Well done to GSPCA staff member Hannah Lesbirel who won gold in the 200m at the Island Games

Submitted by Steve on 11:18, 3rd Jul, 2017 | 0

The GSPCA are extremely proud of Hannah Lesbirel who won gold in the ladies 200m's last week at the Island Games in Gotland.

Hannah works mainly in the GSPCA Charity Shop and also helps in other areas of the Shelter, but last week took gold and first place on a windy day in an amazing 24.69 seconds.

From all at the GSPCA a huge well done to Hannah and we look forward greeting you back at the Shelter as a real champion of Guernsey.

Tomorrow night the GSPCA have a special evening at the Charity Shop as we launch the reopening of our Charity Shop area.

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Thank you to the team from The Travel Corporation helping out at the GSPCA last week

Submitted by Steve on 15:51, 30th Jun, 2017 | 0

Last Friday the wonderful staff from The Travel Corporation joined the team at the GSPCA for the third time this year.

This is the fourth year in a row team members from The Travel Corporation have helped at the GSPCA.

Tom Forman, Emma Kelly, Sarah Gaudion & Eleanor O’Donnell arrived at 9am had a short induction, quick picture with Lexi the akita in need of a home and GSPCA staff member Seb Goman.

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Thanks to Stef from Credit Suisse for helping out at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:21, 30th Jun, 2017 | 0

Last Friday Stefania Mella from Credit Suisse gave up a day in the office to help out at the GSPCA.

We were pleased to welcome back Credit Suisse staff for the fourth year who are always a great help and support to the team at the Shelter and planning additional volunteer days with us later in the summer.

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Free Training Event for Rabbit Owners & those Working With Them by Local Vet & Disinfectant Company to help prevent RHVD2

Submitted by Steve on 14:31, 30th Jun, 2017 | 0

On Tuesday the GSPCA are holding a special training session to help rabbit owners and professionals that may work or care for bunnies due to the outbreak of RHVD2 recently.

The event is open to everyone and free of charge although donations are very much appreciated.

There is no need to book a space but if you could email your name and number and the names of anyone that might join you to [email protected] we can prepare the training room at the GSPCA in advance or please call 01481 257261.

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Thank you La Société Conservation Herd for letting the GSPCA their Car Boot Sale & all that supported

Submitted by Steve on 13:48, 30th Jun, 2017 | 0

Last Sunday the GSPCA joined La Société Conservation Herd for their Car Boot Sale at Saumarez Park.

From all at the GSPCA we would like to thank all involved for the invite and a wonderful event.

We raised £150 and there were lots of winners on the GSPCA stall.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "It was lovely to see some of the calves from La Société Conservation Herd."

"We had a lovely morning fund raising for the 450+ animals in our care and we had loads of winners with one young lad winning an amazing there Jurassic Park Dinosaurs in one go."

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Thank you to all that supported the GSPCA stall at the Leo & Lions Club Family Fun Day at Fairfields

Submitted by Steve on 13:36, 30th Jun, 2017 | 0

Last Saturday the GSPCA joined the Leo and Lions Clubs of Guernsey Family Fun Day.

Despite a grey day there was plenty to do and see and the GSPCA would like to thank all involved with a lovely afternoon.

A fantastic £150 was raised to help the many animals at the Animal Shelter and a huge thank you to all that supported the lovely day.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "Thank you so much to the Leo and Lion Club of Guernsey for allowing us to join them at their Family Fun Day last week we had a lovely time despite the odd shower it was well supported."

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Thank you to La Houguette School Fete for inviting the GSPCA to join them & all that supported

Submitted by Steve on 14:35, 29th Jun, 2017 | 0

On the 17th June the GSPCA joined La Houguette Primary School for their summer school fete.

In the wonderful sunshine the GSPCA had a fantastic afternoon and would like to thank all that supported and helped on what was a lovely afternoon with two of our resident tortoise.

A fantastic £200 was raised and many asked about the animals in need of homes at the GSPCA.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We had a wonderful afternoon at La Houguette Primary School Summer Fete and raised a wonderful £200 to help the 450+ animals in our care."

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Update from the States Vet - WARNING TO ALL RABBIT OWNERS - Rabbit Haemorraghic Viral Disease 2 killing rabbits in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 14:54, 28th Jun, 2017 | 0

Earlier this week the GSPCA released information about a virus that has killed a number of rabbits in Guernsey called RHVD2 which can be seen by visiting - http://gspca.org.gg/blog/warning-all-rabbit-owners-rabbit-haemorraghic-viral-disease-2-killing-rabbits-guernsey

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You are invited to a BBQ & some bubbles to celebrate the opening of our newly floored & look Charity Shop Tuesday 4th July

Submitted by Steve on 14:21, 27th Jun, 2017 | 0

The newly floored and looking GSPCA Charity Shop has reopened its doors thanks to donations from the Mondomundi Group, DWA Flooring and a special thanks to the Work to Benefit team who carried out nearly all of the work.

To celebrate the new look Charity Shop and show case the wonderful looking facility we are inviting you to a free BBQ from 4pm on the 4th July and to a late night opening.

A selection of food will be served from 4pm until 730pm and refreshments including prosecco and soft drinks will be served free of charge.

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WARNING TO ALL RABBIT OWNERS - Rabbit Haemorraghic Viral Disease 2 killing rabbits in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 23:06, 26th Jun, 2017 | 0

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

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

The GSPCA has been in close communication with local vets and the States Vet after concerns of a possible disease affecting rabbits from around Guernsey over recent weeks.

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