Increase in calls about dogs worrying sheep and livestock - please ensure your dogs aren't putting other animals at risk

Submitted by Steve on 22:57, 7th Mar, 2017 | 0

In the last week the GSPCA have had a number of calls of dogs worrying livestock and not under control in public places.

During Spring many farm and wild animals are preparing to give birth or nest and dogs not kept under control can really put these animals and their young at risk.

Over the last few days the GSPCA have been out daily to sheep that have escaped from fields and some have been as a direct result to dogs being out with no owner in sight chasing the animals from their enclosures.

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Gym chickens find their way home thanks to the media

Submitted by Steve on 19:03, 7th Mar, 2017 | 0

We are pleased to report that thanks to the media coverage from the stray chickens found at Beau Sejour they are now back home with their owners.

The birds had been missing for some days and the owners had tried to locate them and when they saw them in the recent media coverage they came straight up to the Shelter and the birds are now happy and back home where they belong.

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A huge thank you from the GSPCA to Source Recruitment who help out and become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor

Submitted by Steve on 18:47, 7th Mar, 2017 | 0

On Saturday 18th February a team of staff from Source Recruitment arrived at the GSPCA to help around the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

The GSPCA are extremely grateful to Source Recruitment as not only did they do a great deal to help at the Shelter but they have also recently joined the GSPCA as a Silver Angel Pen Pal Sponsor and so help support the many animals in our care.

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Update on avian influenza (bird flu) in the UK and advice on how to reduce the risks

Submitted by Steve on 12:00, 3rd Mar, 2017 | 0

For Guernsey bird owners this advice was issued earlier this year by the States Vet in light of the continued UK restrictions -

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Volunteer Induction Evening 6.30pm Monday 6th March - All welcome

Submitted by Steve on 11:33, 3rd Mar, 2017 | 0

Our third volunteer induction evening of 2017 takes place on Monday 7th March 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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Catrina the road accident cat still at the vets and doing well

Submitted by Steve on 11:23, 3rd Mar, 2017 | 0

We are pleased to report that Catrina the cat continues to improve although she is still under the care of the vets.

Sadly as no owner has come forward for Catrina in the 21 days required under Guernsey law.  The job we have now at the GSPCA with the help of Isabelle Vets is to get her well and strong enough to find her a home.

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A year since the rescue of Olivia - Did you know today is World Wildlife Day - could you help the wildlife at the Shelter?

Submitted by Steve on 08:57, 3rd Mar, 2017 | 0

World Wildlife Day is an opportunity to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and to raise awareness of the multitude of benefits that conservation provides to people.

At the same time, the Day reminds us of the urgent need to step up the fight against wildlife crime, which has wide-ranging economic, environmental and social impacts.  Wildlife has an intrinsic value and contributes to the ecological, genetic, social, economic, scientific, educational, cultural, recreational and aesthetic aspects of sustainable development and human well-being.

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Students Rhianna and Cara set up Trick'n'Treat as part of the Student Business Challenge to support the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 12:16, 28th Feb, 2017 | 0

The GSPCA were recently approached by Rhianna Trump and Cara Lenfestey who are both 12 and go to Guernsey Grammar and Sixth Form Centre.  Rhianna and Cara have set up their very own company called Trick'n'Treat and are supporting the GSPCA through the sales of their products as part of the Student Business Challenge. Here is a list of some of their range on sale which you can purchase some on sale at the GSPCA:

No Chocolate Brownies for Dogs £1.80

Ham and Cheese treats for Dogs £2.00

Tuna Treats for Cats and Dogs  £2.00

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Did you leave your chickens at the gym? Two stray chickens found at Beau Sejour now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 10:49, 28th Feb, 2017 | 0

Earlier this month two chickens were rescued at Beau Sejour.

The two birds weren't actually in the gym but walking around the car park through the cars and vans parking.

GSPCA Animal Collection Officer Geoff George was called out on the 16th February and to date no owner has come forward.

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The GSPCA ask please Think Fairtrade and Free Range this Pancake Day

Submitted by Steve on 21:59, 27th Feb, 2017 | 0

Tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday also know to many as Pancake Day and many of us will shopping for our ingredients.  The GSPCA would like to remind everyone to think of the produce that you are going to use and please look to buy Animal Welfare friendly products such as free range eggs.

Although the EU legislation has forced many battery farms to improve their standards, chickens that live as free range birds have a much better quality of life.

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