Alderney Guillemot to receiving special Guernsey care

Submitted by Steve on 11:16, 31st Mar, 2021 | 0

The GSPCA never know what and where something might arrive from and yesterday a poorly bird flew into Guernsey needing our help not by feather but instead by Aurigny wings.

Ronald Gauvin Alderney Wildlife Trust CEO said “Caring for our wildlife and natural environment is often a team effort, and never more so than in the case of wildlife rescue.”

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Bat rescue from Sark on the last days of Lockdown

Submitted by Steve on 14:41, 26th Mar, 2021 | 0

The GSPCA never know what we will be called for or when but on Saturday the last day of lockdown a real challenge to help rescue an injured bat was called in.

Beckie Bailey GSPCA Animal Care Assistant said “Did you read our post at the weekend about a bat needing a boat ride from Sark to Guernsey!”

“On Saturday the Shelter was struggling to get permission to collect the bat from Sark as the islands were still in phase 2.”

“However, Sunday morning we had a very positive phone call!!!! We had permission to collect the bat!!”

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Guinea Pig Awareness Week and meet some looking for a home

Submitted by Steve on 14:04, 26th Mar, 2021 | 0

Did you know it is Guinea Pig Awareness Week?

Every year the GSPCA helps guinea pigs in many ways from strays, to those owners keep to give up to find a home to investigating cruelty.

Nicolle Morgan GSPCA Animal Care Assistant said “Guinea Pig Awareness Week, or GPAW, is a week of activities dedicated to improving the health and welfare of guinea pigs!”

“The 22nd - 28th March is the first ever awareness week for guinea pigs, organized by Burgess!”

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Children make Easter gifts to raise funds for the GSPCA on sale at our veg hedge box

Submitted by Steve on 13:16, 26th Mar, 2021 | 0

It is amazing the ideas both young and those more mature think to raise funds to help the many animals in our care and the work carried out 24/7 by the GSPCA

Lizzie Ferbrache said “My children would like to do some fundraising for the GSPCA.”

“They would like to do some selling in time for Easter.”

“They were planning to make cones with little eggs in wrappers and possibly some sewn rabbit toys.”

“They wanted to sell hedge veg style in aid of the GSPCA.”

“They are Libby 11, Benjamin 9, Darcie 7 and Freddi-Jayne 6.”

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'Welcome to the Jungle' art exhibition by local artist Tiffany Anna takes place on the 17th and 18th April

Submitted by Steve on 13:05, 24th Mar, 2021 | 0

'Welcome to the Jungle' art exhibition by local artist Tiffany Anna takes place on the 17th and 18th April 2021 10am – 4pm.

It is being held at Polygon Collective, Les Vardes, La Charroterie, GY1 1EL.

Parking opposite at Sir Charles Frossard House

10% of proceeds will go to the GSPCA which we would like to say a huge thank you

Beckie Bailey Animal Care Assistant said “Check out this great event!”

“Come and see fabulous artwork of stunning exotic birds by Tiffany Anna.”

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Great news on National Chinchilla Day

Submitted by Steve on 12:48, 24th Mar, 2021 | 0

Yesterday was National Chinchilla Day and the GSPCA team wanted to share some great news.

Nicolle Morgan GSPCA Animal Care Assistant said “23rd March is the official day to show some love for chinchillas, and we are very happy to say our chinchilla, Pipo is officially reserved!!!!”

“After months of waiting through isolation and lockdown, he finally met his new mum today and she is smitten! Who wouldn't be?!”

“He will be greatly missed by our staff but we cannot wait to see him off to his forever home!”

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Locally made cards help raise funds for the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 11:50, 24th Mar, 2021 | 0

The GSPCA would like to say a huge thanks to volunteer Karen Brozka for making cards and selling them to raise funds for our animal welfare work and the many animals in our care during lockdown.

Karen said “Hope you are well and managing to get through this challenging time.”

“As Baxter (my goldie) and I have not been able to go out and rattle the tin for you lately, I decided to do a little fund raising.”

“Not much, £100, but hopefully this will help towards hedgehog meals or a few runs at food etc.”

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Lucky Pigeon Pandemic Survivors Vaccinated

Submitted by Steve on 12:46, 23rd Mar, 2021 | 0

Over the past months the GSPCA has been called out to or had brought in over sick, injured or deceased 300 pigeons.

On the 9th February the GSPCA confirmed Paramyxovirus in the wild pigeon population which has been killing hundreds of birds since the start of 2021.

In fact of the 300 birds that the GSPCA has rescued or had brough to the Shelter very sadly only 17 have survived.

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Do you know how to claim gift aid on charity donations in Guernsey over £500 with the upper limit recently increased in 2021

Submitted by Steve on 17:53, 22nd Mar, 2021 | 0

In September 2009 the States of Guernsey agreed to change the way in which tax relief was given in respect of donations to Guernsey Registered Charities (GRC).

Previously income tax relief was only available to individuals who made payments under an irrevocable Deed of Covenant in favour of a Guernsey Registered Charity for a period in excess of 3 years; no relief was available to Guernsey resident individuals in respect of noncovenanted donations to Guernsey charities.

In summary, the system up to 2020 works as follows:

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It is #InternationalSealDay please support our 3 seal pups by donating to their care

Submitted by Steve on 17:28, 22nd Mar, 2021 | 0

Today is #InternationalSealDay and with our 3 seal pups at the GSPCA we really need your support.

Eating at least 20-30 fish each per day we are going through nearly 100 fish a day and we need your support.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Today is #InternationalSealDay and at the GSPCA we currently have 3 currently in our care.”

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