From vinery to forever home - Longest stay cat Vinnie waves farewell to his GSPCA friends

Submitted by Steve on 17:40, 9th Mar, 2015 | 0

On Saturday our longest stay cat went to his new home after being at the GSPCA since September 2013.

Vinnie arrived at the GSPCA over 18 months ago after being found as a very feisty young feral at a local vinery.

With a very nervous disposition it has been very difficult to find the right owner for Vinnie, but on Saturday after the new owner spending some time getting to know him over the last few weeks we waved him off to his forever home.

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Saving cats lives in Guernsey - Dog First Aid Course next Sunday 15th March

Submitted by Steve on 15:54, 9th Mar, 2015 | 0

Once again the GSPCA held a Cat First Aid Course to help feline owners in Guernsey.

With 300 cats killed on the roads and the Animal Shelter helping over a 1000 cats a year at the GSPCA we are always striving to help pet owners.

Yesterday was the first cat first aid course of 2015, but there is a dog first aid course this Sunday and dates set for further courses later this year.

7 keen individuals arrived for 9.30am and after nearly two hours of learning about cat first aid they got a chance to meet some of the cats in the cattery and see behind the scenes.

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Tortoga finds a home with an especially warm heart

Submitted by Steve on 17:58, 7th Mar, 2015 | 0

Tortoga at only a year of age arrived at the GSPCA last July as a stray.

On her vet check however she was found to have a heart murmur.

With a really difficult start in life we have been trying to find Tortoga a new home for over 8 months.

We often struggle to find homes for older animals and those with health issues and we were overjoyed when someone offered Tortoga the loving new home she really deserved.

Helen Sharman Animal Care Assistant said "Tortoga was very shy when she first arrived as a stray at the GSPCA."

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GSPCA Tortoise get their wake up call

Submitted by Steve on 17:31, 7th Mar, 2015 | 0

On site at the GSPCA we have four resident tortoise.

Some have found their way to us having been found as strays and others have come in after their owners sadly passing away.

Yesterday the last two tortoise were woken up from their hibernation with the warm spell that is due and spring on its way.

Hilda our oldest tortoise woke up some weeks ago on the coldest day of the year and decided that her sleep was long enough. Hilda is a 61 year old spur-thighed tortoise and wouldn't go into hibernation until early December.

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Socks heads off to a new home

Submitted by Steve on 16:37, 7th Mar, 2015 | 0

Yesterday our Christmas Day cat was adopted.

Socks who arrived at the GSPCA on Christmas Day after an accident was adopted by a lovely family.

On Christmas Day Socks was involved with a road traffic accident and needed treatment before he could find a new home.

After 2 months of care and veterinary treatment he was ready for rehoming.

At only 2 years of age, Socks who is a lovely, friendly, tabby and white male cat was rehomed to the Inder family.

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Could you become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor and help us care for animals in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 08:40, 5th Mar, 2015 | 0

We help over 3000 animals every year at the GSPCA.

Could you help us rescue and care for them?

Click here to download a GSPCA Angel Pen Pal Sponsorship Form for more details.

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Torteval Pre School meet Cassie

Submitted by Steve on 10:50, 4th Mar, 2015 | 0

On Monday GSPCA Animal Welfare and Eduction Officer Sarah Creasey popped along with GSPCA dog Cassie to Torteval Pre School.

Cassie is an American Cocker Spaniel that was adopted by one of the team at the GSPCA and with her lovely temperament she often goes out on school and group talks.

The Torteval Pre School children were able to groom Cassie and Sarah talked to the group about the needs and how to care for a dog.

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Grease is the Word - Sidney’s Sponsored Events is calling all Pink Ladies, T Birds, & Rock n Roll Guy’s n Doll’s - 24th July

Submitted by Steve on 17:50, 26th Feb, 2015 | 0

Grease is the Word and Sidney’s Sponsored Events is calling all Pink Ladies, T Birds, & Rock n Roll Guy’s n Doll’s to an event on Friday 24th July 2015 at St Pierre Park Hotel 7pm for 7.30pm

50’s & 60’s fancy dress is encouraged!

Proceeds to GSPCA & Cheshire Homes Raffle & Auction

Music by Jomali until 11.45pm

Contact Corinne on 07911-720469 or [email protected]

£38 pp or Tables of 10 - includes 3 Course Dinner

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Recognising our team - GSPCA Staff & Volunteers Winter Certificates of Appreciation

Submitted by Steve on 10:17, 26th Feb, 2015 | 0

Whenever we receive positive feedback about a staff member or volunteer, and also when the team nominate someone at the GSPCA we award them with a certificate of appreciation and here are those for this Winter 2014/15 quarter -

GSPCA Staff -

Ian Power—’Kip has done an amazing job refurbishing reception and it looks great’

Kevin Beausire—’Kevin has helped reception look great and he is always willing to help’

Helen Holmes—’Helen does so much for the Shelter and did a great job at the OSA shop’

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Statistics from Petlog show that Guernsey has more cats than any other area in the UK

Submitted by Steve on 22:27, 25th Feb, 2015 | 1

In Guernsey the GSPCA estimate that there are approximately 8,000 to 10,000 pet dogs and also the same number in cats owned.

This estimation has recently been reinforced with the Petlog statistical data which shows in their figures that Guernsey is an island of cat owners.

The Mirror recently looked at cat microchipping data from Petlog to determine where most cats live, and the most popular cats in each area.

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