Submitted by Steve on 15:58, 28th Nov, 2018 |
At the GSPCA we currently have 113 hedgehogs in our care and they keep on coming.
Many will think that hedgehogs will be tucked up for the Winter by now but this is far from the truth.
Every day the GSPCA are rescuing and helping hedgehogs in need and many only a month or two old.
Publicity for hedgehogs often includes that they hibernate during the Winter months but unless the temperature is below 5C they struggle to huddle down for what should be a long slumber.
Submitted by Steve on 13:20, 22nd Nov, 2018 |
Over the last two months students from the Guernsey College Access Course have been volunteering at the GSPCA.
Each week they have been giving up an afternoon in the classroom to attend the GSPCA to help with work around the Animal Shelter and care for the 500+ animals.
Tim Pellett GSPCA Community and Training Officer said “The Guernsey College Access Course students have been a great help at the GSPCA.”
“From walking the dogs to feeding the many rabbits the Guernsey College Access Course have helped in many areas around the GSPCA.”
Submitted by Steve on 12:02, 22nd Nov, 2018 |
Over the last month the GSPCA have been delighted and extremely grateful to all of the help from the Guernsey Adults with Leaning Disabilities who have been helping out at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.
On their first day last month they were met by the GSPCA Community and Training Officer Tim Pellett who gave them an induction and then able working alongside the Work to Benefit workforce they have helped with many tasks around the GSPCA.
Submitted by Steve on 10:59, 22nd Nov, 2018 |
During the last weekend of October the GSPCA team went along to the Sound event that took place at St James.
The two day event show cased the amazing musical talent in Guernsey and the GSPCA supported with our stall raising funds for the many animals in our care and promoting our Buy a Brick appeal for the proposed new Wildlife Hospital.
Michelle Champion GSPCA team member said “We had a lovely two days at Sound and not only got to watch and listen to great local bands and performers, but we also helped raise funds for the many animals at the GSPCA.”
Submitted by Steve on 10:02, 22nd Nov, 2018 |
This Friday St Martins Primary School students after a series of Epic days will be selling cakes along with drinks this between 345pm and 4pm at the GSPCA next to the Pet Department of our Charity Shop on Rue des Truchots, St Andrews.
The children from St Martins Primary School over the last month have enjoyed a tour, helping read to the animals, make fresh feeders for them, helped with our conservation work around site and finish their 4th day at the Shelter selling cakes to raise funds for the animals in our care.
Submitted by Steve on 13:38, 20th Nov, 2018 |
On Saturday 10th November 2018 Sidney’s Sponsored Events ran another fantastic evening of entertainment from the 40’s with UK Act Jill Daniels and many other entertainers.
With those there in Fancy dress 40s style and Black Tie as well as a room superbly decorated everyone enjoyed a fantastic night in aid of the GSPCA, Clic Sargent and the Royal British Legion.
Submitted by Steve on 12:54, 20th Nov, 2018 |
Last week an appeal went out to help Lucy a cat who needed an operation due to a large growth.
We are saddened to report that after the operation and further investigation an extremely large intestinal lymphoma was found which was inoperable.
The GSPCA would like to thank you to all that supported Lucy and the very kind words.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Lucy was such an amazing cat and we are all devasted that we were unable to help such a loving and sweet cat.”
Submitted by Steve on 12:31, 20th Nov, 2018 |
On Friday a third team of 7 HSBC Private Bank staff spent the day helping out at the GSPCA.
Once again the group arrived just after 9am where they were greeted by Tim Pellett GSPCA Community and Training Officer who after a quick safety briefing got them off to work around the site helping clean, tidy, garden, paint and care for the many animals at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.
7 staff from HSBC Private Bank helped on Monday, 10 on Wednesday taking the total last week to an amazing 24 staff having helped at the GSPCA.
Submitted by Steve on 13:16, 15th Nov, 2018 |
Yesterday a second team of 10 HSBC Private Bank staff spent the day helping out at the GSPCA.
Once again the group arrived just after 9am where they were greeted by Tim Pellett GSPCA Community and Training Officer who after a quick safety briefing got them off to work around the site helping clean, tidy, garden, paint and care for the many animals at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.
7 staff from HSBC Private Bank helped on Monday taking the total this week to 17 and a third group arrives tomorrow to help at the GSPCA.
Submitted by Steve on 12:31, 15th Nov, 2018 |
It’s that time already and the GSPCA will be at the Round Table Christmas Fayre this weekend.
Taking place on Sunday 18th November 2018 between 10am and 4pm at Beau Sejour.
Set to be the largest ever with 50 charities represented!
Free entry and a free shuttle bus from Amherst School if the car park fills up.
For more details on the event please contact Roy on 07781 100296.
