Cuddly toys needed as prizes for our Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday 15th May 2016

Submitted by Steve on 11:35, 8th May, 2016 | 0

At the GSPCA we are normally appealing for homes for animals, but we are currently appealing for your unwanted soft toys.

It is that time of year that we are at many events and we are running low on cuddly toys which we use as prizes on some of our games to help raise funds for the Shelter.

If you have any unwanted soft toys then please pop them up to the Shelter or if you need a vehicle to pick up quite a few then please let us know and we can arrange collection.

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Kit Kats major operation - could you help this very poorly cat

Submitted by Steve on 11:27, 8th May, 2016 | 0

On the 23rd March of this year a very poorly sweet stray cat was brought into the GSPCA after being found wandering into someones kitchen near Les Genats Estate.

As with all strays under the Guernsey Animal Welfare Ordinance 2012 we held the 7 year old tabby for 21 days but sadly due to no microchiip, tag or lost report we were unable to find the owner of what we found to be a very sick cat.

Kit Kat as he has been fondly named is one of the friendliest cats we have at the GSPCA but sadly has a number of health issues.

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4 new volunteers inducted at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:48, 5th May, 2016 | 0

Often our volunteer inductions fill the room where we hold them and this week we held the 5th induction of 2016.

On Tuesday we greeted 4 new volunteers which made for a lovely group to talk to at the Shelter in St Andrews.

The volunteer induction was given by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne which started just after 6.30pm.

The new volunteers found out about the work at the GSPCA and how to help safely.

A pack was handed to each and also a certificate of attendance and thanks.

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Green fingered Northern Trust volunteers help out at the GSPCA with conservation work

Submitted by Steve on 14:21, 5th May, 2016 | 0

On Monday the 3rd May the GSPCA team and St Andrews Floral Group were joined by 5 volunteers from  Northern Trust who gave up a day in the office to help the team paint, decorate and other work at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

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Show Us Your Pets - Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday picture board 15th May

Submitted by Steve on 12:49, 5th May, 2016 | 0

Not got a dog you can bring down to the Seafront Sunday?

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Make, bake & sell cake to help a turtle and seal this GSPCA Cupcake Week Monday 16th - Sunday 22nd May

Submitted by Steve on 12:27, 5th May, 2016 | 0

Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd May 2016 is the fourth GSPCA Cupcake Week here in Guernsey

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "Can you make/bake & sell cupcakes to raise money for the GSPCA?"  

"By getting involved you will be helping many injured and abandoned animals like Bonnie the seal pup and Olivia the turtle, Betty the english bull dog and Monkey the diabetic cat, not to mention the many hedgehogs and baby birds." 

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Liberation Day fun with the GSPCA at the Last Post and in St Peter Port this coming Monday - can you help volunteer?

Submitted by Steve on 11:09, 5th May, 2016 | 0

This Monday to celebrate Liberation Day the GSPCA will be in two locations raising funds and helping with the festivities.

We will be having a stall at the Last Posts wonderful event and volunteers Jo Fox, Ellie Fox, Yvonne Chauvel and Helen Sharman will be helping through the day with a variety of games and entertainment for all ages raising funds for the many animals in our care.

GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and other volunteers will be manning a stall along the Seafront in St Peter Port between the Crown and Albert Pier.

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A huge thank you to the Guernsey Fire and Rescue Service from the GSPCA on International Fire Fighters Day

Submitted by Steve on 08:24, 4th May, 2016 | 0

The GSPCA would like to say a huge thank you to the Guernsey Fire Service on this International Fire Fighter Day.

The GSPCA and the Guernsey Fire and Rescue Service are called on to work very closely in a number of circumstances from large animal rescues to pets trapped in house fires.

When ever called upon day or night the GSPCA are there when to assist our wonderful Fire and Rescue Service where needed to help.

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It's that Spring time of year - Baby bird advice for Guernsey - please remember often healthy fledglings are best left alone

Submitted by Steve on 23:37, 3rd May, 2016 | 0

With Spring well underway the GSPCA are asking Islanders to please be mindful of the many fledglings popping up around the Bailiwick. 

The GSPCA would like to remind that as a general rule, it is best to leave baby birds alone.

A baby bird has a greater chance of survival in the wild than it has being hand-reared by man as they learn to fend for themselves and how to forage for food by their parents.

Around 2 weeks after hatching young birds in your Bailiwick garden usually leave the nest, just before they learn how to fly.

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RSPB help the GSPCA & St Andrews Floral Group with the conservation work at the Animal Shelter

Submitted by Steve on 23:07, 3rd May, 2016 | 0

This month marks the year anniversary from when St Andrews Floral Group started supporting the GSPCA in helping develop the grounds around our wonderful site in the heart of Guernsey.

The work undertaken has included everything from planting natural willow hedges to improving the bio-diversity on site.

The work has a keen focus on conservation and last week saw another amazing charity and conservation group join in and help the flora, fauna and wildlife that live in and around the GSPCA.

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