Dog owners learn to help save lives

Submitted by Steve on 00:27, 17th Mar, 2015 | 0

On Sunday the GSPCA welcomed 7 local dog owners and individuals interested in learning how to help save dogs lives.

The training session started at 9.30am where Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager talked to the group about basic first aid for dogs and what to do in the event of an emergency.

The sessions take around 2 hours and cover what to do from seizures to CPR.

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Saving cats lives in Guernsey - Dog First Aid Course next Sunday 15th March

Submitted by Steve on 15:54, 9th Mar, 2015 | 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 first cat first aid course of 2015, but there is a dog first aid course this Sunday and dates set for further courses later this year.

7 keen individuals arrived for 9.30am and after nearly two hours of learning about cat first aid they got a chance to meet some of the cats in the cattery and see behind the scenes.

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You've heard of 'the kiss of life' this weekend we found out about 'snog a dog'

Submitted by Steve on 15:18, 14th Jul, 2014 | 0

On Sunday morning at the GSPCA we met 9 keen dog lovers who were looking to find out more on dog first aid.

We have been holding a series of training courses at the GSPCA and this weekend we trained a further 9 attendees what to do for their canine friends if faced with a first aid situation.

GSPCA Dog First Aid Course July 2015 in Guernsey

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New Volunteers & Cat First Aiders Trained at the GSPCA - Dog First Aid this Sunday

Submitted by Steve on 09:32, 9th Jul, 2014 | 0

Last Wednesday the GSPCA welcomed 14 new volunteers to the Animal Shelter and on Sunday another 3 keen cat lovers were taught about cat first aid.

Sarah Creasey the Animal Education and Welfare Officer inducted 14 new volunteers who were keen to help in all sorts of ways from fund raising to mucking out.

The evening consisted of introductions, all about the GSPCA, health and safety and the areas that those that attended can help here at the GSPCA.

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GSPCA Cat and Dog First Aid Courses 6th & 13th July

Submitted by Steve on 16:15, 23rd Jun, 2014 | 0

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:

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

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 2nd November 2014 - Ref - Cat 2/11

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 9th November 2014 - Ref - Dog 9/11

All courses are a minimum £15 donation and you must book your place by the Saturday before the training session.

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Volunteers & Staff at the GSPCA Nominated for Spring Appreciation

Submitted by Steve on 17:08, 29th May, 2014 | 0

The GSPCA couldn’t carry out saving, rescuing and caring for the thousands of animals that come through the doors every year without the support of the staff and volunteers that work tirelessly every day and night.

To recognise the team at the GSPCA we have been asking for nominations to recognise the staff and volunteers for their dedication, hard work and outstanding effort.

Nominations were accepted both in house, online and via the post and we received an overwhelming number of wonderful comments for five staff in particular and fifteen volunteers each quarter.

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Learning first aid for dogs - thank you to all that attended

Submitted by Steve on 14:35, 27th May, 2014 | 0

On what was a very sunny Sunday morning the GSPCA held another sold out Dog First Aid Course at the Animal Shelter.

The GSPCA have been running a series of training courses at the GSPCA site in St Andrews.

With 18 in attendance and taken by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne the training session which takes just over 2 hours covered topics from dog CPR to seizures.

Many of those attending had a wealth of knowledge on dogs as nearly a dozen trainers from the Island Dog Training Club came along to learn and also share their experiences.

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A Sunday morning of learning about saving cats lives - Animal First Aid Courses at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 09:58, 19th May, 2014 | 0

Yesterday another 5 Guernsey residents learnt all about cat first aid.

At the Animal Shelter we have been running a series of training courses teaching first aid, pet bereavement to animal welfare.

The cat first aid course given yesterday was taken by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne with his helper Mr Chips the diabetic cat who is looking for a new home.

The session included everything from CPR for cats to a cat with a seizure.

The next session is this Sunday and covers dog first aid, although there are only 2 spaces left.

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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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13 is unlucky for some but in Guernsey there are 13 new Dog First Aiders

Submitted by Steve on 16:12, 24th Mar, 2014 | 0

Yesterday 13 new students were trained in Dog First Aid.

With thousands of dogs kept as pets around the Bailiwick, yesterday the GSPCA held the second session with 13 new dog first aiders who spent the morning learning their ABC for dogs to what to do if their dog had a seizure.

The group enjoyed not only learning about what to do, but also got a chance to meet Mickey a Basset Hound who is at the Shelter and made a very good model and let those taking part find the heart beat.

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