Next Volunteer Induction Tuesday 5th March 630pm

Submitted by Steve on 17:27, 3rd Mar, 2019 | 0

This Tuesday at 630pm is our 3rd volunteer induction evening of 2019.

Open to all our induction evenings are your way to get involved with our varied and diverse work helping animals and the community in Guernsey.

You need to be at least 13 years old to help at the Shelter.  If you are younger then you could still help.  If you talk to your parents or guardians they may help you with fund raising for the Animal Shelter.

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A huge thanks to Guernsey Bereavement Service helping train GSPCA team members

Submitted by Steve on 17:16, 3rd Mar, 2019 | 0

Last week the staff and volunteers at the GSPCA took part in training in Pet Bereavement thanks to the Guernsey Bereavement Service.

Sadly every day of the year staff and volunteers at the GSPCA help owners of pets that have died, whether recently or in the past and it is always hard to know if you are saying the right thing.

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Bingo night in aid of GSPCA & Clic Sargent at La Nouvelle Maraitaine Sunday 3rd March

Submitted by Steve on 17:02, 3rd Mar, 2019 | 0

Tonight is Sunday night Bingo

10 games of bingo, 2 flyers, bonus ball and a strip of raffle tickets, 6’s £16, 3’s £11.

Plus last man standing bingo and football cards during the interval, pop down and join in the fun.

Cafe open for hot food, drinks & snacks.

This is a charity bingo night in aid of the GSPCA and Clic Sargent taking place at La Nouvelle Maraitaine at 7pm.

For details call Mim Sarre on 07889 431888

 

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Celebrate #WorldWildlifeDay by supporting our Wildlife Hospital Appeal

Submitted by Steve on 16:54, 3rd Mar, 2019 | 0

Today is #WorldWildlifeDay and with over 2000 wild animals through the GSPCA doors every year we need your support with our proposed new Wildlife Hospital which recently received planning permission.

This much needed facility is planned to replace a number of old buildings some which date back to the 1940’s.

Last year the GSPCA launched a fundraising campaign for the facility and now the planning has been granted the fundraising for the facility is a major priority.

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Good Luck to the superstar Helen in her new role, all the GSPCA team will miss her in her full time role

Submitted by Steve on 15:44, 1st Mar, 2019 | 0

Yesterday was a very sad day for the team at the GSPCA as we said farewell to Helen Holmes in her role who is without doubt one of the most diverse staff members at the GSPCA.

Helen has worked at the GSPCA for over 12 years and although has the title of Admin Manager you would often see her helping on animal departments, carrying out home visits, covering reception, helping at events, hand rearing animals, running the vet list, helping owners with their cremations and so many other duties that helped so many animals, their owners and the team throughout the GSPCA.

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Happy 85th birthday to our very own Saint David

Submitted by Steve on 11:31, 1st Mar, 2019 | 0

Since the summer of 2015 twice a week David and his wife Gill Dunkerley have been volunteering at the GSPCA.

Today is a very special day for David as he celebrates his 85th year and all the team and animals want to wish him a very happy birthday which he shares with his namesake on what is St David’s Day.

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From the Dragons at the GSPCA Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus and Happy St Davids Day

Submitted by Steve on 11:15, 1st Mar, 2019 | 0

From all of the dragons, doves, animals and team at the GSPCA a Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus and Happy St Davids Day.

On the 1st March St Davids Day is celebrated who is the patron Saint of Wales where the Dragon is on their national flag and the dove is his emblem.

The GSPCA currently has a number of Dragons in need of loving new homes.

Three of the Dragons are Newt, Mr Thatch and Nigel who are looking for homes (Mr Thatch pictured with Welsh cakes).

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Dog and Cat First Aid Course 2019 at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 17:26, 26th Feb, 2019 | 0

On Thursday 28th March we hold our first dog first aid course of 2019 at the GSPCA with a focus on helping save your dogs life.

Taking the course will be GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who has over 20 years working in the field of animal rescue and with over 3000 animals through the doors every year at the GSPCA the team see cases of animal first aid on a daily basis here in Guernsey.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “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.”

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Full Planning Notification for the proposed Wildlife Hospital at the GSPCA – please donate to help this build become a reality

Submitted by Steve on 16:18, 26th Feb, 2019 | 0

Last week the States of Guernsey Planning Department gave the approval for the plans for the proposed new Wildlife Hospital at the GSPCA.

This much needed facility is planned to replace a number of old buildings some which date back to the 1940’s.

Last year the GSPCA launched a fundraising campaign for the facility and now the planning has been granted the fundraising for the facility is a major priority.

With just over £50,000 pledged or raised currently there is still a long way to the £900,000 required to build the GSPCA Wildlife Hospital.

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Mental Health Awareness Training thanks to Guernsey Mind at the GSPCA during #GSPCAPurpleWeek

Submitted by Steve on 16:36, 22nd Feb, 2019 | 0

Last week the GSPCA were not only thinking about the thousands of animals through our care we were also helping support the staff and volunteers who often see distressing scenes and are faced with cruelty and sadness when an animal cannot be helped not to mention the many other diverse situations the team are facing on a daily basis.

Jo Cottell from Guernsey Mind spent two mornings last week at the GSPCA talking to dozens of staff and volunteers about their work, support and work we all have to look after our mental health and well being.

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