Guernsey

Every day is different at the GSPCA and we never know what we will rescue next and today was no exception.

Donate to Mayside and other animals in our care https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

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.

As Guernsey’s beaches reopen to dogs today following the seasonal restrictions, the GSPCA  are reminding dog owners to enjoy the coast responsibly and to be especially mindful of wildlife, including resting wading birds and seal pups, which are born around this time of year.

From 1st May to 30th September, dogs are not permitted on the following beaches:

Earlier this month two staff Seb Goman and Natalie Spicer had the wonderful opportunity to send a week at the Battersea Dog and Cats Home Academy.

Seb Goman Senior Animal Care and Welfare Assistant explains – ‘Natalie and I recently had the opportunity to attend a residential week at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home after completing a series of modules with the Battersea Academy over the past year.

The week was packed with valuable learning.

Last night, the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025 culminated in a spectacular charity auction at the Peninsula Hotel, raising over £40,000 on the night and more than £80,000 in total for Autism Guernsey and the GSPCA.

A loggerhead sea turtle rescued in Guernsey following the devastating impact of Storm Ciarán in November 2023 is finally returning to the wild near the Azores, marking the end of an extraordinary journey of care, collaboration, and perseverance.

Affectionately named Barnacle Bill, the young female turtle was found washed ashore covered in barnacles and weighing less than 1kg. She was taken in by the Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA), becoming only the second loggerhead turtle ever recorded in Guernsey.

With just 1 sleep to go until the Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction, excitement is building as islanders prepare to bid and out bid for one of the 62 beautifully decorated dolphins in aid of the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey.

To bid - https://www.dolphindiscoverytrail.gg/blank-3

To book tickets to come to the auction -  https://book.tickets/dolphin-discovery-trail-2025/

More Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction Bids, raffle prize appeal, have you got your auction ticket & first arrivals at the Peninsula Hotel with thanks to Guernsey Freemasons.

With just 2 sleeps to go until the Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction, excitement is building as islanders prepare to bid and out bid for one of the 62 beautifully decorated dolphins in aid of the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey.

With just 5 days to go until the Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction, excitement is building as islanders prepare to bid and out bid for one of the 62 beautifully decorated dolphins in aid of the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey.

Thanks to the incredible team at Artex, all 62 dolphins have now been collected from across the island. These stunning sculptures have captured the hearts of thousands, with over 1,000 participants joining the TurfApp treasure hunt.

With just days to go until the Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction, excitement is building as islanders prepare to bid and out bid for one of the 62 beautifully decorated dolphins in aid of the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey.

Thanks to the incredible team at Artex, all 62 dolphins have now been collected from across the island. These stunning sculptures have captured the hearts of thousands, with over 1,000 participants joining the TurfApp treasure hunt.