11 year old Alice’s 7 day Havelet swimming challenge in aid of the GSPCA – a huge thanks and still time to sponsor her

Submitted by Steve on 15:57, 29th Aug, 2024 | 0

Alice Miller who is 11 years old recently challenged herself to complete the Havelet Swim for 7 days in a row having been inspired by the Castle Swim event.

Alice loves animals and will be raising money for the GSPCA.

She is an avid swimmer having recently competed with her school in the UK Nationals and helped set a relay record.

Alice has been thinking about ways to raise money that challenges herself and combines her passion for wildlife as well as her hobbies. S

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FIREWORK NOTICE – St Peter Post Harbour Carnival 10pm Friday 23rd August 2024

Submitted by Steve on 16:42, 23rd Aug, 2024 | 0

Every year we hear of firework related incidents involving animals and children. While fireworks may be exciting and pretty to look at and its fun to celebrate many celebrations with a bang, we must put our safety, the safety of our pets and the local wildlife first. 

Tonight as part of the Harbour Carnival at approximately 2200hrs (10pm) in St Peter Port there is a firework display planned so please ensure your animals are safe and prepare for the unusual sounds and sights they might be subjected too.

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See the GSPCA at the North Show to go 'Go Forth the North'

Submitted by Steve on 22:02, 20th Aug, 2024 | 0

This Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd August it is the North Show and the GSPCA are there with a stall and have been attending since 2012.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "This summer is extraordinarily busy for us at the GSPCA, especially with all the events and our BIG BUILD Appeal."

"The North Show is always a wonderful event and at the GSPCA we are so grateful to them to be allowed to join them once again."

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FIREWORK NOTICE – North Show at Saumarez Park 9.50pm Thursday 22nd August 2024

Submitted by Steve on 12:11, 20th Aug, 2024 | 0

Every year we hear of firework related incidents involving animals and children. While fireworks may be exciting and pretty to look at and its fun to celebrate many celebrations with a bang, we must put our safety, the safety of our pets and the local wildlife first. 

On Thursday as part of the North Show at approximately 2150hrs (950pm) at Saumarez Park in Castel there is a firework display planned so please ensure your animals are safe and prepare for the unusual sounds and sights they might be subjected too.

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West Highland Way Walked for GSPCA – please sponsor Lee and Roz Harris

Submitted by Steve on 11:48, 20th Aug, 2024 | 0

Lee and Roz Harris have just completed their challenge walking from Glasgow to Fort William along the West Highland Way in support of the GSPCA.

Lee Harris said “Just a quick note to say that we have both finished the West Highland Way.”

“This was a 102 mile route across the wild landscapes of Scotland and the country's best loved long distance walking route.”

“Roz and I have adopted animals for the GSPCA in the past and passionately support the work that this charity does.

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A lovely South Show but so warm a shortened Dog Show was held by the GSPCA in the shade

Submitted by Steve on 11:30, 15th Aug, 2024 | 0

On Saturday the GSPCA teamed up with the South Show in St Martins.

Held in St Martins Community Centre and the field next door this annual event brings together islanders, families, visitors and their dogs.

This year as it was such a warm day the GSPCA took extra precautions and placed over a dozen gazebos around the field with plenty of water and joined gazebos together to provide additional shade.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We had a wonderful day at the South Show on Saturday but it was very warm and sunny.”

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GSPCA at 'West is Best' West Show this week with help thanks to Northern Trust

Submitted by Steve on 11:08, 14th Aug, 2024 | 0

Once again the GSPCA are attending the West Show which is today Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th August 2023 and we have been attending since 2012.

If you would like to help volunteer of support us we would love to see you on our stall.

If you can help please call 257261 or email [email protected] 

Once again our stall is all set up and is full of great games & GSPCA goods, as well promoting our BIG BUILD Appeal.

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New Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Role to help investigate cruelty, neglect and concerns and Vacancies as well as other roles

Submitted by Steve on 11:19, 13th Aug, 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.

We are also sadly wishing well to two key members of our welfare team as Sarah Langlois moves to the UK and Lorna Chadwick starts a role with the States of Guernsey as an Animal Welfare Officer.

This has led to opportunities within the GSPCA team and what will be a new role as an Animal Care and Welfare Assistant role.

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3rd place for the GSPCA Torteval Scarecrow Festival entry ‘More Than Just Trapped Horses’ and thanks to all involved

Submitted by Steve on 16:12, 6th Aug, 2024 | 0

The 21st Torteval Scarecrow Festival was held on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st  July 2024.

At the Torteval Parish Church islanders and visitors were able to walk the Scarecrow Trail (1½ hours approx) through some of Torteval’s delightful lanes.

This was the ninth year the GSPCA have taken part in this wonderful community event and we are hugely grateful to those at the home for the kind use of their front garden.

Having won the out of Parish category last year, this year we won another prize thanks to the amazing work of the GSPCA team.

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Barnacle Bill the loggerhead turtle triples in size while we continue to seek CITES paperwork and long journey home

Submitted by Steve on 14:53, 6th Aug, 2024 | 0

On the 6th November 2023 a loggerhead turtle was washed up on the West Coast of Guernsey.

Barnacle Bill as the young turtle was called has since that time been in the care of the GSPCA.

On arrival she was very cold and weak but in the care of the Animal Shelter quickly improved and has been growing and putting weight on ever since.

She was microchipped back in November and the paperwork submitted for her travels home to warmer waters and although thankfully we received the Guernsey export paperwork very quickly thanks to the Guernsey States Vets.

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