GSPCA Graduate Dog Training Group July 2014

Submitted by Steve on 13:24, 4th Jul, 2014 | 0

At the GSPCA we have a team of volunteers that run dog training classes.

Last night was the last of the Graduate Dog Training Group and all the dogs did really well and passed with flying colours.

The dogs in the class were:

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Helen Holmes from the GSPCA wins a Livingroom Customer Service Award

Submitted by Steve on 12:35, 4th Jul, 2014 | 0

Last night in the Market Square the Livingroom Customer Service Awards were held.

Businesses and charities across Guernsey were represented in the many categories.

The GSPCA were lucky enough to have our very own Helen Holmes short listed in the Humble Volunteer category and was overwhelmed to win the award.

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A very rare sight in Guernsey - A Natterer's Bat at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 14:29, 3rd Jul, 2014 | 0

Last night the GSPCA staff and volunteers were kept very busy with stray animals and wildlife.

It is often very busy at this time of year, but one of the animals rescued from a cat and brought in was an extremely rare sight for Guernsey.

A Natterer's Bat was brought in which have only been seen on a very small number of occasions.

There is said to be a breeding colony in Jersey, but no such location has been found in Guernsey that we know of.

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GSPCA, Guernsey Police & the States Vet meet to discuss New Animal Welfare Law & the changes it brings

Submitted by Steve on 11:41, 3rd Jul, 2014 | 0

With the New Animal Welfare Ordinance (2012) coming into effect this week a meeting was held with those at the forefront of implementing and working with the new legislation.

Staff from Commerce and Employment including Mike Northmore and David Chamberlin the States Vet, staff from the GSPCA including the Manager Steve Byrne and Welfare and Education Officer Sarah Creasey and the Guernsey Police Training Officers PC Claire Milner and PC Adrian Walder met to discuss the changes and the implications to the animals of Guernsey and their owners.

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Viva Las Vegas Ball sold out. Auction items include a rare signed Stereophonics Vinyl. Sponsored by Hepburns Insurance

Submitted by Steve on 16:00, 1st Jul, 2014 | 0

This Saturday at the St Pierre Park Hotel it is the Viva Las Vegas Casino Ball to raise funds for two local charities the GSPCA and the Thomson Memorial Trust.

With a 1950/60's dress code, casino, an American themed menu, the band Jomali, a fantastic raffle and lot's or surprises planned we are all looking forward to a great night.

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Vauvert School PTFA Summer Fayre a great afternoon of fun

Submitted by Steve on 16:51, 30th Jun, 2014 | 0

On Saturday the GSPCA were invited along to the Vauvert School Summer Fayre.

The gates were opened at 2.30pm by Dave the Minion and with the queues extending hundreds of yards both up and down the street in St Peter Port outside the school the stalls were flooded with adults and children.

For the GSPCA we had a Coconut Shy, Spin the Wheel, Tombola, a selection of animals looking for homes, pet supplies and other fund raising goods. 

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GSPCA Hedgehog talk a fantastic success and amazing entries to the competitions

Submitted by Steve on 16:01, 30th Jun, 2014 | 0

Earlier this year Sarah Ozanne and Lucy Ogier (Animal Care Assistants at the GSPCA) organised a competition to increase awareness of Hedgehogs in Guernsey. 

There were two classes - creating a 'Hedgehog Awareness Poster' and 'Build a Hedgehog House'. 

We were amazed by the response and had some fantastic entries. 

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Volunteer Induction Evening Wednesday 2nd July 6.30pm

Submitted by Steve on 15:43, 30th Jun, 2014 | 0

This Wednesday at 6.30pm the GSPCA is holding a Volunteer Induction Evening at the Shelter.

Every 6 to 8 weeks we hold Volunteer Induction Evenings where if you are interested in helping at the GSPCA fund raise, walk dogs, gardening, muck out, on reception or in any role we tell you all about the Shelter, our work, go through an induction in working safely and finish off with a chat about getting you started and setting a date.

On Wednesday Sarah Creasey the GSPCA Education and Welfare Officer will run through the induction which takes around 90 minutes.

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New Animal Welfare Law to come into effect on the 1st July 2014

Submitted by Steve on 17:59, 27th Jun, 2014 | 0

The first phase of the long awaited Animal Welfare (Guernsey) Ordinance 2012 will come into effect on 1st July 2014, replacing a number of pieces of legislation that have provided protection in the past.

The initial phase will introduce the new principle of a ‘duty of care’ to all animals.  This is based on the five freedoms which before now have been used as guidance for Welfare Charities but will now be a legal requirement of all pet owners. 

The five freedoms are:

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Thank you to the Co-operative Homemaker team & all that supported the Car Boot Sale on Sunday

Submitted by Steve on 16:03, 27th Jun, 2014 | 0

The GSPCA would like to say a huge thank you to the staff and team at the Homemaker Co-op store in St Sampsons.

On Sunday the Homemaker staff made cakes, dressed up as Giant Animal Mascots and ran a Car Boot Sale to raise funds for the GSPCA.

There was face painting and lots of cars attended the event on what was a very sunny day.

The GSPCA attended and sold a variety of goods including their own van boot full of goods on sale.

A grand total of £369.53 was raised and the GSPCA are extremely grateful to Homemaker Co-op and all that supported.

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