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Yesterday (27th September) MEPs, the European Commissioner for Health & Food Safety Vytenis Andriukaitis and key figures from the animal welfare world united at the European Parliament to highlight the important developments to companion welfare in the EU. Organised by the EU Dog & Cat Alliance, key speakers included President of the Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals Sirpa Pietikäinen MEP who also hosted the event. The EU Dog & Cat Alliance is calling for an Action Plan to tackle the illegal trade in dogs and cats in the EU.
Today a team of staff 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 third year who are always a great help to the team at the Shelter.
Earlier today Gareth the Gannet was returned back to the wild after three weeks of rehabilitation at the GSPCA.
The young bird was rescued weak and thin three weeks ago at Port Soif by Animal Collection Officer Geoff George and spent over a week in our intensive care room for large sea birds and sea mammals until he was fit enough to be placed on to one of our rehabilitation pools.
After nearly two weeks on our pools it was decided with his fitness much improved and the fair weather to release him on the north of Guernsey.
On Saturday the GSPCA were invited along to Bon Air Summer Fair which was in aid of the hundreds of animals at the Animal Shelter.
Organised by Ricky Mahy Director from Create Limited, Chartered Architects and Surveyors, his wife Elaine and many friends the weather was great and with plenty of stalls and food on sale a lovely afternoon was had by all that popped along and supported.
After having a seriously difficult task, judges have chosen the winners for each of the categories in the Guernsey Press Pride of Guernsey Awards.
The awards are aimed at celebrating those islanders doing extraordinary things every day, they had almost 250 people or groups to choose from across 12 categories.
The GSPCA are extremely proud of GSPCA Ambulance Collection Driver Geoff George who has been short listed as a finalist in the Emergency Hero category sponsored by Rossborough.
At the GSPCA we have seen a fantastic response to our recent Birthday and Special occasion guided tours and have already got many booked in over the coming weeks.
From young to old we now offer a unique experience for a loved one, family member or friend to see behind the scenes at the GSPCA.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "This year we have started offering unique birthday and special guided tours and they have been proving hugely popular."
"We have also now teamed up with Island Mums and provide card holders a discount on this wonderful experience."
On Tuesday evening the GSPCA held our second induction this month and greeted 12 new faces wanting to help out at the Animal Shelter and 24/7 work that is carried out.
Those present were interested in helping with dog walking to reception, cat pen cleaning to helping with the wildlife, fund raising to volunteering to gain experience for their CV and some to help gain life skills.
Some of those attending were students from Beucamps, Elizabeth College, Grammar School and Ladies College carrying out Duke of Edinburgh or volunteer placements.
Earlier this week a Corn Snake was found and rescued by the GSPCA on Route de la Mare de Carteret.
After advertising the stray snake online and through the local media we are delighted to report that the female 5 year old snake who was very much loved and missed by her owner is now home safe and sound.
Owner Teresa Rodgers said "She is doing well and letting us handle her again without any problems."
"Jake has two corn snakes a male Corn Flake and Pop Corn a female."
"She is 5 years old and Jake has had her from a baby."