Guernsey

This week you can see behind the scenes at the GSPCA.

We ask for a minimum donation of £7 per person and £5 per child, or £20 for a family of four or £18 with an Islands Mum card.  In 2019 we have some themed tours which are £20 per child or £17.50 with an Islands Mums card.

The tours take around 80 minutes and you get to see in many of the departments, interact with some of the friendly residents and a variety of species. The special tours can take a little longer.

This week there are two evenings of fireworks that we are aware of taking place.

The first is on Thursday at Saumarez Park as part of the North Show at 10pm.

On Friday there is a private display taking part at 10pm at the Peninsula Hotel.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “With two firework displays this week we are reminding all pet and animal owners to do what they can to ensure they are safe, well and cared for.”

“The loud bangs and bright lights can often scare animals and we often see an increase in escaped animals during these periods.”

This Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd August it is the North Show and the GSPCA will be there with a stall for the eighth year in a row.

Not only will we have a stall but you may see one or two GSPCA Mascots walking about.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "This summer is extraordinarily busy for us at the GSPCA between the 500+ animals that we have at the Shelter to all of the fantastic events of which many we attend."

"The North Show is always a wonderful event and at the GSPCA we are so grateful to them to be allowed to join them once again."

Last night we held our 9^th Volunteer Induction of 2019 and greeted 11 new faces keen to help.

The all ladies induction was taken by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who greeted the group from which the youngest was 12 and turns 13 later this month which is the age to start to help with the animals.

From gardening to caring for the animals each of the ladies were keen to help in a variety of way.

The first of the group start tomorrow morning with the others later on this month.

For the eighth year in a row the GSPCA are attending the West Show which will be held on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th August 2019.

If you would like to help volunteer of support us we would love to see you on our stall.

If you can help please call 257261 or email [email protected]

Once again our stall will be full of great games & GSPCA goods.

Every year we have a great time enjoying a wonderful local event whilst raising funds on our stall to help the many animals in our care.

Do you have an hour or more each week you can help us at the GSPCA?

We have a stunning site in St Andrews and have developed a number of areas for wildlife and visitors.

We are in need of volunteers to help care for the grounds and our site and would love to hear from anyone interested.

A few of the roles we are in need of help include –

Just after lunch today the last two Guernsey seal pups from the last breeding season were released back into the wild.

Mambo who was rescued near Fort Doyle on the 4th February and Hannah was found near the Fairy Ring two weeks later and was the sixth seal pup to arrive into our care last winter.

It has been an extremely busy year for grey seal pups with two from Jersey and 4 rescued in Guernsey.

The GSPCA are hugely thankful to the regular and continued support of Le Friquet Garden Centre.

Not only have they helped volunteer, with unique projects and events like Family Fun Days and our Memorial Garden, but ever month they supply much needed goods and items for the animals in our care.

At the beginning of each month a member of the GSPCA team head down to Le Friquet Garden Centre to collect much needed supplies for the animals in our care.

This week the South Show 2019 take's place and once again we join them from the GSPCA

Here is a list of the competitions that are open to everyone, whatever parish you live in:

Friday 9th 
3.00 Bonny Baby - under 1 year
1 & 2 years old
3 & 4 years old
Great prizes from Adorabubble, Creaseys and Island Mums
Free entry

4.00 Decorated Hat and/or Wellies - bring along your creations on the day - children and adults!
Free entry

Come and make a splash at the JT fantastic FREE Pool Party.

Packed with summer tunes, GIANT pool inflatables, giveaways plus FREE ice cream.

When and where:

They have an event at the Lido, Havre des Pas, Jersey – 11am – 3pm Saturday 10th August

And to help raise funds for the GSPCA please pop along to La Valette Bathing Pools, Guernsey – 11am – 3pm Sunday 11th August

(Please note due to Health and Safety reasons admission is limited)