Submitted by Steve on 11:15, 18th Apr, 2017 |
From the GSPCA we would like to say a MASSIVE thank you to all involved and supported an amazing Easter Event on Sunday.
The event was all thanks to Island FM who teamed up with Regency Bedding and 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 included Archery, the Indoor Climbing Wall and High Ropes.
Submitted by Steve on 16:49, 14th Apr, 2017 |
Yesterday the team at the GSPCA welcomed Heidi Chambers and her family for a guided tour at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.
RSPCA Chief Inspector Heidi Chambers is in Guernsey visiting family and has known the GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne for many years as they were colleagues when he worked for the RSPCA in the UK.
Steve gave Heidi and her family a behind the scenes tour of the GSPCA and explained the 24/7 work carried out here in Guernsey helping animals and the community.
Submitted by Steve on 20:37, 13th Apr, 2017 |
Earlier this year GSPCA staff Seb Goman and Teresa Mourant spent over 6 weeks volunteering to train to complete their Level 1 as a Puppy Assistant at the Animal Shelter.
To complete their level 1 they had to -
Submitted by Steve on 19:34, 13th Apr, 2017 |
The GSPCA would like to pass on an update in Guernsey from the UK authorities about Avian Flu who today have relaxed restrictions due to the mild spring for poultry and bird keepers.
Below is an update in the UK from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) -
Submitted by Steve on 15:44, 13th Apr, 2017 |
Petplan and the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) have joined forces for the fifth year of the Animal Charity Awards. The awards celebrate the outstanding work of staff and volunteers in animal charities and not-for-profit organisations across the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands.
The team at the GSPCA are overjoyed to report that Geoff George GSPCA Animal Collection Officer from nearly 5000 nominations is one of three finalists for the Animal Charity Employee of the Year.
Submitted by Steve on 09:27, 13th Apr, 2017 |
Please remember that in the case of an emergency, sick, injured or stray animal(s) please call 01481 257261 and choose the 24 hour emergency option.
The times are below for reception when you can pop in and buy everything from Easter toys to presents for your pets from the GSPCA Animal Shelter. The GSPCA want to wish everyone a very Happy Easter.
Submitted by Steve on 21:20, 12th Apr, 2017 |
Last month a young man and a young lady interested in an animal care career spent a week experiencing work and helping out at the GSPCA.
Charles Allen and Bethany Shackcloth from Les Beaucamps High spent a four long shifts working with the team at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.
Where as many of their fellow students were carrying out work experience 9am to 5pm, Charles and Bethany although only worked a 4 day week their shifts were much longer being from 8am in the morning until 6pm at night as the staff at the GSPCA have to work long days to care for the animals.
Submitted by Steve on 21:04, 12th Apr, 2017 |
Be aware this weekend you could be putting your pet at risk at Easter if you feed your pet chocolate intended for people or they manage to find those carefully hidden from the children.
Across the Bailiwick we are all stocking up Easter eggs and chocolate as gifts for family and loved ones, but the GSPCA has an important message for pet owners.
Submitted by Steve on 08:28, 12th Apr, 2017 |
Last week we held our fourth volunteer induction of 2017 at the GSPCA and saw another packed room of 15 new helpers keen to learn how they can get involved with us here at the Animal Shelter adding to the 62 inducted this year taking this years inducted volunteers to a total of 77 not including others that have helped from businesses, groups and other organisations.
Submitted by Steve on 07:43, 12th Apr, 2017 |
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 and starting today.
