New dog and cat first aiders in Guernsey with the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 13:04, 16th Nov, 2015 | 0

Over the last two Sundays we have run our cat and dog first aid courses.

Each course started just after 9.30am and involved learning about how to save a cat or a dogs life and hints and tips on what to do.

On Sunday the 9th after the cat course theory GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne took the participants over to the new multi purpose animal welfare building for a look around and some hands on with Gucci a lovely grey cat.

Yesterday during the training 'Eric' one of the Slovakian puppies made an appearance as a model and for some hands on in finding a heart beat.

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THE BIG MOVE - out with old and in to the new

Submitted by Steve on 18:27, 5th Nov, 2015 | 0

Over the past few months the GSPCA team have been preparing and getting use to the new multi purpose animal welfare building.

It has already had a baptism of extraordinary use after 25 Slovakian puppies were isolated in its facilities when they were detained in August.

Over the past few weeks the GSPCA team especially Yvonne Chauvel, Helen Sharman, Anna Paint and Kim Marsh have been preparing sections for the BIG MOVE.

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CANCELED EVENT this Thursday Le Friquet Garden Centre 5th Nov

Submitted by Steve on 10:26, 3rd Nov, 2015 | 0

We are afraid to report that the event planned this Thursday has been cancelled at Le Friquet GardenCentre.

We have many other events upcoming and will be at many Christmans fetes and fayres.

If you would like us to attend your event please do let us know.

Please email the details to [email protected]

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Spooktastic night at the park with Halloween pooches - thank you to the team at Samaurez Park Tea Rooms & all that supported

Submitted by Steve on 17:36, 2nd Nov, 2015 | 0

Yesterday the GSPCA held first ever Spooky Halloween Sponsored Fancy Dress Dog Walk at Saumarez Park.

The Spooky owners and dogs started arriving around 5pm and were greeted with a few gifts for the owners and some lovely treats for the pooches.

The walk started and finished at the Saumarez Park Tea Rooms and the group set off just after 5.30pm.  After what was a glorious day the sun quickly disappeared as the witches, ghouls, pumpkins and even a hot day set off around the park.

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Sell out tours at the GSPCA and plans for 2016

Submitted by Steve on 16:34, 2nd Nov, 2015 | 0

Last week during half term we ran a series of guided tours that proved so popular additional tours had to be added.

Every tour was a sell out and on Thursday and Friday due to demand we doubled up with over 40 attending each day.

The groups got to see Slovakian puppies to kittens, chicks to hoglets, tortoise to bunnies and much more.

During the school breaks we run a series of guided tours at the GSPCA and we have now planned for 2016 with some special tours for the children.

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Could you 'Trick or Pet Treat' this Halloween & collect for animals at the GSPCA & safety tips

Submitted by Steve on 10:59, 28th Oct, 2015 | 0

Halloween Safety Tips for Trick or Treating
 Kids look forward to Halloween for many reasons. They like the dressing up in costumes but the mostly they like it for the candy and treats! Who wouldn't? Even some adults still like to go our trick or treating. It makes them feel young and happy again. Share

Christmas Charity Doubles Tennis Tournament In Aid of the GSPCA Monday 7th December

Submitted by Steve on 20:32, 20th Oct, 2015 | 0

Christmas Charity Doubles Tennis Tournament In Aid of the GSPCA 

When: Monday 7th December

Registration: 9:00am

Play: 9:30am – 12:30pm

Where: Guernsey Tennis Club, Longcamps  (indoors)

Cost: £10 per person for tennis. 

Draw for partners will take place on the day so no need to find a partner beforehand...just sign yourself up!

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Need a discount Christmas Night to start your season? 20% discount night in aid of the GSPCA at Le Friquet Garden Centre 5th Nov

Submitted by Steve on 14:46, 17th Oct, 2015 | 0

Need a discount Christmas Night to start your season?

On Thursday 5th November there will be Mulled Wine, Mince Pies, a 20% Discount Night & Raffle at

From 6pm till 8pm £5 pre- booked tickets or £6 on the night with all proceeds going to help the GSPCA

With entrance there is a 20% discount on all full price items (promotional and reduced items are excluded)

There is also complementary mulled wine and mince pies as well as £300 worth of raffle prizes thanks to Le Friquet & many other great gifts

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Happy Birthday Amy - a special tour at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 14:20, 17th Oct, 2015 | 0

Earlier today Amy and her 9 friends came up to the GSPCA for a Birthday guided tour.

Amy who has just turned 11 years of age asked her mum earlier in the year if she could have a tour at the GSPCA with her friends as part of her birthday.

At the Shelter we kindly obliged and for a donation of £50 Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager took the group around earlier today.

From seeing Wee Billy a young hedgehog to meeting the tortoise, stroking Monkey a diabetic cat to smelling the ferrets the girls all had a lovely day.

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New volunteers join the team at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 14:03, 17th Oct, 2015 | 0

On Wednesday we had 14 new faces attend the Shelter for a Volunteer Induction and to find out how they can help.

From school placements to those looking to help out for a few hours each week those attending wanted to help from on the front desk to cleaning the animals out.

The evening started at 6.30pm and GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne not only talked of the work of the Shelter, he also went through an induction so all knew how to work and help safely at the GSPCA.

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