JSPCA PRESS RELEASE

August 2006  

VIP VISITS JSPCA ANIMALS' SHELTER 

The JSPCA Animals’ Shelter is proud to have been given the opportunity to show His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, General Andrew Ridgway, CB, CBE, around the JSPCA Animals’ Shelter site on Wednesday 30^th August 2006.

The visit entailed a short presentation about the JSPCA Animals’ Shelter and its work by the JSPCA Chief Executive Officer, Major Stephen Coleman, followed by a tour of the Animals’ Shelter site and facilities, where His Excellency had the opportunity to meet with and discuss a variety of animal matters with Animals’ Shelter staff.

The JSPCA Animals’ Shelter is an independent charity that offers a variety of services to help and assist members of the public in matters concerning animal care and welfare, relating both to wild animals and birds, as well as domestic pets. 

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Notes for Editors:

• The Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (JSPCA) was founded in 1868 with the intention of attempting to change public attitudes towards animals.  The Jersey Animals’ Shelter itself was founded in 1913 by Miss Francis Elizabeth Wilson and in 1926, the JSPCA formed a Committee to assist Miss Wilson in her work.  The JSPCA Animals’ Shelter provides a large range of services in the field of animal care and welfare, offering help and advice to all members of the public.  These services include the rescue and rehabilitation of injured wildlife, welfare investigations, a lost and found service, re-homing, boarding, the 24hour animal ambulance service and education.  
• The Lieutenant Governor is the representative of the Crown in the island.

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