Emily Adams & Maisie Andrews help raise funds for the GSPCA Redevelopment Appeal

Submitted by Steve on 15:15, 28th Jul, 2014 | 0

At the GSPCA today a young lady popped in to say hello and donate funds that she had raised with a friend for the Redevelopment Appeal.

Emily Adams who is 12 years old with her friend Maisie Andrews from the Grammar School decided to help raise funds for the Redevelopment Appeal after hearing about the work of the Animal Shelter and the need for the new buildings from Sarah Creasey the Welfare and Education Officer.

Emily and Maisie raised the wonderful sum of £27 by collecting in school.

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Thank you to the 11 new volunteers that signed up at the Summer Volunteer Induction yesterday - next one now on 30th July 2pm

Submitted by Steve on 17:00, 23rd Jul, 2014 | 0

At the GSPCA we hold Volunteer Induction Evenings every 6 to 8 weeks but with the Summer upon us and many willing volunteers over 14 wanting to help at the Shelter and those under 14 able to help at the many fund raisers we are at we held an afternoon induction session yesterday where we greeted 11 new volunteers to the team.

We really couldn't achieve all of the fantastic work we carry out at the GSPCA without the wonderful volunteer team we have at the GSPCA and we really do appreciate each and every one.

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Hedgehog & Hoglet Happy Endings in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 21:38, 22nd Jul, 2014 | 0

On Friday the 11th July and Friday the 18th July the GSPCA had two fantastic happy endings.

The first starts on the 3rd May this year when an unwell hedgehog was brought into the GSPCA that had been out in the day.

With a few health issues on entry the female hedgehog named Brie gave birth to Edam, Feta and Babybell only days after arriving.

After weeks of care the mother and her babies which were found in St Peter Port were released very close to where they were found in a safe area.

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Only days after the GSPCA warn about fishing waste, another bird dies due to a fish hook

Submitted by Steve on 20:02, 22nd Jul, 2014 | 0

Last week at the GSPCA we issued a warning on waste and rubbish injuring animals, especially those at sea.

On Sunday the GSPCA were called out to an injured gannet at Port Soif.

Emma Trousdale from the GSPCA responded in the ambulance to rescue a gannet that had a fish hook through her eye.

Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said "We rescue and help animals 24 hours a day 7 days a week, but the gannet rescued on Sunday must have been in a great deal of pain and it is hard to say how long the fish hook had been through the eye."

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Hot Cars Kill Dogs - As the hot weather continues please think of your pets

Submitted by Steve on 14:04, 22nd Jul, 2014 | 0

With another sunny week ahead of us the GSPCA want to ensure all pet owners take care of their animals.

The GSPCA during hot weather always receive reports from concerned members of the public that have seen dogs locked in cars and other animals in glass houses.

With the warm weather and direct sunlight, dogs in cars are potentially in a situation where you could kill your pet if it is left, regardless of the situation.

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Win a Minion, Win A Spongebob, Spin the Wheel, Open the Door, Try the Coconut Shy & more at the GSPCA Stall in Market Square

Submitted by Steve on 09:59, 22nd Jul, 2014 | 0

All this week as part of the Carnival Week celebrations in St Peter Port the GSPCA are joining in to have some fun and raise funds for animals in Guernsey.

Situated just outside New Look the GSPCA stall has a selection of fun games to try your luck to win a prize.

From a Minion Tombola to Open the Door for a Bob the Builder, Coconut Shy for a teddy to Spin the Wheel and even a Spongebob Square Pants Tombola there are lots of fun games to join in and also help animals in Guernsey.

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En-Route St Andrews Co-operative staff help out at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 19:02, 17th Jul, 2014 | 0

Yesterday staff from En-Route St Andrews Co-operative spent the day helping at the GSPCA.

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Volunteer Induction afternoon at the GSPCA 2pm Tuesday 22nd July

Submitted by Steve on 15:28, 17th Jul, 2014 | 0

With a peak in interest of students breaking up for the summer and asking to volunteer at the GSPCA we are holding an induction afternoon on Tuesday 22nd July at 2pm at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

To volunteer at the GSPCA you have to be at least 14 years of age. If you are under this age you can come along to learn about the work we do and also find out how you can raise funds and help at our many events.

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Jumping out of a plane for the GSPCA - Please sponsor Lorna and her sky dive

Submitted by Steve on 14:38, 16th Jul, 2014 | 0

Lorna Prince the GSPCA Animal Welfare Manager is jumping out of a plane to raise funds to help animals in Guernsey.

Lorna Prince said "I am the Welfare Manager at the GSPCA and see how hard the Charity, it's volunteers and staff work to help wild and domestic animals in the Channel Islands."

"The GSPCA is supported wholly by donations and does not receive any State's funding."

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Tangle the Gull caught in fishing line - GSPCA ask please keep our beaches tidy

Submitted by Steve on 10:39, 16th Jul, 2014 | 0

Yesterday the GSPCA were called to an injured juvenile gull that had been caught in fishing line.

GSPCA staff had tried to catch the young gull on a number of occasions and yesterday GSPCA Warden Dave Brook managed to secure the disabled bird.

The bird which was rushed to the GSPCA Animal Shelter had fine fishing netting caught extremely tightly around the birds left leg to such a point it had cut into the skin, become swollen and lame.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager and GSPCA Warden Dave Brook spent nearly 30 minutes removing the netting and treating the bird.

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