World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day – GSPCA Calls for Greater Care on Guernsey’s Roads

Submitted by Steve on 14:33, 10th Oct, 2025 | 0

Today marks World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day, and the GSPCA is highlighting the need for increased awareness and care to protect animals on Guernsey’s roads.

Each year, the GSPCA responds to an average of 200 cats that are either killed or seriously injured in road accidents across the island. In total, the charity helps around 1,000 cats annually, from those needing homes to those lost, found, or involved in welfare investigations.

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GSPCA Celebrates Support and Recognition at Saffrey Rotary Walk Awards Evening & wish Committee Member Karen all the best

Submitted by Steve on 16:19, 7th Oct, 2025 | 0

The GSPCA was honoured to attend the Saffrey Rotary Walk awards and presentation evening held at Government House, celebrating the incredible fundraising efforts of participants and supporters.

Representing the GSPCA was Karen Girdlestone, who has been a dedicated committee member for nearly a decade. This event marked Karen’s final official duty before her move to the UK, and the GSPCA extends heartfelt thanks for her years of commitment to animal welfare in Guernsey.

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Major Milestone Reached in the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal as Demolition Completes & Wildlife Hospital Foundations Nearly Complete

Submitted by Steve on 11:24, 7th Oct, 2025 | 0

The GSPCA is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal—all buildings have now been demolished to make way for the exciting redevelopment of the St Andrews Animal Shelter.

Work is now underway on the Wildlife Hospital, with concrete being poured into the newly excavated foundations. This marks a major step forward in the project, which aims to transform the shelter into a modern, sustainable facility for animals and the community.

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Today is World Animal Day - Please help the 100's animals at the GSPCA and our #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal

Submitted by Steve on 08:40, 4th Oct, 2025 | 0

World Animal Day is celebrated each year on October 4. It started in Florence, Italy in 1931 at a convention of ecologists. On this day, animal life in all its forms is celebrated, and special events are planned on locations all over the globe. 4 October was originally chosen for World Animal Day because it is the feast day of Francis of Assisi, a nature lover and patron saint of animals and the environment. Numerous churches throughout the world observe the Sunday closest to 4 October with a Blessing for the Animals.

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GSPCA Celebrates New Cycle Shelter Thanks to Channel Islands Coop, Breton, States of Guernsey and Red Box

Submitted by Steve on 16:52, 3rd Oct, 2025 | 0

The GSPCA is delighted to announce the installation of a brand-new cycle shelter at our St Andrews Animal Shelter, made possible thanks to generous support from the Channel Islands Coop and the collaborative efforts of several local partners.

The new shelter provides a dedicated space for both staff and visitors to safely store their bicycles, encouraging greener travel to the shelter and supporting the GSPCA’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability.

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WARNING EXTREME WIND - GSPCA Advice for your pets and wildlife with High Winds due

Submitted by Steve on 15:55, 3rd Oct, 2025 | 0

The GSPCA asks that you think of your animals with the extreme high winds due.

Bad weather means it is difficult for hedgehogs and wild birds to feed normally, and young seal pups can easily be separated from their mothers.

Also we have to ensure our pets are safe and we must think of those that live outside if they are safe and if any precautions need to be taken.

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Rupert the Tortoise Survives Recycling Ordeal and Is Set to Return Home

Submitted by Steve on 12:40, 2nd Oct, 2025 | 0

The GSPCA is delighted to share the heartwarming news that Rupert, a tortoise who was mistakenly thought to be named “Mayside,” is soon to be reunited with his owner after surviving an extraordinary ordeal.

Rupert’s adventure began when he somehow found his way into a recycling bag and was transported to Mayside Recycling. Unbeknownst to staff, Rupert went through part of the recycling process before being discovered—miraculously unharmed.

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One incredibly lucky tortoise escapes a recycling ordeal now at the GSPCA - is your tortoise missing?

Submitted by Steve on 12:44, 1st Oct, 2025 | 0

Every day is different at the GSPCA and we never know what we will rescue next and today was no exception.

Donate to Mayside and other animals in our care https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

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New ADCH Channel Islands Regional Group Unites Animal Charities Across Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man

Submitted by Steve on 11:28, 1st Oct, 2025 | 0

A new regional group has been formed under the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) to bring together animal welfare charities across the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The ADCH Islands Regional Group, led by Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager and ADCH Regional Co-ordinator, held its first-ever meeting last month, marking a significant step forward in collaboration and shared learning.

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Beaches Reopen Today for Dogs in Guernsey – But Please Be Mindful of Wildlife, Especially Seal Pups

Submitted by Steve on 10:02, 1st Oct, 2025 | 0

As Guernsey’s beaches reopen to dogs today following the seasonal restrictions, the GSPCA  are reminding dog owners to enjoy the coast responsibly and to be especially mindful of wildlife, including resting wading birds and seal pups, which are born around this time of year.

From 1st May to 30th September, dogs are not permitted on the following beaches:

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