A very busy Taste of Guernsey Seafront Sunday - Thank you from the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 14:57, 28th Jun, 2016 | 0

The GSPCA once again joined in what was a lovely Taste of Guernsey Seafront Sunday on the weekend.

Our stall at the Taste Seafront Sunday was just outside Marks and Spencer with all of our fun games and tombolas which helped raise £614.49p for the animals in our care.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We had a lovely day at the Taste of Guernsey Seafront Sunday and it was amazing to meet and chat to many of the lovely visitors off the two cruise liners that were in the Little Russell."

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Last few days to vote in the Pride of Guernsey Awards and GSPCA are lucky enough to have a number of entries

Submitted by Steve on 07:45, 28th Jun, 2016 | 0

The GSPCA and a fantastic supporter nominated in the Pride of Guernsey Awards and there are a few days left to nominate.

You may have recently read in the Guernsey Press recently that our amazing Volunteer Wardens and also amazing Geoff George Animal Collection Officer are both entered in the Pride of Guernsey 'Emergency Hero Award'. Thankfully the decision isn't down to the GSPCA as all are fantastic but to find out all that are entered please visit - http://prideofguernsey.com/

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After months of care Bonnie the Grey Seal Pup in Guernsey is now back in the wild - released in Jethou, thanks to all involved

Submitted by Steve on 00:04, 25th Jun, 2016 | 0

Today while many have been talking about #Brexit the GSPCA have had a busy morning preparing and releasing Bonnie the seal pup back to the wild.

Bonnie who was the thinnest seal pup the GSPCA had ever rescued has taken from January until today to build her weight, health and strength to be set free into the wild.

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Please send us your pictures of your dogs in work today, tag @GSPCA and hashtag #BringYourDogToWorkDay to join this global day

Submitted by Steve on 00:32, 24th Jun, 2016 | 0

It's Friday 24th June so please post your pictures of your dog in work today so we can see the lucky pooches who will be in vans, offices and schools with their owners.

When posting online to share please tag @GSPCA and why not hastag #BringYourDogToWorkDay to join others with this global day.

Having a dog in the room can make human colleagues more cooperative, reduce stress, increase job satisfaction and productivity.

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Special guided tour shows off the GSPCA to visitors from the opposite side of the world - would you like to book a tour?

Submitted by Steve on 00:17, 24th Jun, 2016 | 0

On Thursday a group of 4 islanders with 3 visiting family members from Australia had a special guided tour of the GSPCA.

The group were shown behind the scenes and learnt from Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager about the rich history of the GSPCA and future plans.

From seeing baby birds being feed to young hedgehogs, holding tortoise to seeing Bonnie the seal pup and of course the highlight Olivia the turtle.

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GSPCA welcome Rick Hayman Managing Director from Medimark who visited and provided staff and volunteers training

Submitted by Steve on 23:54, 23rd Jun, 2016 | 0

Over the last two days the GSPCA welcomed Rick Hayman who is the Managing Director of Medimark Scientific Ltd who manufacture a number of products that are used world wide to clean in a variety of environments, especially vets and animal shelters.

Rick is a massive supporter of animal charities and has even volunteered on a Mission Rabies project which is a charity that vaccinates dogs in Africa and other parts of the developing world to help stop this deadly disease.

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A huge thank you to States Works for delivering fresh water for Olivia the loggerhead turtle today

Submitted by Steve on 23:28, 23rd Jun, 2016 | 0

Today the GSPCA undertook a full clean of Olivia's pool which we couldn't have done without the wonderful help from a vehicle and kind driver from States Works.

Olivia who has been in our care since the beginning of March has seen so many kind and thoughtful people help towards her care and while we await for her Cites documents to allow her to travel and fund raise for her care and flight we continue to feed and prepare her for the long journey.

Now she has been eating large amounts of mostly Waitrose Rohais squid she puts on weight each day and grows stronger.

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Bonnie the grey seal pup to be released back to the wild on Jethou on Friday

Submitted by Steve on 23:09, 23rd Jun, 2016 | 0

Bonnie the grey seal pup who was rescued on the 16th January has been through a long rehabilitation and she is currently have her last night at the GSPCA.

When rescued she was close to death being extremely thin and having a number of debilitating health conditions.

Bonnie was without doubt the thinnest seal pup we have ever rescued at only 14kgs when at the time she should have been around 40kg.

After a long period of treatment and care she is finally ready for the wild.

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Hot drinks now on sale at the GSPCA Reception Shop open 9am - 5pm Monday - Saturday

Submitted by Steve on 22:18, 21st Jun, 2016 | 0

Today at the GSPCA the first hot coffee was sold to Helen Holmes one of the staff at the Animal Shelter as we launched our new hot drinks machine.

A selection of hot drinks are now on sale at the reception area of the GSPCA between 9am and 5pm Monday to Saturday, we are closed on Bank Holidays and Sundays.

Drinks include coffee, latte, mocha, cappuccino, tea and we will soon have hot soup varieties all for just £2 each.

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3 stray budgie found near Saumarez Park now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 21:40, 21st Jun, 2016 | 0

This evening three stray budgies were found near Saumarez Park which were kindly transported to the GSPCA by Leo Thomas founder of Sarnia Guinea Pig Rescue.

The two male and one female birds were found together and both males are in fairly good condition, with the female bird with a few small injuries but otherwise fine.

The birds have been named Major, Manuel and Sybil.

We have already had a number of stray canaries and budgies found this year and sadly many are never claimed and are either rehomed or cared for at the Animal Shelter.

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