Volunteers needed to collect at Pets at Home for the Easter Pets Foundation Appeal fund raising for the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 20:19, 18th Mar, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA are very excited to announce that once again the Pets Foundation launched the Easter Pets Foundation Appeal 2024 which supports our work as well as many other animal charities across the UK.

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GSPCA Vacancies and applying to be a volunteer with our new online application form

Submitted by Steve on 17:57, 18th Mar, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA has had to grow in recent years to meet the demands on our services and ensure the care and rescue of animals in need.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have been celebrating our 151 year history and we are excited to announce we have a number of vacancies become available at the GSPCA.”

“We are looking for animal care and reception team members, and always keen to hear from those looking to volunteer.”

“From possible full time to part time hours including evening hours we have a range of options available at the GSPCA.”

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7 new Dog First Aiders and next Cat First Aid Tuesday 19th March 2024

Submitted by Steve on 10:32, 14th Mar, 2024 | 0

Each year at the GSPCA we hold Dog and Cat First Aid Courses.

For over a decade we have been running dog and cat first aid courses which help teach owners and pet lovers how to save the life of their pet or animal.

On Tuesday 6 dog owners and 1 member of the GSPCA Work 2 Benefit placement attended the first GSPCA Dog First Aid Course of 2024. There is another later in the year and next week we have the Cat First Aid on Tuesday 19th March 2024

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‘Purple Power’ for this year’s Skipton Swimarathon

Submitted by Steve on 17:22, 4th Mar, 2024 | 0

The organisers of this year’s Skipton Swimarathon, which is taking place between 4-8 October, have named the 2024 beneficiary as the GSPCA.

Celebrating its 150 years of service to the island, the animal shelter is renowned for the consistent good works it does to help all animals, whether rescued seals in need of recuperation, or missing cats. The shelter, as it is also known, also offers training programmes for animal owners and is entirely reliant on public donations in order to survive.

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Huge thanks to DHS raising funds for the GSPCA during our 150 year celebrations and #GSPCAPurpleWeek

Submitted by Steve on 17:32, 1st Mar, 2024 | 0

Last month GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne was invited to DHS for a wonderful surprise.

Steve arrived on a damp morning during the GSPCA Purple Week 150 year celebrations to meet Mark Munson the General Manager and some the DHS team.

Steve said “Although a very wet morning it was wonderful to meet the team at DHS during our 150 year and GSPCA Purple Week celebrations last month.”

“They raised an incredible £420 between cake sales and mufti days and as they are all animal lovers really wanted to support our 24/7 work at the GSPCA helping animals in Guernsey.”

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Book now GSPCA Dog First Aid Tuesday 12th March and Cat First Aid Tuesday 19th March 2024

Submitted by Steve on 15:21, 1st Mar, 2024 | 0

Each year at the GSPCA we hold Dog and Cat First Aid Courses.

For over a decade we have been running dog and cat first aid courses which help teach owners and pet lovers how to save the life of their pet or animal.

The next GSPCA Dog First Aid Course takes place on Tuesday 12th March and Cat First Aid Tuesday 19th March 2024

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A huge thank you to all that support the 2023 Purple Poppy Appeal

Submitted by Steve on 15:06, 1st Mar, 2024 | 0

Once again a huge thank you from all at the GSPCA to Linda and all involved with the Purple Poppy Campaign Guernsey.

The 2023 appeal result in hundreds of pounds being raised for animal charities.

Organised by Linda Laine and kindly made by Sally Johnson, Sue Queripel, Christa Tee, Sue Haggarty and Odile Davy who all adore animals and are ask the community each November to ‘Please wear your purple poppy alongside your red poppy’.

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GSPCA Biggest Build Appeal

Submitted by Steve on 16:11, 26th Feb, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA are in the process finally to go to tender for the much needed facilities at the GSPCA.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “The GSPCA is about to go to tender for the BIGGEST Build in our 151 year history.”

“We fitted a new Small Animal Unit last year, which we have some final touches being completed currently.”

“This had to be done ahead of the three new builds we wish to do which will be a Wildlife Hospital, new Welfare and Rehoming Kennels and Ferret Unit.”

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Its not just about saving animals lives as GSPCA team are trained in first aid by the HSC training team

Submitted by Steve on 14:16, 24th Feb, 2024 | 0

Every day the GSPCA help save animals lives, but recently the some of the GSPCA team undertook human live saving training.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “With over 3000 sick and injured wild animals through the doors every year and 1000 domestic the GSPCA are use to seeing poorly animals, but with a team of 50 staff, over 800 volunteers and tens of thousands of visitors every year we have to ensure we are prepared for any emergency, animal or human.”

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Happily Ever After – Herbie in his new home

Submitted by Steve on 13:00, 24th Feb, 2024 | 0

We are delighted to give an update of Herbie the cat who was Fernando adopted last October is doing well in his new home.

Ali Le Huray Animal Care Supervisor said “We always love to hear how the animals are doing after they have been adopted from the GSPCA.”

“It is wonderful to hear how well Herbie is doing in his new home and to see so many lovely pictures.”

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