GSPCA Celebrates Historic First Brick Ceremony for New Wildlife Hospital with a very special anniversary

Submitted by Steve on 16:11, 24th Oct, 2025 | 0

Today, the GSPCA marked a major milestone in its 152-year history with the laying of the first brick for the new Wildlife Hospital, part of the ongoing #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal.

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An incredible £1351 raised for GSPCA and Guernsey Welfare thank you to Yas and all that supported

Submitted by Steve on 15:46, 23rd Oct, 2025 | 0

The GSPCA and all the team and animals would like to say a massive thank you to Yasemin Pates who recently held a raffle fund raiser in aid of the GSPCA and Guernsey welfare.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “What a wonderful message we had recently from Yas Pates.”

“She messaged to let us know we was running a fund raising raffle and what a great night it must have been with over 50 prizes and raising an incredible £1351 in aid of the GSPCA and Guernsey Welfare.”

“From the pictures it looked like a fabulous evening with amazing prizes.”

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GSPCA Urge Firework Awareness Over 20 Events Already Registered in Nov— New Surveys Launched to Track Animal Impact & Incidents

Submitted by Steve on 12:58, 23rd Oct, 2025 | 0

With 21 firework events already registered for November on the States of Guernsey website https://gov.gg/fireworks , the GSPCA is calling on islanders to be mindful of the impact fireworks can have on animals.

Following last year’s overwhelming response to the GSPCA’s firework survey—with nearly 2,300 completed responses—concerns remain high about the distress caused to pets, farm animals, and wildlife by over 200 private firework events held across just 16 days.

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Last first aid of 2025 & 2026 dates - GSPCA Cat First Aid moved to Tuesday 18 Nov GSPCA Dog First Aid Tuesday 11 Nov

Submitted by Steve on 12:45, 23rd Oct, 2025 | 0

Next month we have our last dog and cat first aid training of 2025.

The cat course we have had to move from next week to Tuesday 18th November.

These are the last courses that will be £25 as they go up in 2026 having not been increased for many years.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have had a great year training many islanders, businesses and groups in pet first aid this year and our last courses of 2025 are next month.”

“We have had to move the Cat First Aid training from next week to Tuesday 18th November.”

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

Submitted by Steve on 23:50, 22nd Oct, 2025 | 0

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

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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GSPCA Marks Historic Milestone with Wildlife Hospital Foundation Ceremony taking place this week by invite only

Submitted by Steve on 09:57, 22nd Oct, 2025 | 0

The Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) is proud to announce a landmark moment in its 152-year history as part of the ongoing #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal.

In a private ceremony by invitation only, the GSPCA will lay the cornerstone of first brick laid of its new Wildlife Hospital on the foundations which have now been completed—an essential step in the charity’s most ambitious construction project to date.

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Rosey the Common Wall Gecko has found a home and are there more living in Guernsey?

Submitted by Steve on 21:53, 21st Oct, 2025 | 0

This year Guernsey has seen a grey squirrel jump out of the back of a van a Madeiran lizard found in a suitcase and Rosey the Common Wall Gecko.

Ast month a small reptile believed could be a tarentola mauritancia was found near Jefferies Garage.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We really do not know what we are going to have to help or arrive in Guernsey.”

“This year has been a real surprise from the grey squirrel, a Madeiran Lizard and last month we had another non indigenous animal brought in to us by a kind member of public.”

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Britain’s Got Talent Winner Richard Jones Magician Visits the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:43, 10th Oct, 2025 | 0

The GSPCA was delighted to welcome Lance Corporal Richard Jones, the first magician to win Britain’s Got Talent in 2015, to the shelter today during his visit to Guernsey.

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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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