No dogs at the GSPCA for the first time since WW2 but still 100’s of animals in our care

Submitted by Steve on 16:10, 24th Apr, 2020 | 0

The current lock down has caused huge challenges at the GSPCA and the team have taken a proactive approach to face the wide range of issues.

At the Animal Shelter we have 42 kennels and as of yesterday the only dog for rehoming inline with the strict social distancing guidelines was rehomed through our online adoption process.

This means we are in unprecedented times as we have no dogs at the GSPCA in kennels or foster homes.

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Guernsey's BIGGEST Virtual Petshow to launch Friday 24th April in place of the Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday

Submitted by Steve on 12:16, 22nd Apr, 2020 | 0

On Friday 24th we will be launching our Virtual Petshow so we can celebrate animals in Guernsey and our pets past and present. Sadly due to the Corona virus the GSPCA has had to postpone it's biggest Seafront event and fundraiser of the year until 2021. Our Seafront Sunday, due to take place on Sunday May 31st is the biggest celebration of animals in Guernsey and raises much needed funds for the Shelter. This money is vital to enable us to continue with all of our essential work with companion animals and wildlife across the Islands.

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Join or support the 2.6 Challenge in aid of the GSPCA - Save the UK's Charities

Submitted by Steve on 11:46, 21st Apr, 2020 | 0

Raise funds or dontae to the 2.6 Challenge for the GSPCA by signing up here - https://twopointsixchallenge.justgiving.com/get-involved?charityId=249593&iesrc=ctr

Organisers of mass-participation events across the country have launched a new virtual fundraiser to support UK charities during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Animal rescues reveal Covid funding crisis

Submitted by Steve on 13:28, 18th Apr, 2020 | 0

The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes survey found 95% of members have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic UK animal rescue centres have lost up to half of their income during the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey reveals.

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Local charities helping each other

Submitted by Steve on 11:07, 14th Apr, 2020 | 0

A local therapy dog charity is reaching out to help another animal charity in need. Wellbeing Animals Guernsey (WAG) has made a donation of £1,000 to the GSPCA, primarily to help support the dogs in their care. WAG provides a network of volunteers who, with their dogs, visit many people in a variety of situations. The friendly canines regularly put smiles on the faces of patients in wards at the PEH, residents in care homes and many other establishments throughout the island.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE GSPCA - Hot Cars Kill Dogs & with social distancing queues you could be some time

Submitted by Steve on 11:13, 11th Apr, 2020 | 0

With a stunning day again in Guernsey and hot weather the GSPCA has had a number of reports from concerned members of the public that have seen dogs locked in cars during and we want to remind all pet owners of the real dangers to their pets.

The GSPCA team have already been out to a number of vehicles with reports of dogs locked inside with little or no ventilation.

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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Happy Easter from the GSPCA & an IMPORTANT Message as many of us will be at home this Easter we need to keep our pets safe

Submitted by Steve on 09:31, 9th Apr, 2020 | 0

With tens of thousands of us at home this Easter across the Bailiwick of Guernsey you could be putting your pet at risk at if you feed your pet chocolate intended for people or they manage to find those carefully hidden from the children, as many of us might be planning our home Easter Egg Hunt as with the Coronavirus restrictions hunts are cancelled across the islands.

Across the Bailiwick we are all stocking up Easter eggs and chocolate as gifts for family and loved ones, but the GSPCA has an important message for pet owners.

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Animal charities & experts join forces to offer advice to help owners care for animals, dog walkers & animal businesses

Submitted by Steve on 16:57, 8th Apr, 2020 | 0

Just over a week ago a coalition concerned about conflicting and poor information which is leaving owners confused and anxious and animals potentially at risk released some helpful advice for pet owners.

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HAPPY NEWS - Victoria and Battenburg happy in their new home - please do share pictures of your adopted pets

Submitted by Steve on 12:22, 2nd Apr, 2020 | 0

We absolutely love to hear from homes that have adopted animals from the GSPCA with pictures and their story of how they are doing

We recently heard from 2 degus adopted from the GSPCA Victoria and Battenburg.

Their new owner Caitlin Baxter said “I recently adopted Victoria and Battenburg the degus from the GSPCA and it says to send in some photos of them once they're settled it, so here they are!”

“They are both very friendly, Battenburg especially, she loves to grab my hand or pull on my clothes when she wants attention.”

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GSPCA team share the Rainbow & #StaySafe message & a thanks to all that have donated so far to the #GSPCACoronavirusCrisisAppeal

Submitted by Steve on 15:30, 31st Mar, 2020 | 0

The team at the GSPCA with some of our animal friends wanted to bring you some colour and cute faces to your home & we wanted to help spread the #StaySafe and Share