Volunteer Induction Evening 6.30pm Tuesday 4th April - All welcome

Submitted by Steve on 08:28, 3rd Apr, 2017 | 0

Our fourth volunteer induction evening of 2017 takes place on Tuesday 4th April at 630pm.

We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Shelter in a variety of roles. Volunteers helping raise funds for the GSPCA Animal Shelter Guernsey

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Book your place for an Easter Guided Tour at the GSPCA and see behind the scenes - 12th - 19th April

Submitted by Steve on 12:08, 28th Mar, 2017 | 0

During the school breaks we run a series of guided tours at the GSPCA and we have now planned for 2017 with some special tours for the children. You can also book a tour for a special event or birthday. 

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

We are arranging the guided tours on a series of dates at 2pm with the next being held during the Easter break

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New charity shop team appeal for help for a new floor in our onsite GSPCA Charity Shop

Submitted by Steve on 10:52, 28th Mar, 2017 | 0

The on-site GSPCA Charity Shop has this month welcomed three new faces who will be helping to run the on site shop to raise much needed funds for the hundreds of animals in our care and the thousands we help each year.

We are currently appealing for a kind company to help put a floor into the shop area which has currently got bare concrete.

We are looking at options of vinyl tiles as we allow dogs to visit the shop and appealing for either a floor company to help or a kind donation to help floor our shop.

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Island FM & Trim Dog invite you & your furry friends to the Annual Charity Dog Walk in aid of GSPCA & Guernsey Animal Aid

Submitted by Steve on 09:35, 28th Mar, 2017 | 0

Island FM and Trim Dog would like to invite you and your furry friends to the Annual Charity Dog Walk!

Join us on Sunday 9th April at the Liberation Monument for a 9.30am start.

We’ll enjoy a short stroll together to Bulwer Avenue and back! A registration fee of £5 will be collected to support Animal Aid and the GSPCA

They’ll be goodie bags and certificates for each doggie as well as a raffle for the walkers (tickets on sale from Trim Dog £1 per strip), who could win up to £100 of Trim Dog vouchers!

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Please sponsor Mark Haggarty helping Guernsey animals who is running his first ever marathon and its the London Marathon

Submitted by Steve on 20:10, 26th Mar, 2017 | 0

Guernsey man Mark Haggarty is taking on his first ever marathon and has decided that he would like to help animals in Guernsey for this momentous task.

Mark didn't think when applying for a place in the London Marathon he would be accepted but after finding out that he now has this amazing opportunity he is busy not only preparing for this huge run, he is also raising funds to help the many animals at the GSPCA.

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Come visit the GSPCA at the EY Careers and Skills Show tomorrow

Submitted by Steve on 17:10, 22nd Mar, 2017 | 0

Tomorrow between 9am and 6pm the GSPCA will be at the EY Careers and Skills Show at Beau Sejour.

At our stand we will have members of our team to chat about working for the GSPCA and also the many volunteer opportunities.

Not only will there be members of our team through the day, we will also have a few shelled four legged friends.

To visit the Career Show page and find out more please

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Please help the wild birds of Guernsey - advice from the GSPCA - reports of Trichomonosis in finches and other species

Submitted by Steve on 13:32, 21st Mar, 2017 | 0

The GSPCA has been made aware of a number of wild birds being seen as well as rescued birds coming into the Shelter with ailments that could likely be Trichomonosis .

Trichomonosis is the name given to a disease caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas gallinae. The disease is also known as ‘canker’ when seen in pigeons and doves, and as ‘frounce’ when seen in birds of prey. It has been known as a disease of cage birds for some time.

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Regency Bedding's EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA with Island FM and Outdoor Guernsey - Sunday 16th April

Submitted by Steve on 09:24, 21st Mar, 2017 | 0

Island FM have teamed up with Regency Bedding and have created an exciting event and fundraiser to introduce Primary School Children to a fun afternoon of Taster Sessions of Alternative Sports and Activities with Outdoor Guernsey at Rue Maingy Activity Centre.

The Sporting activities will include; Archery, the Indoor Climbing Wall and High Ropes.

Families will be invited to join us from 11a.m. on Sunday 16th April at Rue Maingy.

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50 years on the team at the GSPCA remember the Supertanker Torrey Canyon and all the wildlife affected

Submitted by Steve on 22:41, 16th Mar, 2017 | 0

On the 18th March 1967 Supertanker Torrey Canyon ran aground on rocks between Land's End and the Scilly Isles and leaked its cargo of oil into the sea.

The 974-ft (297m) tanker, which was carrying a cargo of 119,328 tonnes of crude oil, hit Pollard's Rock in the Seven Stones reef. The oil patch was believed to be the biggest ever to threaten the West Country coastline and the Channel Islands.

There were fears that the supertanker could catch fire or break-up in heavy seas.

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The Outlook is Warmer at the GSPCA thanks to Guernsey Gas

Submitted by Steve on 21:50, 16th Mar, 2017 | 0

After hearing that a new gas boiler was on the GSPCA’s wish list for improvements to their facilities, Guernsey Gas has stepped in, fitting and providing a brand new Vaillant gas condensing boiler for the animal welfare charity.

Steve Byrne from the GSPCA explained: "Our old boiler had fallen into disrepair."

"Without hot water we are unable to carry out many of the tasks required to care for some of the animals we look after."

"This includes washing oiled sea birds, cleaning out animal enclosures and general cleaning for implements and utensils."

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