GSPCA Welcome Improved legal protections for Guernsey’s animals which come into effect but what else needs to be done

Submitted by Steve on 17:10, 2nd May, 2025 | 0

 GSPCA Welcome Improved legal protections for Guernsey’s animals come into effect but what else needs to be done

The States of Guernsey have just information on the improved legal protections for Guernsey’s animals come into effect which are very much welcomed but there is always more to do…

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GSPCA Manifesto and invite to standing candidates to visit the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 17:34, 28th Mar, 2025 | 0

On Wednesday 18th June 2025 the Guernsey Elections will take place and islanders have until 30th April to enrol on the electoral roll with candidate nominations between the 12th and 14th May 2025.

The GSPCA are an integral part of island life helping animals and the community 24/7.

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Warning from States of Guernsey regarding Foot and Mouth in Germany and other outbreaks in Europe

Submitted by Steve on 13:38, 27th Mar, 2025 | 0

 

Today the States of Guernsey issued the following advice -

‘The States of Guernsey 

Following the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Germany in January, there have been further outbreaks of the disease in Hungary and Slovakia.

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GSPCA ask 'Have you replied to the States of Guernsey survey on licensing of animal-related enterprises?'

Submitted by Steve on 11:10, 5th Mar, 2025 | 0

On Tuesday 18 February 2025 the States of Guernsey launched the following details and request -

‘The States Veterinary Office (SVO) is inviting islanders to take part in a survey on expanding Guernsey's existing licensing system for animal-related businesses and organisations. This follows on from the call earlier this year for local business owners to contact the SVO to make sure their views are captured.

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States of Guernsey issues statement in regards as it has been called 'Cyril the Sarniain Squirrel'

Submitted by Steve on 11:08, 28th Feb, 2025 | 0

Yesterday the States of Guernsey issued the following on their facebook media channel -

‘To retrieve the grey squirrel which has been spotted in the island, the States Veterinary Officer has asked a local pest controller to set up traps where it has been seen most recently.

We’d kindly ask islanders not to gather where the squirrel has been sighted as this will make the pest controller’s job more difficult.

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Only two days for dogs to enjoy some beaches and horse restrictions due to come in before the Summer

Submitted by Steve on 07:42, 28th Apr, 2023 | 0

We are very lucky that most of Guernsey's beaches are dog friendly during the summer months.  Saying this dogs are banned between 1st May and 30th September on the following –

Fermain

Petit Bot

L'Erée

Vazon (Northern end)

Cobo

Port Soif

L'Ancresse

Pembroke

Dogs are not permitted on Lihou Island and Lihou causeway all year round.

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Do you know how to claim gift aid on charity donations in Guernsey over £500 with the upper limit recently increased in 2021

Submitted by Steve on 17:53, 22nd Mar, 2021 | 0

In September 2009 the States of Guernsey agreed to change the way in which tax relief was given in respect of donations to Guernsey Registered Charities (GRC).

Previously income tax relief was only available to individuals who made payments under an irrevocable Deed of Covenant in favour of a Guernsey Registered Charity for a period in excess of 3 years; no relief was available to Guernsey resident individuals in respect of noncovenanted donations to Guernsey charities.

In summary, the system up to 2020 works as follows:

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States of Guernsey New guidance for travelling to EU countries with pets from 1 Jan 2021

Submitted by Steve on 11:36, 21st Dec, 2020 | 0

From 1 January 2021 onwards, the UK and Channel Islands will have Part 2 listed status under the EU Pet Travel Scheme, meaning that people travelling from the Bailiwick of Guernsey with their pets and assistance dogs will need to follow new requirements in order to travel to the EU.

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Huge thanks to Deputy Gavin St Pier who took time out for a tour at the GSPCA and find out about our challenges

Submitted by Steve on 13:13, 26th Oct, 2020 | 0

Earlier this month Candidates from the 2020 Election visited the GSPCA and over the 5 days we welcomed 23 of the 118 Candidates who kindly took time as part of their Campaign to visit us here in St Andrews.

Today we had the pleasure of showing Deputy Gavin St Pier around the GSPCA where Manager Steve Byrne show cased our work, introduced many of the team and explained the challenges we faced

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Covid-19 and Pets and livestock guidance and importation into Guernsey and precautions at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:15, 14th Oct, 2020 | 0

At the GSPCA we are having to work very carefully in relation to Covid-19 as our work includes stray dogs from households that are carrying out their isolation time, animals being brought into Guernsey from both the UK and further afield, not mention our work at the borders.

We are often getting questions about animals and the rules here in Guernsey, especially in relation to transporting animals into Guernsey.

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