GSPCA Poison Garden Official Opening thanks to St Andrews Floral Group, Vets4Pets, Guernsey Kennel Club & Island Dog Training

Submitted by Steve on 12:40, 24th Jun, 2017 | 0

Today the GSPCA with St Andrews Floral Group celebrated the official opening of the first Channel Island Poison Garden, an educational area to help teach pet owners of dogs and cats the plants to take care when planting.

This has been all thanks to three major sponsors Vets4Pets Guernsey, Island Dog Training Club and the Guernsey Kennel Club.

But the thanks doesn't stop there a major thank you must go to Steve and the Work to Benefit team that have put hundreds of hours into the project.

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Join the GSPCA at the South Show & their Fun Dog Show Saturday 12th August

Submitted by Steve on 14:44, 23rd Jun, 2017 | 0

Come and join the South ‘Fun Dog Show’ 2017 at the South Show at St Martins Community Centre Field on Saturday 12th August.

The Show opens at 10.00 and to register they are asking you arrive before 2.50pm for a 3.00pm start.

Just £1.00 entry fee per dog and you can enter as many classes as you are eligible for.

All Dogs must be fully vaccinated and kept on a lead at all times.

All Island dogs are welcome.

Compered & judged by Steve Byrne of the GSPCA and supported by Creature Comforts.

The classes include -

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GSPCA chosen as finalist in the Sure Customer Service Awards in Best Use of Social Media & Volunteer Suzy Rose Highly Commended

Submitted by Steve on 09:59, 22nd Jun, 2017 | 0

The GSPCA have been recently contacted by the Sure Customer Service Awards with the wonderful news that we are a finalist in the Best Use of Social Media.

This follows a period of public nominations, and a judging panel meeting last week to decide the deserved finalists in each of the nine categories.

We have also been informed that GSPCA volunteer, Suzy Rose, whilst not a finalist, was highly commended in the category of Humble Volunteer.

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The GSPCA are devastated to report that Rocco the grey seal pup sadly passes away

Submitted by Steve on 08:00, 22nd Jun, 2017 | 0

This morning the GSPCA have been devastated to find that Rocco the Jersey grey seal pup who was rescued on Sunday by the BDMLR team, arrived in Guernsey on Tuesday and has been under the care of the team and the vets passed away in the early hours of this morning.

Rocco was rescued the same afternoon that Sami the Jersey seal pup was released back in her home waters.

This is the first ever grey seal pup the GSPCA has had rescued and come into care in the middle of the summer which is extremely unseasonal and never been seen before.

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A huge thank you to Rachele Nolan for nearly 4 months of 5 days a week volunteering at the GSPCA who flies home to South Africa

Submitted by Steve on 00:10, 22nd Jun, 2017 | 0

All of the team are really going to miss Rachele Nolan who has been an amazing part of the team for the last 4 months.

Since March this year Rachele has been helping all day Monday to Friday and even a few weekends at the GSPCA.

Rachele has been visiting family here in Guernsey but during her visit she wanted to volunteer out at the Animal Shelter so after her induction she started back in March and ever since has been a huge help to the team and hundreds of animals in our care.

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Guernsey Press feature Bengi the oldest dog in need of a home at the GSPCA - don't forget Friday is Take Your Dog to Work Day

Submitted by Steve on 23:37, 21st Jun, 2017 | 0

Last week we had a visit from Guernsey Press reporter Helen Devonshire who got to meet Bengi the oldest dog in need of a home at the GSPCA.

Helen was visiting as the Guernsey Press were kindly doing an article to try and help find Bengi a new and loving home.

GSPCA kennel staff Teresa Mourant and Seb Goman had the privilege to show Helen one of their favourite dogs currently in our care.

Teresa said "We all love Bengi at the GSPCA as he is such a character."

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See the GSPCA stall at Le Viaër Marchi Monday 3rd July at Saumarez Park

Submitted by Steve on 23:10, 21st Jun, 2017 | 0

Is Monday the 3rd July in your diary?

Once again the GSPCA are looking forward joining the National Trust at Le Viaër Marchi on Monday 3rd July.

We will be setting up from 4pm for a 5pm start and if you can help volunteer please do get in touch.

Held on the first Monday of July (in any year), Le Viaër Marchi is a colourful and widely anticipated annual event in Guernsey’s calendar and continues to be the Guernsey National Trust’s greatest fundraiser.

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St Martins Primary School Epic Week at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 22:52, 21st Jun, 2017 | 0

Last week around 30 children from St Martins Primary School enjoyed an Epic Week in the sun at the GSPCA.

The week was arranged thanks to Clare Giles the Assistant Head of St Martin’s Primary School who met with GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne some weeks ago to see how the children could help out at the GSPCA, have fun and learn about the work of the Animal Shelter.

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Join us at Le Friquet Garden Centre Family Fun Day from 11am on Saturday 22nd July

Submitted by Steve on 22:07, 21st Jun, 2017 | 0

Le Friquet Garden Centre are holding an annual Family Fun Day in aid of the GSPCA on Saturday 22nd July from 11am on their front lawn.

Their activities are free, ranging from fun planting workshops, face painting, bouncy Castles and music. 

We will be there with our fund raising stall with all the classic tombolas and other games to raise funds for the GSPCA.

Also there will be a BBQ, music and even 20% off instore for Island Mums card holders

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Hot Cars Kill Dogs & hot pavements damage feet- As the hot weather continues please think of your pets

Submitted by Steve on 09:27, 21st Jun, 2017 | 0

With another roasting day ahead of us the GSPCA want to ensure all pet owners take care of their animals.

The GSPCA during hot weather always receive reports from concerned members of the public that have seen dogs locked in cars and other animals in glass houses.

The last month has been no different with dogs being reported in cars to pigs in greenhouses.

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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