Remembrance the kitten found on site at the GSPCA - please watch out for others in the St Andrews area

Submitted by Steve on 13:01, 10th Nov, 2014 | 0

Yesterday at the GSPCA we were kept very busy from loose horses to injured cats.

Not only were members of the GSPCA team helping animals in need around Guernsey on Remembrance Sunday, but there was one that needed helping on site at the Shelter in St Andrews.

Animal Care Assistant Sarah Ozanne and volunteer Fleur Pizzey were busy cleaning and feeding the animals in the outdoor runs when they could hear a lot of 'meows'.

It didn't seem to be coming from the cattery building so on investigating they spotted a young kitten in the fields at the Shelter.

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Remembrance Day - some tales of famous animals

Submitted by Steve on 13:15, 9th Nov, 2014 | 0

Every year at this time we remember the lost and fallen that have gone before us.

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Information for dog owners in Guernsey: Statement from the States Vet regarding the pond at L'Ancresse

Submitted by Steve on 10:21, 9th Nov, 2014 | 0

Below is a statement from the Guernsey States Vet David Chamberlin:

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Pet Bereavement Training for Professionals, Volunteers, Teachers and anyone interested

Submitted by Steve on 16:45, 5th Nov, 2014 | 0

On Wednesday 12th November at 630pm we are holding our second training session for Pet Bereavement for Pet Professionals and Volunteers although it is open to anyone who would like to attend.  

There is a minimum donation of £10 to attend and it takes place at the Shelter. Speakers include GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and also staff from the Guernsey Bereavement Service.

Whether you work at the vets or a pet store, you are a teacher or pet owner the session is an excellent way to learn about communicating with others during Pet Bereavement.

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Fire Safety Awareness Poster Competition - win a party at the KGV & their 3G pitch for your Year Group

Submitted by Steve on 11:31, 5th Nov, 2014 | 0

Fire Safety Awareness Competition!

Design a fire safety poster & win a PARTY at the KGV on the 3G pitch for your whole school year group (food and entertainment will be provided)

Entries will be displayed at the 'DOG FRIENDLY BONFIRE PARTY' at the KGV on 13th November starting at 6pm

Tickets on sale with details below

Entries to be in to the GSPCA by Monday 10th November

Here are some topic ideas…

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Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards - Last year GSPCA staff member Yvonne was a finalist, could you nominate someone?

Submitted by Steve on 10:42, 5th Nov, 2014 | 0

Petplan and the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) have joined forces for the third year of these Animal Charity Awards.

The inspirational event celebrates outstanding animal charities and not-for-profit organisations across the UK who go that extra mile to help rescue and rehome animals in need. Petplan has worked closely with animal rehoming centres for over 30 years and sees first-hand the fantastic work that goes on every day to help improve the welfare of animals.

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Firework advice for your animals from the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:50, 4th Nov, 2014 | 0

Tomorrow many will mark the 5th November with firework parties.

The GSPCA have launched a calendar and ask those having public and private displays to let us know so we can have a central location for those around Guernsey know where and when these events take place.  The calendar is linked to the GSPCA Twitter and Facebook pages so that reminders are sent out earlier in the day during these events.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "Every year during the periods of fireworks both pet animals and wildlife are put at risk."

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A day at the GSPCA - Thank you to The Travel Corporation staff who helped at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 12:41, 3rd Nov, 2014 | 0

On Wednesday 22nd November a team of staff from The Travel Corporation gave up a day in a dry warm office to help out at the GSPCA.

The team of 6 staff arrived at 9am where they received a short induction before helping around site with the 300 animals at the Shelter in St Andrews.

Richelle Swart, Amber Holt, Deanna Le Page, Lisa Goman, Wayne Ogier and Stacey Gallienne helped with everything from the domestic animals to the wildlife on site.

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What are the witches doing this Halloween? The unwanted black cat

Submitted by Steve on 10:49, 31st Oct, 2014 | 0

Once again the GSPCA have a Halloween full of black cats.

As seems the trend across animal welfare organisations the black cat certainly isn't the lucky colour of the feline world.

Currently nearly half the stray and unwanted adult cats at the GSPCA are either black or black and white and some have been looking for a new home for over a year.

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A Halloween of Houses - Thank you to all that supported the GSPCA Halloween Bingo at the Market Bistro last night

Submitted by Steve on 17:11, 30th Oct, 2014 | 0

Last night we held our 4th Bingo Night of 2014.

With a Halloween Theme the crowd dressed in all sorts of scary outfits filled the sppokily decorated Inner Market Building at the Market Bistro.

With holiday makers to local supporters the 40 adults and children had not only a fund bingo evening, but also enjoyed a buffet of Halloween themed main and dessert courses catering for all.

From witches to wizards, zombies to mummies many of the adults and children wore some fantastic outfits.

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