Warning & advice as the search goes on for the L’Ancresse snake – any information please call 257261

Submitted by Steve on 09:48, 28th Jun, 2018 | 0

Trained volunteers from the GSPCA are carrying out searches of the southern area of L’Ancresse Common after a dog walker reported seeing the tail-end of a fairly large snake enter the gorse.

Police officers are liaising with John Knight, President of the GSPCA and a vet who also specialises in exotic animals, and States Vet David Chamberlain.

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Hot Cars Kill Dogs & hot pavements damage feet- GSPCA have been called to a number of dogs left in vehicles in recent days

Submitted by Steve on 07:28, 27th Jun, 2018 | 0

The GSPCA during hot weather often receive reports from concerned members of the public that have seen dogs locked in cars and the recent few days have been no different

The GSPCA team have been out to a number of vehicles with reports of dogs locked inside with little or no ventilation.

With the warm weather and direct sunlight, dogs in cars are potentially in a situation where you could kill your pet if it is left, regardless of the situation.

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Huge thanks to Petplan Charitable Trust helping towards our GSPCA Urgent Kennel Appeal and dogs like Scruffy

Submitted by Steve on 17:13, 26th Jun, 2018 | 0

The GSPCA would like to say a huge thank you to the Petplan Charitable Trust.

As a result of our recent Urgent Kennel Appeal the Petplan Charitable Trust have donated £5,000 to this must needed and urgent work.

Over the last two months much needed work on the kennel floors has taken place, but this uncovered major drain and structural issues.

Our kennels which were built in 2005 had a vinyl flooring put down which had sadly got to a point recently where new flooring was desperately needed which has been taking place since mid May. 

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Painting team from Northern Trust help spruce up the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:05, 26th Jun, 2018 | 0

On Tuesday 19th June Northern Trust staff came for their third volunteer day of 2018.

Over the previous four years 125 volunteers from Northern Trust have helped out at the GSPCA, with 38 staff helping in 2014 and a further 26 helping in 2015, 34 in 2016 and 16 in 2017, 11 earlier this year and additional 9 last week taking the total to 134.

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Island FM join in with Bring Your Dog to Work Day

Submitted by Steve on 16:31, 22nd Jun, 2018 | 0

All around Guernsey businesses and offices have had their 4 legged friends come to work and it has been fantastic to see Island FM getting involved.

Having a dog in the room can make human colleagues more cooperative, reduce stress, increase job satisfaction and productivity.

When adopting a dog or any animal from the GSPCA we often ask how many hours potential owners may be at work.  Perhaps the question should actually be - are you able to take your dog to work?

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GSPCA Join the Recovery Fayre at Shiloh Church

Submitted by Steve on 16:20, 22nd Jun, 2018 | 0

Earlier today GSPCA team members Michelle Champion and Tim Pellett attended the Recovery Fayre at Shiloh Church.

Pets have been seen as great therapy in helping those recovering form all sorts of ailments and life challenges and we see many volunteers at the GSPCA that benefit both mentally and physically.

Tim, Michelle, Alfie the rat and Molly the staffi spent the afternoon talking to those at the Recovery Fayre about our work and opportunities at the GSPCA and we would like to say a huge thank you to all involved and for inviting us along.

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Ravenscroft Ltd Presented with the Champions Giant Animal Mascot 5-A-Side Shield

Submitted by Steve on 15:51, 22nd Jun, 2018 | 0

Earlier today GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne popped along to Ravenscroft Ltd at the Market Buildings to present them with certificates and the Champions Giant Animal Mascot 5-a-side Shield.

At the GSPCA Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday last month the team from Ravenscroft Ltd beat every team in their way to become the 2018 champions.

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Green fingered Volunteers & Businesses needed at the GSPCA to help with Gardening, Conservation & Grounds

Submitted by Steve on 11:42, 22nd Jun, 2018 | 0

At the GSPCA we have many lovely areas that need caring for and we are currently appealing for volunteers to help around site.

From cutting the grass to helping care for our ponds, wedding to landscaping, pressure washing to dead heading flowers, planting to hedge cutting, watering to caring for pathes there is always plenty to do at the GSPCA.

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WARNING TO ALL RABBIT OWNERS - Rabbit Haemorraghic Viral Disease 2

Submitted by Steve on 16:23, 21st Jun, 2018 | 0

The GSPCA is asking all rabbits to take great care as Rabbit Haemorraghic Viral Disease (RHVD2) variant 2 has been discovered once again here in Guernsey.

The fatal disease is a huge risk to unvaccinated rabbits and especially to those in outside enclosures.

Last year the GSPCA were in close communication with local vets and the States Vet after the disease was discovered for the first time in Guernsey which resulted in a number of deaths and many rabbit owners vaccinating their pets.

The GSPCA helps over 150 wild and domestic rabbits every year.

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Picnic in the Park with the Rotary Club of Guernsey & Guernsey Mind at Government House Saturday 7th July - see the GSPCA there

Submitted by Steve on 15:43, 21st Jun, 2018 | 0

Rotary Club Guernsey & MIND Guernsey are working together to raise funds to train a trainer in mental health. Mental health has a stigma, which needs to be removed. Mental health can effect anyone at any age and comes in many forms, from Anorexia, post natal depression, stress in the work place or home, depression, PTSD through to bereavement and much much more.

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