GSPCA wish Lorna & Sarah 2 superstars very best wishes having helping animals & our community for nearly a combined 30 years

Submitted by Steve on 12:16, 3rd Sep, 2024 | 0

August at the GSPCA saw very mixed emotions as we said a farewell to Lorna Chadwick GSPCA Animal Welfare Manager and Sarah Langlois who has worn so many hats from Warden to Receptionist she has never had one role title.

Sarah started her career at the GSPCA and in animal welfare in 2016 and in that time has been an incredible support to the GSPCA and helped 1000’s of animals in so many ways.

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Voting now open for the Guernsey Press Pride of Guernsey Awards and so many of our team have been nominated

Submitted by Steve on 10:28, 3rd Sep, 2024 | 0

Voting now open in the Guernsey Press Pride of Guernsey Awards. To please vote for our GSPCA team and team members please check out -

Our whole team has been nominated in the Emergency Hero category and to vote please visit https://prideofguernsey.com/viewnom/365 

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Month to go until Skipton Swimarathon in aid of the GSPCA – are you getting involved?

Submitted by Steve on 09:50, 3rd Sep, 2024 | 0

Today Skipton Swimarathon posted ‘With just one month to go until this year’s Skipton Swimarathon, please make sure you don’t miss out and book your space today!

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Minnie the buzzard flying release thanks to the GSPCA - please support our Big Build Appeal

Submitted by Steve on 17:10, 29th Aug, 2024 | 0

On the 12th August the GSPCA Ambulance Warden was called who a poorly buzzard found in a field.

Sarah Langlois went to collect and rescued the bird who had a dropped wing and looking stunned.

Minnie as the bird was named was transported to the GSPCA where she has been cared for.

Yvonne Chauvel GSPCA Animal Care Supervisor said “On the evening of the 12th August GSPCA Ambulance Warden Sarah Langlois rescued and brought in a buzzard found in a field around 9pm.”

“We called her Minnie and she was very stunned with a dropped wing.”

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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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