GSPCA

Autism Guernsey and the GSPCA are currently organising the Puffin Parade for 2023.

The 60 fiberglass moulds have now arrived on island and we have had 36 delivered with the remaining arriving on Friday at 2pm.

Once all are delivered thanks to Condor Ferries and Ferry speed and we have collected paint donated by Norman Piette they will be handed over to local artists, designers and community groups who will decorate them.

With nearly all sponsored Autism Guernsey and the GSPCA are looking for the final few sponsors and any artists wanting to decorate them.

At the GSPCA we currently have a bearded dragon called Claude in need of a home.

We are looking for experienced owner ideally who has a home to suit the needs of Claude.

Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said “Claude is one of many animals in need of a home.”

“He sadly came into the Shelter through no fault of his own and he is very sweet.”

“The first step in the process in adopting from the GSPCA is to complete an adoption form if you are interested.”

At the GSPCA we currently have a number of tortoise in need of homes.

We are looking for experienced tortoise owners who have a home to suit the needs of each of those looking for their forever home.

Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said “From cockerels to a Caribbean hermit crab you’d be surprised the animals in need of homes at the GSPCA.”

“We currently have a number of tortoises that are looking for homes who have come into our care for a variety of reasons.”

“We really would like experienced homes for our shelled friends.”

We are extremely busy at the GSPCA and we are calling any of our amazing volunteers with any time to help, as well as looking for those that would like to join the GSPCA team to help.

From helping with our busy ambulance service to walking dogs, our full cattery to our packed rabbit and small animal department, nearly 100 hedgehogs to ferrets, gardening to helping on reception.

All trained volunteers need to do is pop in and the team will have plenty for you to do and a huge thanks in advance.

On Thursday 29th September 2022 there is a Quiz Night starting from 6.30pm at Saumarez Park Café with a raffle in aid of the GSPCA.

“90 to 1”

One person will walk away with £250!

A quiz night with a twist (or two)!

Watch & experience teammates working together initially to try to qualify for the final eliminator then rapidly turning against each other for pure greed.

Spot prizes including free drinks and bottles of wine to be won.

Guaranteed to be a fun night for all!

£90 per table of six people includes food and quiz entry.

The staff and volunteers at the GSPCA are deeply saddened by the passing of our Monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who was well known for her love of animals and particularly her beloved dogs, as well as her Patronage of the RSPCA.

In respect of this sad time the GSPCA have decided to postpone our Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday which was due to take place this weekend.

Once again there will be a fun dog show at the Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday.

Judging starts at 1230pm with registration from 11am with the show ring located on the Crown Pier. 

This is always a fabulous, fun, highlight of this special day and is open to any breed of dog.

The classes this year include -

Animal charities are already seeing consequences of rising cost of living.

The GSPCA helps thousands of animals every year and during the last two years we have seen a huge increase in pet ownership.  Sadly in recent months we have seen a sharp increase in those wanting to part with their pets many siting that they are struggling to afford their pets.

The GSPCA continue to be called out to birds with Avian Bird Flu sadly and the young raven we rescued sadly passed away due to the deadly disease.

If you find a sick bird, who you should contact will vary depending on the following circumstances:

Just after 12pm today the GSPCA arrived at Guernsey harbour to an injured common dolphin accompanied by a smaller likely younger animal.

John Knight GSPCA President and local vet with a wealth of experience with exotic animals and marine mammals joined GSPCA Head of Marine Mammals Geoff George but by that time the animals had made their way out to open water.

The poorly animal seemed to have an injury to its tail or back area and was swimming with what looked like an uncomfortable posture.