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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GSPCA staff relit fire fighting skills thanks to G4S

Submitted by Steve on 09:43, 26th Sep, 2014 | 0

At the GSPCA we take safety of the staff, volunteers, visitors and animals very seriously.

With between 200 and 300 animals at the Shelter at any one time the team need to ensure how to act in any incident or accident.

All staff and volunteers are required to go through a comprehensive induction and read through a training booklet before they can help on site.

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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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Spaces still available at this Sundays Cat First Aid Course at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:25, 12th May, 2014 | 0

Due to popular demand at the GSPCA we are holding additional dog and cat first aid courses.

With the next cat first aid course this Sunday the 18th May.

The dates for the first aid courses are:

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 18th May 2014 - Ref - Cat 18/5

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 25th May 2014 - Ref - Dog 25/5 (only 2 spaces left)

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 6th July 2014 - Ref - Cat 6/7

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 13th July 2014 - Ref - Dog 13/7

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A lovely evening at the GSPCA with the Guernsey Bereavement Service teaching Animal Professionals & Volunteers

Submitted by Steve on 21:18, 24th Apr, 2014 | 0

Last night with nearly 20 Animal Professionals and Volunteers, the first open training evening was held at the GSPCA in Pet Bereavement.

The GSPCA along with the Guernsey Bereavement Service worked together to hold an evening to help those in the animal industry last night.

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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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March Dog First Aid course fully booked but don't worry there are other training dates set

Submitted by Steve on 12:21, 10th Mar, 2014 | 0

Due to popular demand the GSPCA are looking to set additional animal first aid courses later in 2014.

With the dog first aid course on the 23rd March fully booked we are looking at setting additional dates both in May and July.

The dates for the first aid courses are:

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 23rd March 2014 - FULLY BOOKED

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 18th May 2014 - Ref - Cat 18/5

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 25th May 2014 - Ref - Dog 25/5

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 6th July 2014 - Ref - Cat 6/7

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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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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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