Happy Birthday Gemma Bailey we hope you enjoyed your birthday tour

Submitted by Steve on 16:13, 14th Oct, 2016 | 0

Last week staff GSPCA staff Beckie Smith and Teresa Mourant gave a lovely birthday guided tour to Gemma Bailey who was celebrating her 8th birthday with her friends at the GSPCA.

The group started the tour with Teresa introducing Gemma and her friends to Betty the bull terrier who nearly died last year as she wasn't fed enough and fell into a coma.

The tour took the group around the site and behind the scenes finishing with a few surprise gifts and certificates for the group.

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Prince's Trust TEAM are in Market Square today selling cakes and raising funds in fun ways in aid of the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 11:10, 14th Oct, 2016 | 0

Today The Prince's Trust TEAM programme are offering running a stall in Market Square, St Peter Port at the Fresh Friday Market.

They are there all day selling cakes, raising funds dressed as giant animals and running a fun Secret Life of Pets tombola all in aid of the GSPCA.

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Prince's Trust TEAM programme car wash service from 12.30-2pm today Les Ozouets Campus raising funds for GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 11:10, 12th Oct, 2016 | 0

Today The Prince's Trust TEAM programme are offering a car wash service from 12.30-2pm.

It is all happening at the Guernsey College Les Ozouets Campus (the old St Peter Port School) raising funds for GSPCA.

Last week the Prince's Trust team got a guided tour of the GSPCA and this is the first of a number of events they are organising to help raise much need funds for the animals at the Shelter and the work at the GSPCA.

They have other events planned this and next week with details coming very soon.

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13th Volunteer Induction of 2016 Welcomes 8 New Volunteers to Join the GSPCA team

Submitted by Steve on 14:09, 7th Oct, 2016 | 0

Last night we held our 13th volunteer induction of 2016 and welcomed 8 new team members wanting to help the work at the GSPCA.

It all took place at the Shelter just after 6.30pm where Jade, Kylie, Kristina, Pippa, Tina, Katherine, Martin and Dylan were welcomed by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and learnt about the work of the Animal Shelter, the areas they can help and how to work safely.

After the 90 minute talk each received a certificate and got the chance to speak to Steve Byrne and a date was set for each to get involved.

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Budget response concerning tax relief on charitable donations from the Association of Guernsey Charities

Submitted by Steve on 14:32, 6th Oct, 2016 | 0

The Policy and Resources Committee decision not to introduce Gift Aid and Payroll Giving in the 2017 budget, following the review promised at the end of 2015 has been met with dismay by the Association of Guernsey Charities, which has been calling for change since April 2013.

Peter Rose, AGC Chairman, has indicated “this is clearly a slap in the face for local charities, and undoubtedly conflicts with the terms of the Social Compact between the States of Guernsey and the Charity sector, signed only two years ago.”

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Volunteer Induction Evening 6.30pm on Thursday 6th October

Submitted by Steve on 15:33, 5th Oct, 2016 | 0

On Thursday (tomorrow at 6.30pm) we hold our thirteenth volunteer induction of 2016.

We are blessed with over 600 volunteers helping the GSPCA every year and on average over 100 every single week.

Here are full details on getting involved -

We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Shelter in a variety of roles. Volunteers helping raise funds for the GSPCA Animal Shelter Guernsey

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A conger eel not a baby seal but here is advice on what to do if you see a sick seal pup from the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:24, 5th Oct, 2016 | 0

Every Autumn the shores of the Bailiwick see grey seal pups being born, and the GSPCA are issuing advice today to help prepare islanders and those walking our shores.

On the weekend we were called out to what was thought to be an injured seal pup, but instead of finding a seal our Ambulance Volunteer Warden Suzy Rose was sadly faced with a dead conger eel that had been washed up.

It was reported locally in the media that we had rescued and were caring for a seal pup at the GSPCA, although this is not true as the conger eel that we were called out to had passed away.

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Another 2 fantastic Special Birthday Tours at the GSPCA Last Weekend - For details please see here

Submitted by Steve on 16:15, 30th Sep, 2016 | 0

At the GSPCA we have seen a fantastic response to our recent Birthday and Special occasion guided tours and have already got many booked in over the coming weeks.

Last weekend we held another two special tours to celebrate three birthdays and everyone had a great time seeing and even handling some of the animals.

From young to old we now offer a unique experience for a loved one, family member or friend to see behind the scenes at the GSPCA.

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Beach Restrictions Lift tomorrow for Dogs and Horses for the Winter but please respect the Wildlife

Submitted by Steve on 14:43, 30th Sep, 2016 | 0

The GSPCA are reminding dog walkers that once again from tomorrow you can take your canine friend on the beaches around Guernsey.

Guernsey has restrictions on a number of beaches during the Summer months which are then lifted during the Winter.

With the restrictions lifted the GSPCA would like to remind pet owners to be mindful of the Wildlife that live and feed along the shorelines.

Here is a breakdown of the restrictions which have been lifted as of the 1st October until the 30th April.

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Please sponsor Lucy's 10 weeks dry in aid of the GSPCA and the many animals in our care

Submitted by Steve on 16:36, 29th Sep, 2016 | 0

A message from Lucy Machon who is taking a personal challenge to raise funds to help the many animals at the GSPCA -

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