Christmas & New Year Guided Tours at the GSPCA Animal Shelter

Submitted by Steve on 17:38, 2nd Dec, 2014 | 0

The days following Christmas & the New Year at the GSPCA we will be running a series of guided tours.

There are always hot drinks, snacks and goods on sale during our open times Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm.

We are closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and reception will shut at 4pm on Christmas Eve and News Years Eve.

This is your opportunity to visit behind the scenes at our Animal Shelter and see the work being carried out for the new build.

We are arranging guided tours on a series of dates at 2pm.  

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GSPCA receive the Saffery Champness Rotary Walk Selfie Award 2014

Submitted by Steve on 13:51, 1st Oct, 2014 | 0

Last night the GSPCA were invited to a special evening at the Lieutenant-Governors Goverment House.

GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne attended what was the Saffery Champness Rotary Walk Ceremony and Awards Evening.

It was a lovely night with the many sponsors of the round island walk that takes place in June, volunteers, walkers and special invited guests.

Last year the GSPCA were lucky enough to be a recipient of the 2013 walk which helped purchase a new Nissan van which is used as an ambulance around the clock helping rescue animals.

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Guided Tours at the GSPCA during October Half Term & as Christmas Gifts

Submitted by Steve on 14:44, 23rd Sep, 2014 | 0

During half term in October 2014 and just after Christmas the GSPCA we will be running a series of guided tours.

There are always hot drinks, snacks and goods on sale during our open times Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm but this is your opportunity to visit behind the scenes.

We are arranging guided tours on a series of dates at 2pm.  

We are asking for a minimum donation of £5 per person and £3 per child, or £15 for a family of four.  

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Summer Holiday Guided Tours at the GSPCA Bank Holiday Monday 25th - Friday 29th August

Submitted by Steve on 14:50, 11th Aug, 2014 | 0

During the last week of August at the GSPCA we will be running a series of open days and guided tours.

These kick off from the Bank Holiday Monday the 25th August.

During the week between 9am and 5pm we will have bric-a-brac to new goods on sale, also refreshments including hot drinks.

When you arrive you will also be able to see some of the animals looking for good homes in our aviary and on Bunny Hop Hill.

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GSPCA respond to a dog in a hot car - Please take care of your pets in the warm weather

Submitted by Steve on 13:48, 30th Jul, 2014 | 0

Yesterday the GSPCA were called out to a dog that had been left in a car on what was another very hot day.

The dog as reported by Guernsey Police was recovered and taken to the GSPCA.

Lorna Prince the Animal Welfare Manager and Annabelle Janes Animal Care Assistant and Collection Officer attended the scene and worked alongside the Guernsey Police.

The dog which is now fine and back with the owner highlights the importance of not leaving any pet at risk in the warm and sunny weather.

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Hot Cars Kill Dogs - As the hot weather continues please think of your pets

Submitted by Steve on 14:04, 22nd Jul, 2014 | 0

With another sunny week ahead of us the GSPCA want to ensure all pet owners take care of their animals.

The GSPCA during hot weather always receive reports from concerned members of the public that have seen dogs locked in cars and other animals in glass houses.

With the warm weather and direct sunlight, dogs in cars are potentially in a situation where you could kill your pet if it is left, regardless of the situation.

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Hot cars kill dogs - with a sunny Guernsey weekend ahead please stop & think of your pet

Submitted by Steve on 15:12, 13th Jun, 2014 | 0

With another sunny and warm weekend ahead of us the GSPCA want to ensure all pet owners take care of their animals.

This week the GSPCA have had calls from concerned members of the public that have reported dogs locked in cars.

With the warm weather and direct sunlight, dogs in cars are potentially in a situation where you could kill your pet if it is left regardless of the situation.

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Mona & Lisa, Mother & Daughter Hedgehogs are back to their Guernsey seaside home

Submitted by Steve on 16:56, 11th Jun, 2014 | 0

On Friday we saw the close of our Hedgehog Awareness Competition entries close and we have had so many fantastic posters and photos of hedgehog homes.

The team will be short listing the finalists this week but every day the GSPCA have been seeing sick, injured and young hedgehogs.

From strimmer injuries to hoglets (baby hedgehogs) found with no mother the GSPCA have been experiencing a busy Spring with hedgehogs as well as other species.

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During June Microchipping only £3.99 at the GSPCA - Microchipping Month in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 14:37, 10th Jun, 2014 | 0

National Microchipping Month is a campaign that encourages and promotes responsible pet ownership through microchipping as the preferred method of permanent identification. Throughout the month of June the GSPCA will be supporting this event by offering reduced priced microchipping for only £3.99 for dogs, cats and rabbits (normal price at the GSPCA £4.99).

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Volunteer Week - Talking to the community from the OSA Pop Up Shop & we meet another two great volunteers at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 17:02, 6th Jun, 2014 | 0

Today the GSPCA have been at the OSA recruitment Pop Up Shop with a selection of other charities to speak to the community about volunteering.

With the sun shining, the GSPCA would like to thank OSA Recruitment, Volunteer.gg, Association of Guernsey Charities and the Community Foundation for the chance to join some great causes in St Peter Port to spread the word of helping animals in Guernsey through Volunteers Week.

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