Submitted by Steve on 17:32, 14th Mar, 2016 |
After nearly 13 years of service the team at the GSPCA will sadly be waving off Inez Rawcliffe who has been a fantastic member of staff working primarily with the Boarding Cats as well as helping other team members care for the hundreds of animals at the GSPCA.
Inez who works opposite Collette Pattimore 3 morning on 3 days off has helped care for thousands of cats over the years and we will all be very sad to see her retire.
Submitted by Steve on 10:51, 11th Mar, 2016 |
You may remember a stray Bearded Dragon found on Jerbourg point this winter here in Guernsey.
Sadly we were unable to find an owner so she went up for adoption after the 21 days needed as a stray under Guernsey law.
We often struggle to find the right kind of homes for the reptiles in our care but this week a wonderful home was found for Bernadette who we first called Oliver as we originally thought she was a boy.
Bernadette ahead of the Welsh dragons facing the England side in the Six Nations at Twickenham has not only found a fantastic home, she has also found love.
Submitted by Steve on 17:52, 9th Mar, 2016 |
Nearly a week on and the team at the GSPCA with the guidance and expertise of local Vet John Knight continue to care for and do all we can for the very sick loggerhead turtle.
Olivia who was found on Vazon beach on the west coast at 4pm on Wednesday of last week has been having tests and checks to ensure that her ill health isn't just because of cold shock and being in an unsuitable climate.
Submitted by Steve on 23:32, 7th Mar, 2016 |
Last Wednesday when the team were called out to rescue Olivia the loggerhead turtle she wasn't the only one to be rescued off of the beach.
Shortly after her arrival at the GSPCA when the vet and team were checking her over a crab and some goose barnacles seem to have hitched a lift.
The goose barnacles were found attached mostly to the rear and the small clawed hitch hiker was found between Olivia's back right leg and her shell.
The crab didn't want to come out straight away but the next morning was found trying to enter the pen area of Bonnie the seal.
Submitted by Steve on 23:02, 7th Mar, 2016 |
Olivia the loggerhead turtle continues her rehabilitation at the GSPCA in St Andrews.
Rescued last Wednesday she had a further check with Vet John Knight today.
Still very weak after her ordeal the team at the GSPCA continue to slowly raise her body temperature and treat her under the advice of the vet.
Not only did Olivia get to see the vet today she also got the chance of a little dip in a small pool with warmed water which she appeared to appreciate.
Submitted by Steve on 22:43, 7th Mar, 2016 |
Just over a week ago on the 27th February the GSPCA were called out to rescue a stray canary in Castel.
The bird was found on the 27th February and GSPCA Animal Care Assistant and Collection Officer Sarah Ozanne was called out in the GSPCA Ambulance to help the little bird.
The bird is well and currently in the care of the team at the Animal Shelter.
The team are appealing for the owner of the bird to please get in touch with the GSPCA on 01481 257261 or email [email protected]
Submitted by Steve on 17:36, 7th Mar, 2016 |
After sell out days at the GSPCA last year for our GSPCA Easter Egg, Bunny and Treasure Hunts we have dates planned for this month.
Children meet the Easter bunny and GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne before having a tour of many of the animals, but especially the bunny rabbits.
As the groups are shown around they have a treasure hunt to complete whilst learning all about rabbits.
After the tour the group arrive at the events room where after finding out the answers and receiving prizes they are issued with buckets for an Easter Egg Hunt.
Submitted by Steve on 17:05, 7th Mar, 2016 |
The 2016 Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday will be the fifth and takes place much earlier than usual on Sunday 15th May.
On the 15th May 2016 10am to 4pm the GSPCA will be organising a day to celebrate the animals in Guernsey and all the wonderful work that is done to care for them.
We are extremely grateful to all those that made last 4 years such great days and we are hoping this years will be bigger and better.
There will be stalls and fun for all the family - all with an animal theme.
Submitted by Steve on 12:53, 7th Mar, 2016 |
Molly a black female cat that arrived at the GSPCA in October 2014 finally found her forever home last week.
For over a year at the GSPCA the team have been trying to find Molly a home but sadly many of the black cats are passed by especially those in their older years.
Molly arrived at the Shelter on the 4th October 2014 after her owner could no longer care for her. When she arrived she was found to have an eye ulcer that took many months to heal.
Submitted by Steve on 16:30, 4th Mar, 2016 |
On Wednesday at the GSPCA we rescued an extremely rare loggerhead turtle at Vazon which although still weak has made it through the first 48 hours thanks to Vet John Knight and the team at the GSPCA.
Today it was decided to give Olivia a full check over so she has had xrays, bloods taken, faeces sample sent off, tube fed and been on a drip.
Olivia behaved very well throughout the tests and seemed thankful for the tubing and drip. She also received a number of other treatments and injections to help her condition.
