Gull training for GSPCA staff and volunteers - Thank you to Paul Veron

Submitted by GSPCA on 11:33, 6th Aug, 2013 | 0

Today Shelter staff and volunteers had the pleasure of a local expert in Gulls give a talk on their movements, the tracking of them and their behaviour.

Paul Veron who has been ringing birds since 1976 and has rung over 53,000 himself since starting has a wealth of knowledge that he shared with the GSPCA team before they started their work.

Paul talked primarily about the movements and ringing work of the Herring Gull, Black Back Gull and Lesser Back Gull all of which breed around the Bailiwick.

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Microchipping still only £4.99 & thank you to the Pet Technology Store for two new scanners

Submitted by GSPCA on 16:52, 2nd Aug, 2013 | 0

Today at the GSPCA wee received two wonderful new scanners from the Pet Technology Store.

We would like to thank this local company for supporting the Shelter and the work that we do and these wonderful scanners will help us in reuniting the many stray animals we see every week and with checking the Hedgehogs we have in at the GSPCA.

At the GSPCA we have been encouraging pet owners for nearly two decades to get their canine and feline pets microchipped. 

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Nelson survives near death experience

Submitted by GSPCA on 10:46, 2nd Aug, 2013 | 0

In the very early hours of Tuesday morning a member of staff at the Harbour Authority spotted a bird struggling trapped in a pontoon that was close to drowning.

Thankfully he managed to stretch out to rescue the bird and rushed it straight to the GSPCA Animal Shelter.

The Shelter is manned 24 hours and on arrival Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager was there to accept the bird that was very close to death.

An intensive care unit was set up ready and Steve did what he could to try and get some of the fluid out of the bird.

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Reservoir Dogs Sponsored Walk - Produced by Sidney’s Sponsored Events - Directed by Steve Byrne - Sunday 22nd September

Submitted by GSPCA on 09:14, 30th Jul, 2013 | 0

On Sunday 22nd September Sidney’s Sponsored Events and the GSPCA are arranging a Sponsored Walk.

Meeting in Reservoir Rue Des Annevilles Car Park at 10am and finishing in Reservoir Rue A L’OR Car Park the walk around the Reservoir will have a Reservoir theme and we'd love to see you and your dog(s) all kitted out to make for a fun Sunday morning.

Don't worry if you or your dog don't want to dress up to be involved in raising funds for local animals is what it is all about.

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Can you help? Appeal for Flag Day Volunteers for Saturday the 24th August

Submitted by GSPCA on 14:10, 29th Jul, 2013 | 0

On Saturday the 24th August the GSPCA will be collecting around Guernsey for our annual Flag Day.

We are appealing for volunteers to help with the collecting.  The locations that we are currently arranging are -

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Poor Pele got caught out in a football net - Caring for Hedgehogs this Summer

Submitted by GSPCA on 09:04, 26th Jul, 2013 | 0

It is a busy time of year at the GSPCA and Hedgehogs are one of the main species that are having a hard time.

Last night Night Warden Matt Hill-Smith was called out to help rescue a Hedgehog that was caught in a football net.

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Animal Themed Car Boot run by Insurance Corporation for the GSPCA at Specsavers a fantastic success

Submitted by GSPCA on 16:11, 24th Jul, 2013 | 0

The GSPCA are overwhelmed by the success of this weekends Car Boot Sale that was organised and run by the staff at Insurance Corporation.

The team from Insurance Corporation decided that as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility they would like to help organise an event and raise funds for a cause close their hearts.

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Lamar loves his cat grass - A continued thank you to those supporting our Wish List

Submitted by GSPCA on 13:08, 24th Jul, 2013 | 0

Lamar would like to thank the very kind person that has provided him with his cat grass from our Wish List.

We have had another fantastic week of gifts from waterproof cameras to take pictures of the animals to meal worms for the hedgehogs and birds.

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Second GSPCA Volunteer Evening bigger than the first

Submitted by GSPCA on 15:17, 23rd Jul, 2013 | 0

Last Wednesday we had our second Volunteer Induction Evening which was even more popular than the first.

With 24 in attendance and 18 wanting to sign up as volunteers the GSPCA welcomed the group into the family.

From those wanting to help muck out to those wanting to fund raise they arrived and were welcomed at the Shelter before having a presentation and talk about the work we carry out as well as an Induction to enable them to work safely at the Shelter and during our events.

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Thanks to Roy Cochrane and all that supported the talk at Les Coutils on Saturday

Submitted by GSPCA on 18:07, 22nd Jul, 2013 | 0

On Saturday Roy Cochrane held a talk and slide show at Les Coutils about Guernsey Changes.

Over 40 tickets were sold and all enjoyed a cream tea as well as a raffle.

Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant popped down from the GSPCA said 'What a lovely afternoon.'

'Roy did a great talk and we are extremely grateful to him for donating the proceeds from the day to the GSPCA.'

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