New hands on Animal Care Course at the GSPCA with WEA

Submitted by Steve on 11:11, 30th Jul, 2015 | 0

Once again the GSPCA have teamed up with the WEA to provide a course in animal care.

The new course is an 'Introduction to Animal Care and Welfare' and gives a taste of working in the many different departments at the GSPCA whilst learning about animal care, behaviour and a hands on experience.

The course is a 2 day workshop and for those taking part we would kindly ask that you have a basic knowledge in animal care.

The main topics covered and experienced will be:

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Third WEA GSPCA Animal Care Course Completed at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 13:08, 28th Nov, 2014 | 0

For the third time WEA teamed up with the GSPCA to provide a comprehensive course that not only provided essential information for pet care, but tackles the wider issues of wild animal welfare in Guernsey.

The course subjects included:

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New Cat First Aiders - Dog First Aid training this Sunday

Submitted by Steve on 16:19, 3rd Nov, 2014 | 0

Once again the GSPCA held a Cat First Aid Course to help feline owners in Guernsey.

With 300 cats killed on the roads and the Animal Shelter helping over a 1000 cats a year at the GSPCA we are always striving to help pet owners.

Yesterday was the last cat first aid course of 2014 but there is a dog first aid course this Sunday and dates set for further courses next year.

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Only 5 days to register - WEA & GSPCA team up again for the Animal Care & Welfare Course | From Tuesday 23rd September

Submitted by Steve on 11:45, 19th Sep, 2014 | 0

The GSPCA and WEA have teamed up once again to run an Animal Care and Welfare course at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

With limited places please book your place as soon as possible:

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Training | WEA & GSPCA team up again for the Animal Care & Welfare Course | Starts Tuesday 23rd September

Submitted by Steve on 16:06, 7th Jul, 2014 | 0

The GSPCA and WEA have teamed up once again to run an Animal Care and Welfare course at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

With limited places please book your place as soon as possible:

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Guernsey has a second group full of Animal Care know how thanks to the GSPCA & WEA training course

Submitted by Steve on 10:56, 11th Mar, 2014 | 0

Last night at the GSPCA the second Animal Care and Welfare Course saw another 15 graduates.

The Monday night course that started back in January has taken 8 weeks and covered a wealth of topics in caring for animals and working with them.

Last night Sarah, Sue, Siriol, Carolyn, Marilyn, Michelle, Andrew, Simon, Craig, Lisa, Hannah, Zoe, Mandy and John had their last session which covered grooming and coat care.  We also recapped the 8 weeks and had a Q and A followed by a presentation of certificates.

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Training | WEA & GSPCA team up for the third Animal Care & Welfare Course | Starts Tuesday 25th March

Submitted by Steve on 08:37, 6th Mar, 2014 | 0

Due to demand the GSPCA and WEA have teamed up once more to run the third Animal Care and Welfare course at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

With the number of bank holidays and to give those who have a busy Monday evening we have moved this 8 week course to a Tuesday evening (breaks on the 1st and 25th April)

With limited places please book your place as soon as possible:

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Guernsey now has 12 new Cat First Aiders after the first ever course at the GSPCA

Submitted by GSPCA on 18:18, 3rd Mar, 2014 | 0

Yesterday the GSPCA welcome 11 ladies and one gentleman along to the first ever course of its kind to be held in Guernsey.

After the first GSPCA Dog First Aid Course two weeks ago the Animal SHelter is now offering a number of training sessions in a variety of areas 

After the success of the recent training at the GSPCA we are planning additional sessions through the year.

The dates for the first aid courses are:

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 23rd March 2013 - Ref - Dog 23/3

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Pet Bereavement Training for Bailiwick Pet Professionals and Volunteers

Submitted by GSPCA on 15:40, 20th Feb, 2014 | 0

The GSPCA and Guernsey Bereavement Service are teaming up for the first time to provide a training session in Pet Bereavement for those working or volunteering in the animal care industry in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

The aim of the evening is to educate the many volunteers and staff across the Bailiwick help those pet owners with the loss of their beloved pet.

The session is set for Wednesday 23rd April 2014 at the GSPCA Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

Zoe Le Pelley from the Guernsey Bereavement Service will lead the talk on the following subjects:

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WEA and the GSPCA team up for the second time to run a course called 'An Introduction to Animal Care and Welfare'

Submitted by GSPCA on 12:03, 18th Nov, 2013 | 0

This January for the second time WEA are teaming-up with the GSPCA to provide a comprehensive course that not only provides essential information for pet care but tackles the wider issues of wild animal welfare in Guernsey.

The first course started in September and has the it's last session this evening and was a sell out so please book your place early.

Every week the classes have been interactive and full of experiences and discussions about animal care.

The course subjects include:

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