Wednesday - GSPCA Opening Hours & Services with the Guernsey Icy Snowy Weather

Submitted by Steve on 09:36, 28th Feb, 2018 | 0

The GSPCA team have been busy making safe the icy and snowy patches around the Shelter for the team and visitors to move around site and care for the animals.

All services and our shop/reception are open today as normal.

This means the GSPCA Shop, Charity Shop (although normal access has been diverted to avoid the slope) and Reception are open 9am to 5pm, with visiting to animal viewing areas (which are limited) 11am to 430pm.

We may close our shop and reception early but we are currently monitoring the weather.

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Durand was found as a scabby stray cat and is now happy, well and loving his new home

Submitted by Steve on 17:50, 27th Feb, 2018 | 0

Last year the GSPCA helped a poorly, nervous stray cat that was covered in scabs.

As no owner could be found Durand as he was named was cared for and treated by the team at the GSPCA.

Durand was quite nervous when he first arrived but with a lot of TLC and vet treatment he improved daily.

Last month Durand finally found his forever home and we have recently had a message from new owners Lewis and Laura to hear how well he is doing.

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Guernsey Icy Snow News from the GSPCA Opening Hours

Submitted by Steve on 10:26, 27th Feb, 2018 | 0

The GSPCA team are busy clearing the icy and snowy patches around the Shelter for the team to move around site to care for the animals.

The team have attempted to clear to the top of Rue des Truchots from the Shelter towards Route de la Croix-au-Bailiff direction.

All services and our shop/reception are open today as normal. So our Shop, Charity Shop and Reception are open 9am to 5pm, visiting to animal viewing areas (which are limited) 11am to 430pm and we continue to operate our 24 hour emergency service.

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Dog & Cat First Aid Training March 2018 - Book your place now to avoid disappointment

Submitted by Steve on 13:02, 26th Feb, 2018 | 0

Next month we are holding a dog and cat first aid course for owners at the GSPCA.

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 four years and have trained over 200 participants to help save animals lives.”

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Advice for pets & wildlife from the GSPCA with possible snow due in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 11:53, 26th Feb, 2018 | 0

With cold weather on the way the GSPCA want pet owners to consider all the animals of Guernsey.

During a cold snap the GSPCA are on full alert, ready to deal with a variety of animals affected by the low temperatures.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "With the coming cold snap and possible snow on its way, at the GSPCA we want to ensure pets and other animals kept and live outside are safe and have all they need."

"Extreme cold weather can kill if your pets and animals haven't got all they need when left outdoors."

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It's #GSPCAPurpleWeek - Waitrose are supporting the GSPCA 145th with Green Tokens at their stores this month

Submitted by Steve on 15:44, 16th Feb, 2018 | 0

Waitrose Guernsey stores are supporting #GSPCAPurpleMWeek and out 145th all this month.

Check out the GSPCA at Waitrose and support us with your green tokens this February.

When you get your green token please pop in the GSPCA slot in the Community Matters box at the Waitrose stores in Admiral Park and the Rohais.

By placing a token in the Community Matters box at your local branch you’re helping your community and if you choose the slot for the GSPCA helping animals in Guernsey.

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Last Day of #GSPCAPurpleWeek - Much needed Birthday gifts are iphones, small counter fridges, kennel floors & see our Wish List

Submitted by Steve on 12:19, 16th Feb, 2018 | 0

To help us care for the animals at the GSPCA we often put out appeals for items we are in need of from hay to new commercial dryers.

Caring for 500+ animals means we always need equipment, feed, medications and so much more to run the Shelter, rescue animals and care for them.

We are currently appealing for help towards a new emergency phone to help with our 24/7 service.

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Half Term Guided Tours at the GSPCA – Book now to guarantee your place Monday 19 to Friday 23 February

Submitted by Steve on 15:32, 15th Feb, 2018 | 0

Would you like to see some of the 500 animals at the GSPCA during half term?

Sadly we aren’t running guided tours during #GSPCAPurpleWeek but next week during half term from Monday 19th February we have a tour at 2pm each day until Friday 23rd February.

This is your opportunity to visit behind the scenes at our Animal Shelter where we have been based for 89 years in St Andrews and gives you the chance to see the work being carried out.

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Temperance the seal pup more than doubles his weight #GSPCAPurpleWeek - please help donate to his care

Submitted by Steve on 11:43, 15th Feb, 2018 | 0

We are pleased to announce that Temperance the seal pup who was rescued at the start of November last year has more than doubled his weight.

The thinnest ever seal pup we have rescued here in Guernsey at only 11kg is now up to 28.2kg.

Head carer of Temperance GSPCA Animal Collection Officer and Marine Mammal Carer at the GSPCA Geoff George is pleased to report the huge gain in weight and improvements in health.

It is even more special as we enter the last two days of GSPCA Purple Week celebrating 145 years of helping animals in Guernsey.

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Collared Lizards abandoned out in the cold left to die

Submitted by Steve on 16:57, 9th Feb, 2018 | 0

Just over a week ago two Collared Lizards were rescued after being abandoned outside in the cold with their tank and no heating and would have surely perished if they hadn’t been rescued.

The GSPCA Ambulance Wardens went out to rescue and collect the lizards and on arrival it was apparent they weren’t well.

Once in the warm and provided with food their condition improved but after a closer veterinary examination there were real concerns for one of them.

Mexico on entry weighed just 30g looking very thin and Oklahoma 34g very bloated.

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