Submitted by Steve on 16:07, 29th Mar, 2019 |
146 years ago when the GSPCA was first founded road traffic incidents were something that know one would have understood and comprehended but in the fast world we now live sadly here in Guernsey they are all too common place.
In fact just last night another fatality occurred of a young cat which the GSPCA rushed too but sadly it was too late and nothing could be done.
Over recent years the GSPCA have seen anywhere between 150 and 300 cats killed on the roads of Guernsey every year and sadly far many death is very swift often through no fault of the driver.
Submitted by Steve on 13:02, 29th Mar, 2019 |
Last week at the GSPCA we have three of the volunteers from the Guernsey Bereavement Service a guided tour of the GSPCA as a special thanks.
Last month the Guernsey Bereavement Service once again helped provide training to staff and volunteers at the GSPCA as we often have t hel those through the death of their pet.
Just last night GSPCA Wardens and the Manager helped a young cat that had been killed by a road traffic incident and the break the sad news to the owner who was extremely upset.
Submitted by Steve on 12:46, 29th Mar, 2019 |
The GSPCA are extremely grateful to Matthew Hale from NGIT who earlier this month helped provide and run Cyber Security training for the staff and volunteers at the GSPCA.
Submitted by Steve on 17:20, 27th Mar, 2019 |
On Sunday 7th April all day on Herm Island they are organising the Island charity dog walking day in aid of GSPCA.
Shell Beach kiosk will be serving ‘Herm-made’ soup and rolls, bacon butties & hot dogs from 9am-5pm with donations to the GSPCA.
Doggie treat bags also available.
They have said the more dogs the merrier and from the GSPCA we would like to thank them for organising this event and really hope you will support what should be a great day.
Submitted by Steve on 16:32, 26th Mar, 2019 |
Tomorrow (Wednesday 27th March 2019) Lydia Buckmaster the Training & Account Development Manager from Medimark Scientific Ltd visits Guernsey and the GSPCA to provide training to help with the cleaning process and understanding how to use Anigene disinfectant and similar products during the cleaning process safely and to prevent the spread of illness and disease.
Submitted by Steve on 11:59, 19th Mar, 2019 |
We are pleased to report that all six seal pups are doing well and improving daily.
In fact when there is a break in the weather we are hoping to release Marty the grey seal pup back in Jersey where he was rescued.
The weather however is playing havoc with the fresh fish we require for the seal pups and despite deliveries in bulk with the sustained bad weather we have had recently our stock is starting to run low.
The GSPCA is currently appealing for fish caught in the last 3 months, ideally herring or mackerel but any whole sea fish would be much appreciated.
Submitted by Steve on 11:20, 19th Mar, 2019 |
Every year the GSPCA helps hundreds of stray, sick and injured poultry and we currently have 9 chickens, quail and quite a few ducks in our care and one resident.
The main resident is a bird call Major a very fine cockerel who arrived one day as a stray and despite asking around the area he either walked someway to the Shelter or could well have been dumped at the GSPCA.
Major is a very friendly cockerel and enjoys following the team around and is quite enjoying the daffodils which he can be seen walking around at this time of year.
Submitted by Steve on 17:51, 15th Mar, 2019 |
The GSPCA has been exceptionally busy with rabbits and baby bunnies in recent months.
With 25 currently at the Shelter we are still very busy and in need of homes.
Beckie Bailey GSPCA Animal Care Assistant and head of the bunnies said “We have had over 50 rabbits in our care recently and it has been very busy.”
“There also a number of diseases that affect rabbits here in Guernsey and we urge all rabbit owners to see their vet to ensure they are vaccinated and up to date with their medical needs.”
Submitted by Steve on 17:26, 15th Mar, 2019 |
Last Thursday nearly 60 children from Vale Primary School visited the GSPCA for a guided tour and to learn about the animals at the Shelter.
GSPCA Training and Community Officer was on hand to greet the many children off the many buses who then enjoyed seeing and learning about many of the animals with the team at the GSPCA.
Tim said “We had a wonderful time showing the children from Vale Primary School the GSPCA and many of the animals in our care.”
Submitted by Steve on 17:14, 13th Mar, 2019 |
Last week a member of the GSPCA team joined the Dementia Friendly Guernsey Champions training session took place on Wednesday 6th March at CAMHS in the PEH.
The trainers from Dementia Friendly Guernsey were Julie Bulpitt and Mark Guilbert and the GSPCA Training and Community Officer Tim Pellett went along to take part.
Tim said “We had a very interactive day last week at the Dementia Friendly Guernsey Champion training.”
