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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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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Keeping our dogs out of the dog house

Submitted by GSPCA on 15:42, 4th Mar, 2014 | 0

Over the last two weeks the GSPCA has had a number of calls from concerned dog owners following ‘attacks’ at some of the Island’s most popular beaches and walking sites.

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GSPCA Dog & Cat First Aid Training Courses in March & May 2014

Submitted by GSPCA on 10:41, 21st Feb, 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 2nd March 2013 - FULLY BOOKED

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 23rd March 2013 - FULLY BOOKED

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 18th May 2013 - Ref - Cat 18/5

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 25th May 2013 - Ref - Dog 25/5

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

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First GSPCA Dog First Aid proves an enjoyable and educational experience

Submitted by GSPCA on 10:55, 17th Feb, 2014 | 0

Yesterday the GSPCA held the first Dog First Aid Course at the Shelter.

11 dog lovers turned up on a very sunny Sunday to take part and all enjoyed a 2 hour session learning about first aid for dogs and what to do in the case of an emergency.

The group learnt about CPR for dogs to what to do if their dog gets cut or electrocuted.

Donna Rostron who has adopted a dog from the Shelter called Coby said 'Thank you Steve Byrne for a great first aid course for dogs today learnt some useful tips at the GSPCA'

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