A very special exclusive surprise for a lucky ladies birthday

Submitted by Steve on 15:34, 1st Aug, 2015 | 0

At the GSPCA during the term holidays we run guided tours, but on Thursday we ran an exclusive surprise experience planned by a very loving husband.

A number of weeks ago, in secret Art Allen had been in touch with the GSPCA to arrange a surprise for his wife who was celebrating a milestone birthday and taking retirement from full time work.

Mid morning on Thursday Art Allen arrived at the GSPCA with his wife Jean who had no idea why she had come to the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

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See us at the Taste of Guernsey Seafront Sunday tomorrow

Submitted by Steve on 14:34, 1st Aug, 2015 | 0

If you're out and about why not pop by the Taste of Guernsey Seafront Sunday tomorrow.

We will be setting up from 8am for a 10am start and it is their third Seafront Sunday of 2015 and the fifth of the year.

Once again we will be just outside Marks and Spencer with all of our fun games and tombolas.

The GSPCA have a stall at every Seafront Sunday this year and don't forget our BIG DAY on September 13th.

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Pop to the Torteval Scarecrow Festival this weekend and see 'Jessie Beagle You've been Caged'

Submitted by Steve on 14:22, 1st Aug, 2015 | 0

This weekend why not pop to Torteval and support their annual Parish event which draws thousands every year.

With nearly 50 entries the event has been a buzz all morning with hundreds already enjoying the excellent event.

This year thanks to a GSPCA Torteval volunteer and Mr McIntyre the Animal Shelter has entered its first ever entry.

A GSPCA team went down earlier today to set up our entry 'Jessie Beagle You've Been Caged' and watch out as you're on camera.

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Thank you is the word after a fantastic Grease night for the GSPCA and Guernsey Cheshire Home from Sidney's Sponsored Events

Submitted by Steve on 23:28, 30th Jul, 2015 | 0

On Friday the GSPCA and Guernsey Cheshire Home had a very special and fun night at the St Pierre Park Hotel.

Sidney's Sponsored Events held a Grease themed night to raise funds for the two local charities.

T-birds and Pink Ladies started arriving just after 6pm and soon the main bar was like a scene from Grease.  

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New hands on Animal Care Course at the GSPCA with WEA

Submitted by Steve on 11:11, 30th Jul, 2015 | 0

Once again the GSPCA have teamed up with the WEA to provide a course in animal care.

The new course is an 'Introduction to Animal Care and Welfare' and gives a taste of working in the many different departments at the GSPCA whilst learning about animal care, behaviour and a hands on experience.

The course is a 2 day workshop and for those taking part we would kindly ask that you have a basic knowledge in animal care.

The main topics covered and experienced will be:

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An AGM of thanks and celebrations

Submitted by Steve on 09:30, 30th Jul, 2015 | 0

Last week we held our annual AGM.

To open the evening President John Knight welcomed everyone to the AGM and thanked them for showing their support for the work being done by everybody present.

The event took place at the GSPCA Animal Shelter where we have been based since 1929.

A number of supporters, volunteers and staff attended the event which looked back at the previous year and also the plans for the future.

John Knight gave a report and said "We have again had a very active and successful year at the Shelter and outside."

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First animals visit the GSPCA new multi purpose animal welfare building

Submitted by Steve on 17:41, 29th Jul, 2015 | 0

On Saturday the 18th July the first ever animal came to stay in the new multi purpose animal welfare building.

We officially received the keys the day before and since then a number of cats have come to stay.

The first was 'Estra' who was adopted from the GSPCA last year.  Estra had been living in a greenhouse before being brought into the Shelter as a stray.

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We welcome 8 new volunteers to the team at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 18:55, 28th Jul, 2015 | 0

On Monday we welcomed 8 new volunteers to the GSPCA.

The new volunteers during their induction learnt about the work of the Shelter and how to become involved with our 24 hour 7 day a week work.

3 of the 8 have already started helping out with our work at the GSPCA and the others start over the next week.

From cleaning the animals to gardening, fund raising to answering the phone there are many roles to help us here at the GSPCA.

We would like to thank all that came along and we are looking forward to everyone helping in the weeks to come.

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Last two July days for the GSPCA guided tours are today and tomorrow - more dates late August

Submitted by Steve on 10:06, 24th Jul, 2015 | 0

During the school breaks we are running a series of guided tours at the GSPCA.

All week the tours have been extremely popular and today and tomorrow are the last two dates for July.

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

You also get the chance to see the outside of the new multi purpose animal welfare unit.

The guided tours are at 2pm and we have additional dates in August.  

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Thank you to the Motor Seafront Sunday for letting us have a stall at their day and all that supported

Submitted by Steve on 23:09, 22nd Jul, 2015 | 0

On Sunday we joined the Motor Seafront Sunday with our stall to raise funds for the animals in Guernsey.

It was the fourth of the Seafront Sundays this year.

We set up at 8am and before the day could even start the road was full of tourists, cars, bikes, and locals enjoying the lovely weather and the many stalls and entertainment.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "Thank you to the Motor Seafront Sunday for allowing us to join them for their Seafront Sunday where we managed to raise over £600 to help animals in Guernsey."

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