Saturday at Pleinmont and saw 40 Schnauzers of all shapes and sizes get together.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager and ADCH Trustee said “Yesterday it was wonderful to welcome Janetta from Schnauzerfest who help Schnauzers across the UK and are also members of the association of Dogs and Cats Homes.”

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Nominate now for the Petplan and ADCH Animal Charity Awards

Submitted by Steve on 16:04, 9th Dec, 2022 | 0

Is there a star who really deserves to have their hard work celebrated? 

The Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards 2023 is an opportunity for you to recognise animal charities, as well as individual team members and volunteers, for the hard work they put in to help give so many animals a brighter future.

Remember nominations are anonymous and each nominee will receive a personalised certificate to proudly display.

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GSPCA warns the rising cost of living is leading to an animal welfare crisis

Submitted by Steve on 22:23, 4th Sep, 2022 | 0

Animal charities are already seeing consequences of rising cost of living.

The GSPCA helps thousands of animals every year and during the last two years we have seen a huge increase in pet ownership.  Sadly in recent months we have seen a sharp increase in those wanting to part with their pets many siting that they are struggling to afford their pets.

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