4th Guernsey Beavers 'Go Wild' at the GSPCA helping out with St Andrews Floral Group and the RSPB

Submitted by Steve on 10:46, 9th Jun, 2016 | 0

Last night the 4th Guernsey Beavers came along to the GSPCA to literally 'Go Wild!'

Arriving just after 6pm the large group in double figures with their leaders met volunteers from the RSPB Guernsey and St Andrews Floral Group to help the conservation work at the GSPCA.

Foraging around the GSPCA grounds the Beavers helped make a bug hotel at the Shelter as part of the work to help the wildlife in and around the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

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Cross-Border Dog & Cat Rehoming Should Be Restricted

Submitted by Steve on 10:24, 9th Jun, 2016 | 0

Last year the GSPCA had it’s BIGGEST every cruelty and first ever puppy trafficking case in Guernsey.

 

Many will remember the 25 Slovakian puppies seized by the States Vet and Customs which were detained at the GSPCA and working together with the Guernsey Police resulted in a first for Guernsey in a multiple prosecution under the new Guernsey Animal Welfare Ordinance 2012 as well as other convictions.

 

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Archimedes a baby Barn Owl rescued close to death last week and now eating on his own at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 23:46, 8th Jun, 2016 | 0

Last week one of the GSPCA Volunteer Night Wardens were called out to rescue a very sick, weak and starving baby barn owl in St Peter Port.

The young bird was severely thin and very close to loosing his life and was found near to Candie Gardens very early on Thursday morning.

Thankfully with the skills of the team at the GSPCA and an intensive care unit the young bird has survived his first week and today started to eat on his own.

After a period inside we plan to transfer him to an outside aviary where he will learn to fly and forage for food.

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Check out the amazing conservation work St Andrews Floral Group are striving towards at the GSPCA with partners like the RSPB

Submitted by Steve on 23:01, 8th Jun, 2016 | 0

Over the last year the St Andrews Floral Group have raised over £10,000 and brought together in excess of 100 volunteers to help with the grounds and conservation work at the GSPCA Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

The GSPCA are extremely grateful to St Andrews Floral Group and all that have helped and we continue to look at ways we can work together and improve the grounds for wildlife, flora and fauna.

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Come see our GSPCA stall as the Family Fun Day Returns to the KGV on Saturday 18th June

Submitted by Steve on 23:34, 7th Jun, 2016 | 0

Following the success of last year’s Family Fun Day at the KGV, the Guernsey Sports Commission and Generali Worldwide are inviting islanders to try a new sport and have fun at the KGV playing fields on June 18th.

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Join the GSPCA at the Blanchelande PTFA Summer Fete and St. Andrew’s Parish Celebration of HM’S 90th Birthday

Submitted by Steve on 23:15, 7th Jun, 2016 | 0

This Sunday the 12th June the GSPCA and St Andrews Floral Group join in with Blanchelande PTFA Summer Fete and St. Andrew’s Parish Celebration of Her Majesty's 90th birthday. 

There’s free fun and family entertainment including tennis, pets corner, children’s sports, teas, a barbecue, bar and live music from Elliot Falla.

Thomas the train ride, Pirates ship, BBQ (Gsy farm made Beef burgers), food and drink, Rocquettes cider, various stalls including a cake stall, raffle, animals and a disabled toilet.

All starting at 12 noon until 5pm at Blanchelande College.

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Olivia the loggerhead turtle at the GSPCA is hugely grateful to the wonderful team at the Waitrose Rohais last Fish Friday

Submitted by Steve on 15:53, 7th Jun, 2016 | 0

On Fish Friday last week the wonderful and generous Waitrose Rohais staff and store helped once again towards Olivia the loggerhead turtle.

Since she started eating on her own just over 2 weeks ago she is now keen to eat all she can.

Every Friday if you have a My Waitrose card the fresh fish counters in Waitrose offer a 20% discount. On Fish Friday last week Waitrose Rohais not only donated a further 4kg of squid for Olivia the amazing staff also chipped in for a further 4kgs to help feed the loggerhead turtle at the GSPCA.

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A wonderful Arts Seafront Sunday - thank you to all involved

Submitted by Steve on 23:51, 6th Jun, 2016 | 0

Yesterday on the 6th June the GSPCA took a stall down to join the many others celebrating the Arts Seafront Sunday.

With fantastic weather and thousands supporting the event at the GSPCA we would like to thank the organisors, the volunteers and all involved.

We raised a fantastic £700 and had a huge amount of fun meeting the many visitors.

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Guided Tours sell out at the GSPCA - more coming soon and special tours available

Submitted by Steve on 23:28, 6th Jun, 2016 | 0

Last week during the half term we held tours around the GSPCA to see the hundreds of animals in our care.

Every Spring we help hundreds of baby birds, hedgehogs and many more wild animals and birds.

The guided tours took groups of over 20 each day behind the scenes and due to the numbers of animals many of the tours took over 2 hours.

We asked for a minimum donation of £5 per person and £3 per child, or £15 for a family of four and many gave additional donations and bought items in the shop and charity shop on site.

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A fantastic Family Fun Day with Guernsey College at Delancey Park

Submitted by Steve on 22:49, 6th Jun, 2016 | 0

On Thursday the GSPCA joined Guernsey College who were raising funds for 3 charities at Delancey Park.

Guernsey College Health & Social Care, Sport and Childcare students and staff arranged an event at Delancey Park which despite a grey start proved extremely popular with well over 1000 visitors.

The event made the most of the half term and there was fun for all the family.  From stalls, games, a raffle, food, inflatables, face painting and plenty more to do and see.

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