9 trained Dog First Aiders at the GSPCA last night - next course Monday 12th November

Submitted by Steve on 15:13, 29th Mar, 2018 | 0

Last night we held the first dog first aid course at the GSPCA with a focus on helping save your dogs life.

Taking the course was 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.

9 lovely ladies attended the evening and not only learnt how to save a dogs life.

1 lady was returning for a refresher while 8 others attended to learn dog first aid for the first time.

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Temperance the grey seal pup takes her first Spring dip at the GSPCA – Can you spare £5 to feed her a meal of fresh fish

Submitted by Steve on 15:43, 26th Mar, 2018 | 0

We are overjoyed to report that Temperance continues to improve at the GSPCA.

The injured and very poorly grey seal pup was rescued at Beaucette Marina last November has more than doubled her weight and today is in a pool at the GSPCA for the last stage of her rehabilitation.

Temperance was the thinnest grey seal pup to be rescued by the GSPCA and it has been a long road in her care to get her fit enough to get her to where she is today.

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Is the GSPCA the first Animal Shelter to have an electric van donated? Thank you Novamotion, Plug-n-go.com and JER Electrical

Submitted by Steve on 13:29, 23rd Mar, 2018 | 0

The GSPCA would like to say a huge thank you to Novamotion for the wonderful donation of an electric van and to Plug-N-Go.com for the charging point and JER Electrical for fitting the electrical charging point for free.

Novamotion has kindly donated a Renault Kangoo van to the GSPCA which is the first time the Shelter has had an electric vehicle which should help make savings of around £1000 a year in fuel.

The new Animal Ambulance has just been kindly logo’d by Signrite and today is the first day the vehicle is in action.

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Guernsey Beekeeper Association welcomed at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 10:49, 23rd Mar, 2018 | 0

Last month the Guernsey Beekeeper Association moved their apiary to the GSPCA.

The move took place on the 11th February 2018 when the majority of the bee colonies were moved from the old apiary in St Peters to the GSPCA site.

Once the bees were safely re-homed Damian Harris gave a talk at the GSPCA training room.

Amongst the topics covered was the the Asian Hornet strategy and Asian Hornet traps and sachets of attractant plus fondant were also available for purchase.

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Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday 20th May - Book your pitch, join the 5-a-side Mascot football and more

Submitted by Steve on 11:56, 22nd Mar, 2018 | 0

The 2018 Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday will be the seventh and takes place on Sunday 20th May.

On the 20th May 2018 10am to 4pm the GSPCA will be organising a day to celebrate the animals in Guernsey and all the wonderful work that is done to care for them.

We are extremely grateful to all those that made last 6 years such great days and we are hoping this years will be bigger and better.

There will be stalls and fun for all the family - all with an animal theme. 
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A lovely evening learning Cat First Aid - Dog first Aid Course 28th March

Submitted by Steve on 10:30, 22nd Mar, 2018 | 0

On Monday we held the first pet first aid course at the GSPCA with a focus on helping save your cats life.

Taking the course was 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.

5 lovely ladies attended the evening and not only learnt how to save a cats life they also got to meet many at the Shelter after the course.

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Easter Guided Tours over the Easter Holidays between 28th March and 8th April

Submitted by Steve on 15:52, 19th Mar, 2018 | 0

During the school breaks we run a series of guided tours at the GSPCA and we have now planned for 2018 with the next happening over the Easter break

You can also book a tour for a special event or birthday. For details on special tours please see below.

This is your opportunity to visit behind the scenes at our Animal Shelter in St Andrews and see the work being carried out.

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Vale Primary help every single animal at the Shelter #GSPCAPurpleWeek

Submitted by Steve on 16:39, 16th Mar, 2018 | 0

Last month the GSPCA celebrated 145 years with our #GSPCApurpleWeek.

Many got involved and one very special, generous and kind school was Vale Primary who last week donated over 500 items from hay to animal feed to help the 500 animals in our care.

At the start of #GSPCAPurpleWeek GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne went to see the 500 pupils and talk to them about the work of the Shelter and this week three reception classes enjoyed guided tours at the GSPCA.

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EXCITING NEW VACANCY - Full Time GSPCA Community & Training Officer - Help us start Animal Care NVQ's in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 15:47, 16th Mar, 2018 | 0

The GSPCA are extremely excited to announce this New Post being advertised, working in partnership to help the community.

The GSPCA Community & Training Officer is a unique role designed to not only set up the first ever Animal Care NVQ's in Guernsey, it is also a post to help benefit a greater number of placements through Social Security and increase their skills amongst other challenges.

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Fancy a Quiz? - The Plough Inn Quiz in aid of the GSPCA Sunday 18th March 7pm

Submitted by Steve on 12:10, 16th Mar, 2018 | 0

We thought we'd share with you the Plough Inns recent Quiz Questions

1. When is the next Plough Inn quiz?

2. How much is team entry?

3. What is this months chosen charity?

4. How many to make a team?

5. What time does it start?

6. How do I enter?

How Many did you get correct????

Answers

1. This Sunday 18th March

2. £10 per team

3. GSPCA

4. 4 team members

5. 7pm

6. Phone the pub after Midday any day on 720599

Also Food and Mini raffle all the ingredients for a great evening....

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