Captain Jack after an 18 month stay at the GSPCA loves his new home

Submitted by Steve on 13:51, 21st Sep, 2018 | 0

In January 2017 Captain Jack arrived at the GSPCA covered in paint with bald patches and sores.

After cleaning him up we discovered he had very sensitive skin and with a unique character so needed a special home.

After nearly 18 months in our care this Summer we found that forever home and recently got an update on how happy he is.

His new owners said “Here are some photos of Captain Jack, as we know he stayed with you for a long time and you might miss him.”

“Looks like he settled well.”

“He is a really lovely cat!”

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Lido’s operation a huge success thanks to all of the donations and his excellent care

Submitted by Steve on 10:33, 21st Sep, 2018 | 0

We are pleased to report the Lido the silver long haired main coon went for his life saving operation on Monday and is recovering well despite a much larger growth than expected.

The operation took place at Isabelle Vets who kindly undertook the surgery at a huge discount and thanks to the many amazing donations the £1500 was raised.

The surgery had to be much more extensive than first thought and with much of Lido’s right ear canal missing he is sadly now deaf on one side but without the operation his life was at great risk.

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Herm Island Rescued Barn Owl back in the wild on island after care at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 12:02, 19th Sep, 2018 | 0

On 22nd August a very poorly Barn Owl was rescued from a bin in Herm and brought over to Guernsey and care of the GSPCA.

Over the last 3 weeks the GSPCA team have been caring for the bird which was named ‘Blucher’.

Blucher after arrival was cared for in an intensive care unit and was very weak but after weeks of care was strong enough to go into an outer rehabilitation aviary.

When Blurcher was deemed fit enough for release an identification ring was placed of his leg and the trip back to Herm island was planned.

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URGENT APPEAL – As our 20 year old Commercial Dryer sadly passes can you help us with a new machine at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:03, 13th Sep, 2018 | 0

At the GSPCA our current Commercial Dryer has sadly, after more than 20 years passed over to laundry heaven as parts are no longer available to maintain the old girl.

For over 2 decades this work horse has tirelessly tumbled for 365 days a year drying 1000’s of dog beds, blankets, towels and sheets to enable the animals in our care to have dry and clean bedding.

We have been shopping around and to replace the machine and fitting will cost £3,500 and the GSPCA are appealing for help.

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The GSPCA team, two staff and a volunteer are Finalists in this years Guernsey Pride Awards

Submitted by Steve on 12:26, 13th Sep, 2018 | 0

Last year Geoff George our Animal Ambulance Driver won the Emergency Hero Award in the Guernsey Pride Awards and this year we have been humbled and shocked as the GSPCA, two staff and one volunteer are finalists at this years Guernsey Pride Awards.

Voting closed recently and this week the finalists were announced and  we have 3 individuals and the GSPCA as a whole attending the BIG night at Guernsey Press on Saturday 6th October. The finalists and the categories with links to see their profiles on the Guernsey Pride Awards page are -

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Today is the last day to vote in the Guernsey Community Foundation Awards

Submitted by Steve on 17:11, 12th Sep, 2018 | 0

The Guernsey Community Foundation Awards are an amazing way that local charities, businesses and individuals are celebrated each year in the charity sector and the GSPCA have had the pleasure of attending and even winning the Charity of the Year in 2016.

Today is your last chance to vote and here is the link so please do put who think should be recongnised by fiolling in the form on this link - https://foundation.gg/community-awards/how-to-enter#top

The categories include –

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Best New Project Award for the GSPCA Pond & Poison Garden at the Floral Guernsey Annual Awards

Submitted by Steve on 16:49, 12th Sep, 2018 | 0

The Floral Guernsey Annual Awards Presentation and Dinner was held at Les Cotils on 6th September 2018 where there were two entries this year which were Sark and St. Saviour.

St Andrews Floral Group who have been hugely helpful in improving the grounds at the GSPCA  and won Gold at the 2017 awards had taken 2018 off from the awards for the Parish but have continued hard working around the Parish and headed up by Ann Wragg at the GSPCA.

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Fillmore the Last Sarnia Guinea Pig Rescue Piggy off to his forever home

Submitted by Steve on 13:08, 7th Sep, 2018 | 0

Over a year ago the GSPCA were approached by the Sarnia Guinea Pig Rescue to help with what turned out to be more than 80 guinea pigs all of which required treatment.

Sadly the guinea pigs had an outbreak of ringworm which is a zoonotic  disease so all of the guinea pigs needed isolation, protective clothing to care for them and months of treatment.

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Raffle tickets with top prize of £1000 on sale tomorrow at Le Friquet Garden Centre

Submitted by Steve on 11:50, 7th Sep, 2018 | 0

Tomorrow between 10am and 5pm GSPCA volunteers will be at le Friquet Garden Centre selling raffle tickets with a top prize of £1000.

All funds raised will be helping the 500+ animals at the GSPCA as all prizes have been kindly donated.

Tickets are just £1 each and are also on sale at the GSPCA.

If you can help tomorrow please pop along on the day or call Michelle on 257261 or email [email protected]

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GSPCA team devastated by the death of Marina the lion cub & their story

Submitted by Steve on 11:32, 7th Sep, 2018 | 0

The GSPCA team were devastated this week on hearing of the very sad death of Marina the lion cub who stayed at the GSPCA back in 2008.

Although many of the team didn’t get a chance to meet the lion cubs that came into the care of the GSPCA back in 2008, their pictures remain on the wall and the story of their journey is often spoke of.

Lorna Prince Animal Welfare Manager who helped care for the lion cubs said “We were sad to learn this week that Marina, one of the two lion cubs that spent time at the GSPCA, had to be put to sleep due to ill health.”

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