Submitted by Steve on 16:56, 25th May, 2016 |
On the 12th May a stray bunny was rescued near Delancy Park and brought into the GSPCA.
He is an albino, male, dwarf, friendly, adult rabbit.
The team have called the bunny who is very sweet 'Sebastian'.
We are appealing for the owner of the rabbit to please get in touch with the GSPCA on 01481 257261 or email [email protected]
Submitted by Steve on 12:14, 25th May, 2016 |
On Saturday Maddie Noyon and a group of her friends came along to the GSPCA for a Birthday guided tour.
Maddie who has just turned 7 years of age got a very special behind the scenes tour with her friends at the Shelter in St Andrews.
On requests we will arrange a special tour for a minimum donation and on Saturday Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager took the group around the site.
From seeing our resident tortoise to stroking Monkey a diabetic cat the girls all had a lovely evening.
Submitted by Steve on 10:28, 25th May, 2016 |
The GSPCA would like to say a big thank you to Burns Pet Foods.
Burns Pet Food uses the minimum of ingredients to produce maximum benefits for dogs, cats or rabbits. Developed by veterinary surgeon John Burns in 1993, it’s just simple, nutritious, easy to digest food for all life stages. It makes pets happy and healthy inside and out and is hypo-allergenic to suit the most sensitive stomachs.
Just before Christmas Burns Pet Foods donated a pallet full of their wonderful food which over the last few months we have used to feed the many dogs in our care.
Submitted by Steve on 23:02, 24th May, 2016 |
Next week marks Volunteers Week a time when many organisations and groups highlight the opportunities and thank their volunteers for their amazing support and time across Guernsey and the UK.
The GSPCA couldn't achieve all of the work that is carried our 24/7 without the 600+ volunteers that help at the Shelter and with all of our work across Guernsey.
Next Wednesday during Volunteers Week we will be holding our sixth volunteer induction of 2016.
We are blessed with many volunteers helping the GSPCA every year and on average over 100 every single week.
Submitted by Steve on 15:20, 20th May, 2016 |
A week Monday during the half term why not pop to the GSPCA for a guided tour 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.
We are arranging the guided tours on a series of dates at 2pm.
We ask for a minimum donation of £5 per person and £3 per child, or £15 for a family of four. Later in the year we have some themed tours which are £15 per child.
Submitted by Steve on 14:20, 20th May, 2016 |
We would like to thank all those that have already helped donate and shop at our Charity Shop on site at the GSPCA.
Over the last few months we have been using a section of the new build as a pop up shop where you can buy all sorts of goods from clothes to furniture.
We have found that the furniture side has become very popular and we are currently appealing for anyone wanting to give away furniture that is in good condition whether household or garden to please get in touch.
We also continue to appeal for clothes, bric-a-brac and other items to sell.
Submitted by Steve on 07:40, 20th May, 2016 |
Last Monday the GSPCA were kept very busy all day despite the heavy down pours during Liberation Day.
Stall were set up and manned both at the Last Post and along the seafront in St Peter Port and both were kept busy through the day with the many enjoying the celebrations.
Thank you to Steve Byrne, Jo Fox, Joseph Fox, Ellie Fox, Helen Holmes, Yvonne Chauvel and Helen Sharman all of which gave part or all of their day to help raise funds for animals in Guernsey.
Submitted by Steve on 17:27, 18th May, 2016 |
This afternoon representatives from the GSPCA, St Andrews Floral Group, RSPB Guernsey, Guernsey Trees for Life and the Little Tree Project who are all part of the 'Going Wild at the GSPCA Project' welcomed the judges from the Insurance Corporation Conservation Awards.
The judging marks the 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.
Submitted by Steve on 11:05, 18th May, 2016 |
Last night Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager and a number of visitors went to turn Olivia the Loggerhead Turtles lights off and witnessed an extraordinary event.
When she was first rescued she was extremely close to death and barely breathing or moving. Over the last two months the GSPCA have been working hard to care for her but sadly she has refused to eat meaning that the team have had to feed her directly.
She continues to swim well and we continue to appeal for funding and transportation to get her to the Canary Islands.
Submitted by Steve on 10:03, 18th May, 2016 |
Over the last two Tuesday evenings we have run our cat and dog first aid courses.
Each course started just after 6.30pm and involved learning about how to save a cat or a dogs life and hints and tips on what to do.
Last night we held the Dog First Aid Course which was run by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and saw 9 dog lovers learning how to help four legged friends in a number of life saving circumstances.
Molly a beagle owned by the GSPCA Manager popped in half way through for those attending to help look for a heart beat in a dog.
