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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Strengthening Island Ties: JSPCA’s New CEO Visits GSPCA as Closer Collaboration Begins

Submitted by Steve on 10:46, 30th Jul, 2025 | 0

The GSPCA was delighted to welcome Pam Aubert, the newly appointed CEO of the Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (JSPCA), on her first official visit to the GSPCA in Guernsey on Saturday 19th July.

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Didier, Maya, Faulkner and Jem the Jersey seal pups released back into their home waters #WithoutUs

Submitted by Steve on 11:45, 28th Apr, 2024 | 0

Yesterday for the first time in 5 years the GSPCA were able to return Jersey rescued seal pups back into their home waters thanks to Condor Ferries and all involved.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Yesterday was the first time since 2019 that we have been able to return Jersey grey seal pups back into the waters from where they were rescued.”

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4 Jersey Seal Pups on route home to Jersey thanks to Condor Ferries from the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 14:12, 27th Apr, 2024 | 0

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager gives an update “This mornings loading of the 4 Jersey seal pups  thanks to Geoff, Danni and Luke went extremely well.”

“They were all loaded safely have made on to Condor Ferries who were extremely kind in helping with the transport in getting Jersey seal pups back to their island for the first time since 2019.”

“We are looking forward to the updates from Geoff and the BDMLR team on how the rrelease goes this afternoon and thank you all involved.”

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Jersey seal pups after months of care at GSPCA about so sail south to Jersey to be released thanks to Condor Ferries #WithoutUs

Submitted by Steve on 14:46, 26th Apr, 2024 | 0

We are very excited at the GSPCA as we prepare to release the Jersey seal pups back into their local waters where they belong thanks to Condor Ferries.

There are many ways to help us help the 10 seal pups and here are a few ideas –

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Dolly the 8th poorly grey seal pup now at the GSPCA meaning the most we have had at one time

Submitted by Steve on 22:52, 29th Jan, 2024 | 0

This afternoon the 4th Guernsey poorly grey seal pup was rescued and second this year from Fort Doyle.

Dolly as she has been named is the 8th seal pup to come into our care this season making it the most ever seal pups we have ever had at one time.

To make a donation to help the seals in our care please go to https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

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Didier the 4th poorly grey seal pup from Jersey now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:51, 15th Jan, 2024 | 0

Didier the 4th poorly grey seal pup from Jersey now at the GSPCA

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Dilder the 4th poorly grey seal pup from Jersey now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:48, 15th Jan, 2024 | 0

Didier the 4th poorly grey seal pup from Jersey now at the GSPCA

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Maya the first Jersey 2024 grey seal pup rescued now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:00, 10th Jan, 2024 | 0

On the 6th January BDMLR Channel Islands posted

‘We had a call about an underweight, 5-6 week old, grey seal pup yesterday, hauled out at Corbiere Causeway. Many thanks to Richard for calling her in.

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Jem the extremely poorly seal pup arrives on the paper boat today making 2 in 2 days

Submitted by Steve on 12:15, 16th Nov, 2023 | 0

Yesterday the BDLMR rescued the second poorly seal pup in Jersey this week.

After a stay at New Era Vets she was transported to Guernsey this morning and is now in an intensive care unit

Geoff George GSPCA Head of Marine Mammals said “Today's 430 am new arrival is Jen or Jem as we’ve nicknamed her is a grey seal pup from Jersey.”

“She is very, very poorly and only 11kg.”

“She's about 2 weeks older than Faulkner who arrived yesterday and is much bigger despite the age difference.”

“We are really worried for her as she is so poorly.”

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