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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GSPCA staff complete a residential training week all about dogs to working in an animal charity thanks to the Battersea Academy

Submitted by Steve on 12:09, 30th Sep, 2025 | 0

Earlier this month two staff Seb Goman and Natalie Spicer had the wonderful opportunity to send a week at the Battersea Dog and Cats Home Academy.

Seb Goman Senior Animal Care and Welfare Assistant explains – ‘Natalie and I recently had the opportunity to attend a residential week at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home after completing a series of modules with the Battersea Academy over the past year.

The week was packed with valuable learning.

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Over £80,000 Raised at Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025 Auction for GSPCA and Autism Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 07:01, 18th Sep, 2025 | 0

Last night, the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025 culminated in a spectacular charity auction at the Peninsula Hotel, raising over £40,000 on the night and more than £80,000 in total for Autism Guernsey and the GSPCA.

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TODAY is the Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction, Bids UPDATE, tickets selling fast, brochure here & all at Peninsula Hotel

Submitted by Steve on 15:33, 17th Sep, 2025 | 0

No more sleeps to go until the Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction, excitement is here is bundles as islanders pre bid and out bid for one of the 62 beautifully decorated dolphins in aid of the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey.

To download the brochure please click here https://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/dolphin-parade-auction-catalogue-2025%20%281%29.pdf 

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Barnacle Bill the Loggerhead Turtle Set finally on route to the warm water of the Azores

Submitted by Steve on 14:12, 16th Sep, 2025 | 0

A loggerhead sea turtle rescued in Guernsey following the devastating impact of Storm Ciarán in November 2023 is finally returning to the wild near the Azores, marking the end of an extraordinary journey of care, collaboration, and perseverance.

Affectionately named Barnacle Bill, the young female turtle was found washed ashore covered in barnacles and weighing less than 1kg. She was taken in by the Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA), becoming only the second loggerhead turtle ever recorded in Guernsey.

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UPDATE Dolphin's all at the Peninsula Hotel to view, AUCTION Bids continue, raffle prize appeal and have you got your ticket

Submitted by Steve on 13:54, 16th Sep, 2025 | 0

With just 1 sleep to go until the Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction, excitement is building as islanders prepare to bid and out bid for one of the 62 beautifully decorated dolphins in aid of the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey.

To bid - https://www.dolphindiscoverytrail.gg/blank-3

To book tickets to come to the auction -  https://book.tickets/dolphin-discovery-trail-2025/

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More Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction Bids, raffle prize appeal, have you got your auction ticket & arrivals at the Peninsula

Submitted by Steve on 10:23, 15th Sep, 2025 | 0

More Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction Bids, raffle prize appeal, have you got your auction ticket & first arrivals at the Peninsula Hotel with thanks to Guernsey Freemasons.

With just 2 sleeps to go until the Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction, excitement is building as islanders prepare to bid and out bid for one of the 62 beautifully decorated dolphins in aid of the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey.

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Update on Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction Bids, raffle prize appeal and have you got your tickets for the event?

Submitted by Steve on 09:35, 13th Sep, 2025 | 0

With just 5 days to go until the Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction, excitement is building as islanders prepare to bid and out bid for one of the 62 beautifully decorated dolphins in aid of the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey.

Thanks to the incredible team at Artex, all 62 dolphins have now been collected from across the island. These stunning sculptures have captured the hearts of thousands, with over 1,000 participants joining the TurfApp treasure hunt.

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Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction Bids swim in, raffle prize appeal, dolphins swim to the Peninsula and have you got your tickets?

Submitted by Steve on 09:57, 12th Sep, 2025 | 0

With just days to go until the Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction, excitement is building as islanders prepare to bid and out bid for one of the 62 beautifully decorated dolphins in aid of the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey.

Thanks to the incredible team at Artex, all 62 dolphins have now been collected from across the island. These stunning sculptures have captured the hearts of thousands, with over 1,000 participants joining the TurfApp treasure hunt.

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Massive thanks to the RBS staff helping out at the GSPCA last month and we look forward to another group next week

Submitted by Steve on 11:59, 11th Sep, 2025 | 0

On the 22nd August staff from RBS gave a morning and afternoon to help out at the GSPCA.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “The team at RBS are fantastic and last month we welcomed 4 volunteers helping out at the GSPCA.”

“The 4 volunteers helped caring for and cleaning out the animals to helping with maintenance and our memorial garden and we cannot  thank them enough.”

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