GSPCA

The GSPCA on the 25^th May 2025 attended the EDABL Seafront Sunday and want to say thank you to all that helped and supported.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We always have great fun at the Seafront Sundays and we had a great day at the EDABL Seafront Sunday on the 25^th May."

The GSPCA really could do so much without its amazing team of volunteers and supporters.

From the Committee to those that walk dogs, fund raisers to those that help with admin, gardeners to those helping with IT, the companies who send their staff to help to so many others the list goes on and on.

With the GSPCA providing 24/7 we couldn’t do so much without our amazing team.

In recent years with all the challenges our volunteers have really been on the frontline and especially our GSPCA Animal Ambulance Wardens and we cannot thank them enough.

Over the last month the GSPCA have been advertising the opportunity for Guernsey Election Candidates to visit the GSPCA to find out about the 24/7 work we carry out helping our community, animals and working with many of the States departments extremely closely.

Of the first three events this week open for Candidates to visit only one has attended so we set additional dates and delighted to announce yesterday 20 Candidates and current Deputies attended the GSPCA.

Last night GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne was joined at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews by 6 who attended the GSPCA Dog First Aid training course.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Last week we were kindly invited along to Island Dog Training Club to run our Dog First Aid Course and last night we held the first of the 2025 courses at for dogs we are running at the GSPCA.”

“Like last week puppet Sid and resuscitation dog Casper joined us to pass on skills of how to save dogs lives if ever they get into trouble or difficulty.”

Last week we announced the Turfhunt Treasure Hunt app is now live if you use code EADASD so that you can find all 62 dolphins, also the website by Bailiwick Express can also be viewed.

The GSPCA and Autism Guernsey are even more delighted to announce that Echo is back in place near to St Martins Primary School at the St Martins Masonic Hall grounds, all be it now in a slightly protected location which means all 62 are out to view.

Last Thursday GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne was invited to Island Dog Training Club for a very special evening of learning.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Last week we were kindly invited along to Island Dog Training Club to run our Dog First Aid Course.”

“Puppet Sid and resuscitation dog Casper came along with me where we had a great evening with 30 of the club members passing on skills of how to save dogs lives if ever they get into trouble or difficulty.”

The GSPCA are delighted to announce our BIGGEST BUILD in our 152 year history has begun.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “The GSPCA is delighted to announce our BIGGEST Build in our 152 year history.”

“We have had some challenging times recently to prepare to be able to knock down many of our oldest buildings to ensure we can operate and start our long awaited BIGGEST BUILD.”

“This had to be done ahead of the three new builds we wish to do which will be a Wildlife Hospital, new Welfare and Rehoming Kennels and Ferret Unit.”

This Sunday the GSPCA will once again be on the Seafront for the last EDABL Seafront Sunday.

From 10am till just after 4pm the GSPCA are delighted to say we will be joining the EDABL Seafront Sunday to raise much needed funds and promote the work of the Animal Shelter.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We always have great fun at the Seafront Sundays and not only are we looking forward to this weekend, we are appealing for volunteers to help at the second EDABL Seafront Sunday on the 5^th May."

With 14 spaces per tour numbers are limited so book now to guarantee your place https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "This May Bank Holiday Monday as well as Tuesday and Wednesday next week, thanks to Karen we have planned Guided Tours.”

“This could make a friend or loved one a fabulous gift and a chance to see much of what we do and learn our plans for the future.”

Each year at the GSPCA we hold Dog and Cat First Aid Courses.

For over a decade we have been running dog and cat first aid courses which help teach owners and pet lovers how to save the life of their pet or animal.

Last night we held our first Cat First Aid Course of 2025 and greeted 6 attendees from Guernsey..

GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who has over 27 years working in the field of animal rescue runs the training and with over 3000 animals through the doors every year at the GSPCA the team see cases of animal first aid on a daily basis here in Guernsey.