Handsome veteran Russell, launches the 2019 Purple Poppy campaign

Submitted by Steve on 15:07, 8th Oct, 2019 | 0

These Purple Poppies are on sale to raise awareness and to remember all animal victims of warfare.

"We will never forget them, nor the sacrifice they have given and continue to give".

Purple Poppies available from :

  • ANIMAL AID
  • GSPCA
  • CREATURE COMFORTS
  • TREVS MOTORCYCLES

Please wear your Purple Poppy, with pride, alongside your Red Poppy.

On sale at the GSPCA and a number of other locations for a minimum donation of £1 the proceeds will help animals in Guernsey.

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22 New Volunteers welcomed at the GSPCA last night

Submitted by Steve on 13:05, 8th Oct, 2019 | 0

Last night the GSPCA greeted a packed room of new and willing volunteers.

From 13 years and up there were 15 interested in helping volunteer in aid of their Duke of Edinburgh Award and 7 volunteers keen to help with our Charity Shop, with the animals, admin, reception, cake baking and fund raising.

This was our 11th Volunteer Induction of 2019 and takes the numbers inducted through these events this year to an amazing 133 new volunteers some which help every week and others that help occasionally.

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TONIGHT Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA 630pm Monday 7th October all welcome

Submitted by Steve on 09:44, 7th Oct, 2019 | 0

Tonight we hold our 11th Volunteer Induction of 2019 having inducted 111 volunteers through this years events.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We cannot achieve so much without the incredible volunteers and team we have here at the GSPCA.”

“We love to meet new volunteers and our next induction is tonight at 630pm.”

“You can come along no matter your age or interest and you can find out how you can get involved and help support and be involved with the work of the GSPCA.”

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GSPCA Honey on sale thanks to the Guernsey Beekeepers Association training apiary

Submitted by Steve on 13:55, 2nd Oct, 2019 | 0

This week GSPCA Honey has gone on sale at the GSPCA for £6 a jar.

On site at the GSPCA the Guernsey Beekeepers Association have a training apiary and have been on site with us since the 16th May 2017.

There are a number of hives and the Guernsey Beekeepers use the GSPCA for training their members and those interested and they hold a number of events at the GSPCA each year.

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Vacancies at the GSPCA - Full Time Animal Care Assistant primarily kennels, Weekend Ambulance Driver and Casual Post

Submitted by Steve on 11:34, 27th Sep, 2019 | 0

At the GSPCA Animal Shelter in St Andrews we have two permanent and a casual post which we are currently looking to recruit individuals with excellent customer and animal care skills.

Working for the GSPCA is a diverse and often challenging position with great rewards from the 3000 animals we help through the doors 24/7 each year to the community we serve here in Guernsey.

The posts currently advertised are –

Full Time Animal Care Assistant Post (with Animal Ambulance Collection Officer, Reception & Night duties) Post – Primarily Kennels

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Volunteer Ambulance Wardens needed to help cover our 24/7 service at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 11:03, 24th Sep, 2019 | 0

For over 40 years the GSPCA has operated a 24/7 Ambulance Service thanks to our amazing team.

Without volunteers we could not operate 24/7 365 days a year and we are currently looking to recruit additional volunteers that can help us cover this essential service that helps 1000’s of animals every year.

Volunteers need to have a full clean driving licence and a passion for heling animals and the Guernsey community.

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An extra week for the GSPCA at the OSA Recruitment Pop Up Shop in Smith Street

Submitted by Steve on 11:04, 23rd Sep, 2019 | 0

The GSPCA has kindly been allowed to spend an extra week at the OSA Recruitment Pop Up Shop in Smith Street.

From 23rd to 28th September pop in for some great charity shop bargains raising funds for the many animals in our care at the GSPCA.

Open 9am – 5pm.

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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS – this weekend we need your help at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 08:38, 21st Sep, 2019 | 0

This weekend we are extremely busy at the GSPCA and we are calling any of our amazing volunteers with any time to help.

From helping with our busy ambulance service to walking dogs, our full cattery to our packed rabbit and small animal department, over 100 hedgehogs to over 30 reptiles, gardening to helping on reception.

All trained volunteers need to do is pop in and the team will have plenty for you to do and a huge thanks in advance.

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Guernsey Water are looking for a chicken and chicks owner in St Andrews

Submitted by Steve on 16:50, 18th Sep, 2019 | 0

Guernsey Water are calling all chicken keepers in St Andrews!!  

They are asking if ‘Have you lost one of your brood?’

Pictured is mother hen who has found her way to their Brickfield site and has set up home with her 6 chicks.

As an operational site they want to ensure she and her family stay safe and get home.

To contact Guernsey Water you can do so via –

Call 01481 239500

Email [email protected]

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Casual Vacancies at the GSPCA – Ambulance, Animal Care and Reception Cover needed at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 09:32, 18th Sep, 2019 | 0

The GSPCA are currently looking for additional casual staff members to help with our increasingly busy front desk, the animals, guided tours, cleaning and to continue to develop our charity shop area.

Casual positions help cover the 7 day a week work, especially on weekends and bank holidays when the GSPCA is often extremely busy and very much with cover for holidays or illness.

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