All non-essential GSPCA visits postponed in light of coronavirus

FOLLOWING news that the coronavirus has hit Guernsey, the GSPCA has postponed all non-essential visits and events until further advice is given.

All GSPCA events and educational talks have been postponed in response to Covid-19. Steve Byrne, GSPCA manager and dog Molly. (27414393)

'Sadly this does means that all room hire, volunteer inductions, first aid courses, dog training, educational talks, educational visits, events run by the GSPCA are being postponed until further notice,' the animal welfare charity's manager Steve Byrne said.

'In relation to Covid-19, the GSPCA is closely following the advice from the States of Guernsey and taking proactive measures to reduce risk as far is reasonably practicable.'

The charity is asking all visitors to the GSPCA to ensure they have followed the States' advice and there are hand-washing and sanitising dispensers throughout the site to help with good hygiene practice.

'We ask if your visit is non-essential and can be postponed or can be resolved by calling 257261 or emailing admin@gspca.org.gg it would be very much appreciated as we have a team with a wide range of ages.

'If anyone would like a refund or be put on a list for rescheduling any booked event or room hire please do get in touch.'

All GSPCA events and educational talks have been postponed in response to Covid-19. Steve Byrne, GSPCA manager. (27414396)

For those islanders using the GSPCA's boarding service, the charity requires some information in order to comply with the requirements and demands for dealing with a potential international coronavirus outbreak.

They require all local emergency contact details be updates, signed confirmation from a local resident over the age of 18 that in case of emergency they will be prepared to go to your house and care for your pets if you are detained or unable to return to the island as scheduled or if the GSPCA is forced to close the shelter due to a change in local conditions.

Boarding customers should complete this form ahead of arrival and return and email it to admin@gspca.org.gg.

'We will of course strive to maintain normal operations looking after your pet(s) and our local wildlife throughout, however some things may be outside of our control,' Mr Byrne said.

'We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but we are sure you understand the reasons why.'

The team are constantly reviewing the situation and we have been working with the States vet.

For more information visit www.gspca.org.gg.
For the latest coronavirus updates visit www.gov.gg/coronavirus.