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With just 10 days to go the GSPCA are busy preparing for the eighth Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday.
With Crown Princess with possibly 3000 passengers visiting it is set to be a busy day on the 26th May.
We are more than happy if any stalls or buskers would like to join us and if you are interested in supporting our day to celebrate animals in Guernsey please do get in touch.
In just 10 days we will be holding a Giant Animal Mascot event during our Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday.
This is open to mascots and individuals prepared to dress as an animal and play a fun football game with a rather over sized ball.
We are asking businesses, pubs, individuals or anyone as a team of 5 or an individual and we can make extra teams on the day.
Don't worry about what to wear we will provide the Giant Animal Mascot suit and have over 70 available, although can bring your own.
Last week The Little Cottage Daycare pre-school visited the GSPCA for a behind the scenes tour with Tim Pellet the GSPCA Community and Training Officer.
Tim said “Last week we were delighted to show around the Little Cottage Daycare pre-school group."
“We were able to show them around several departments where they met Honey the Hedgehog, Lindt & Hugo the lop eared rabbits, the seals, peeked at the razor bill, said hello to Sam the Tortoise and stroked Nellie the Bearded Dragon!”
“They visited Bunny Hop Hill and saw the Memorial Garden too.”
At the GSPCA the team love to hear how the animals are doing that have been adopted and we wanted to share this wonderful letter from Benny a cat that was recently rehomed -
‘Dear Steve and Anna
As promised I am writing to let you know how I am getting on in my new home.
I've been here a week now and settling in very well.
I was very timid on the first day and took a few hours to even venture very far from my cat box.
No matter whether a member of staff, volunteer, work placement, Work to Benefit, work experience, voluntourist, CSR volunteer or anyone helping at the GSPCA all of those that help are valued and we strive to provide the training they require to do the very best for the animals and those around them and the community we serve.
Training is not always about just animal care as we have to look after one another and recently some of those volunteering and placements got the opportunity to attend a first aid course.
Last night we held our the first 2019 course in Dog First Aid at the GSPCA.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We had a wonderful evening last night at the GSPCA.”
“There were 4 on the course learning how to save a dogs life and we have further courses planned for this year.”
“Everyone really enjoyed the evening and shared stories of their own experiences whish we talked about and learned from.”
“We have been running dog and cat first aid courses for over five years and have trained over 250 participants to help save animals lives.”
The GSPCA have been asked to help spread the word to help two cats find a very special home.
Here are the details –
Alfie (black) and Indie (grey) are two 7 year old, indoor cats looking for a new home.
Sadly, due to health issues the owner is moving to Perth, Australia and she cannot take them with her as they would not manage the trip and months in quarantine.
With over 5,000 signatories the change.org web page ‘Ban plastic carrier bags in Guernsey’ has gained a rapid growth of support and response since being launched.
The GSPCA help over 2000 sick and injured wild animals every year and often see litter related casualties.
From sea birds with fishing line caught in their beaks and stomachs to the rare sea turtles which are often casualties to ingested carrier bags thinking they are squid or jellyfish.
Tomorrow may well be a day off for many but at the GPSCA we have a busy day not only looking after 500+ animals and running two fund raising stalls in St Peter Port and St Andrews as well as running our ambulance, we will also be holding our fifth volunteer induction for those interested in helping at 630pm with GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “So far this year we have inducted 63 new volunteers through the induction evenings.”
Every year we hear of firework related incidents involving animals and children. While fireworks may be exciting and pretty to look at and its fun to celebrate many celebrations with a bang, we must put our safety, the safety of our pets and the local wildlife first.
Tomorrow as part of Liberation Day at 2130hrs (930pm) at Castle Breakwater in St Peter Port and at 9pm at Guernsey rangers FC in St Andrews there are firework displays planned so please ensure your animals are safe and prepare for the unusual sounds and sights they might be subjected too.