Virtual Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday Becky Rowe Jewellery Sterling Silver ”Luna” Unicorn winner and new donation draw

Submitted by Steve on 21:21, 31st May, 2020 | 0

After hearing of our plea for help with fund raising for GSPCA during the Covid-19 crisis, Becky Rowe Jewellery contacted us offering to donate one of her Sterling Silver ”Luna” Unicorn Pendants.  

Throughout April all that donated to GSPCA a minimum of £5.00 were put into a draw.

We had an incredible response with over 700 donations the most we have received in a month and we recently chose a winner at random and that winner was Joanna Rolfe.

Becky Rowe is supporting us once again and this time it is with a Sterling Silver “Gerry” Giraffe charm and chain.

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This weekend we miss our BIGGEST event Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday please donate to our #GSPCACoronavirusCrisisAppeal

Submitted by Steve on 18:51, 30th May, 2020 | 0

This weekend we should have been running around organising and getting ready for our BIGGEST event of the year and we really need you to donate to help our work as we all miss this much loved postponed event by going to - https://giving.gg/donate/event/5876/GSPCA-Coronavirus-Emergency-Appeal

Sadly due to the Coronavirus Pandemic and restrictions we have had to cancel our 9th Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday.

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Donate to Guy Hardill in his sea challenge in aid of a new GSPCA Animal Ambulance

Submitted by Steve on 11:45, 30th May, 2020 | 0

Guy Hardill had never never swum in sea until 5 weeks ago and this coming Wednesday he plans to undertake a challenge he never thought he could do.

On the 3rd June Guy will swim the Havelet Bay circuit.

This swim includes going from the Bathing Pools to Castle, then back across red buoy, the M and back in to where he started.

To donate to show your support to his swim and to the essential work of the GSPCA please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/5898/Round-Havelet-Swim

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GSPCA continue with Essential Services only at this time, please contact us before visiting and encouraging Social Distancing

Submitted by Steve on 11:22, 30th May, 2020 | 0

As before lock down the GSPCA acted early in procedures in relation to lock down and as we move through the phases back to the new normal we continue to have heightened procedures to ensure the safety of our team and the community.

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Meet the GSPCA team during lock down - Today we speak to Helen Holmes at a social distance

Submitted by Steve on 18:22, 22nd May, 2020 | 0

We thought you might like to know a little more about our team during the current lock down due to Covid-19. Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager has asked a number of questions and to start off we meet Helen Holmes helps in so many ways and has worked at the GSPCA since May 2007.

Steve Byrne asks “Why did you want to work for the GSPCA?” 

Helen Holmes “I want to work at the GSPCA not only because I love animals but want to help them in any way I can.”

Steve “What is your favourite part of working for the GSPCA?”

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Last few days to get your entries into our Virtual Pet Show in place of the GSPCA Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday

Submitted by Steve on 17:51, 22nd May, 2020 | 0

Only days left to get your entries into our Virtual Petshow so we can all celebrate animals in Guernsey and our pets past and present. Sadly due to the Coronavirus the GSPCA has had to postpone it's biggest Seafront event and fundraiser of the year until 2021.

Our Seafront Sunday, due to take place on Sunday May 31st is the biggest celebration of animals in Guernsey and raises much needed funds for the Shelter. This money is vital to enable us to continue with all of our essential work with companion animals and wildlife across the Islands.

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Happy News – Lock down rehoming Hamish doing well in his new home

Submitted by Steve on 16:28, 22nd May, 2020 | 0

With the current challenges we all need cheering up and what better way than sharing an update on an animal happily adopted from the GSPCA.

Hamish was adopted during lock down and here is an update from his owner -

“Just a few photos to show how Hamish has settled in, he has claimed our bedroom window sill as his early morning lookout post, and has a teddy to cuddle into in his bed next to the radiator in our bedroom.

He sits on the sofa between us in the evening watching tv or just under the sofa. He had a play last night with catnip, and seems very happy.

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States of Guernsey Coronavirus advice for Animal Businesses, Pet and Livestock Owners

Submitted by Steve on 12:09, 22nd May, 2020 | 0

As we work through the phases of Coronavirus the GSPCA continues to have heightened bio-security and social distancing in place.

Recently the States of Guernsey issued the following advice for pet and livestock owners -

‘Please take a moment to check the www.gov.gg website for the most up to date version of our pets and livestock guidance.

We have improved the guidance for professional dog walking, grooming, visiting the vet, what to do if you are self isolating and much more....

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Jake makes nest boxes during lockdown to raise funds for the GSPCA while helping nature

Submitted by Steve on 19:26, 21st May, 2020 | 0

It has been amazing to see such incredible ways supporters of the GSPCA and animals have been inventing all sorts of ways to raise funds for the animals at the GSPCA and the 1000’s we help every year during the Covid-19 pandemic.

9 year old Jake Hardill during lockdown has been kept busy not just with his home schooling but also making home made nest boxes for wild birds which he has been selling to raise funds for the GSPCA.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Fledglings best left being raised by parents and nests must not be disturbed

Submitted by Steve on 18:48, 20th May, 2020 | 0

As a general rule, it is best to leave baby birds alone.

A baby bird has a greater chance of survival in the wild than it has being hand-reared by man as they learn to fend for themselves and how to forage for food by their parents.

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