Huge thanks to Wendy and Elaine for raising nearly £900 for the GSPCA and Young Lives vs Cancer at a recent Sunday Lunch

Submitted by Steve on 12:30, 30th Mar, 2023 | 0

A wonderful event was recently held at Les Cotils in aid of the GSPCA and Young Lives vs Cancer.

Louise Gambrell GSPCA Treasurer who attended the event said “On 12th March Wendy Woodcock and Elaine Lockett held a charity lunch in aid of the GSPCA and Young Lives V Cancer.”

“This was the fourth lunch they have organised in two years.”

“Wendy has also held an open garden and Elaine often holds second hand clothing sales to raise more funds.”

“They have raised thousands of pounds for both charities with all their events.”

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Puffin Parade launched at Government House – Puffin’s are currently on route to their 60 destinations

Submitted by Steve on 12:11, 30th Mar, 2023 | 0

On Tuesday many of the artists and sponosrs were invited by Autism Guernsey and the GSPCA to Government House for the Official Launch of the Puffin Parade.

Both Autism Guernsey and GSPCA are extremely grateful to Mrs Cripwell who is the Patron of Autism Guernsey and the Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE who is the Patron of the GSPCA for making all feel so welcome and host what was a wonderful start to the Puffin Parade.

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4 New Volunteers attend the GSPCA Induction Evening – GSPCA Celebrating 150 years

Submitted by Steve on 11:26, 30th Mar, 2023 | 0

We celebrate our 150 year history this year and we couldn’t do so much without our incredible team of staff, volunteers and supporters.

Last night at the GSPCA we held our third volunteer induction evening of 2023.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Last night we held our third Volunteer Induction Evening of 2023.”

“Team member Sarah Harrison greeted the 4 attendees who arrived at 630pm where they had an induction which was followed by a chat with GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne.”

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First Alpine Swift at the GSPCA & 10th recorded in Guernsey – GSPCA Celebrating 150 years

Submitted by Steve on 15:41, 28th Mar, 2023 | 0

On Friday for the first time the GSPCA were called out to what was either an injured pigeon or bird of prey at Admiral Park.

GSPCA Ambulance Driver Neil Hughes was quickly dispatched to find neither but instead a bird that we have never rescued before at the GSPCA.

Neil kindly rescued and returned the stunned bird to the GSPCA where is was neither identified as a bird of prey or pigeon but a species which migrates 1000’s of miles and is rarely seen in Guernsey.

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GSPCA Looking for Volunteers - Induction Evening 630pm Wednesday 29th March 2023 - GSPCA Celebrating 150 years

Submitted by Steve on 13:12, 25th Mar, 2023 | 0

We celebrate our 150 year history this year and we couldn’t do so much without our incredible team of staff, volunteers and supporters.

This Wednesday we hold our third volunteer induction evening of 2023.

The volunteer age for inductions is now from 16 years and up and we have opportunities in all parts of our activities here at the GSPCA.

From helping with our busy ambulance service to walking dogs, our full cattery to our packed rabbit and small animal department, over 100 hedgehogs to over 30 reptiles, gardening to helping on reception.

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Puffin Parade soon to be launched – Can you help with Puffin Parade Raffle prizes to raise funds for Autism Guernsey and the GSP

Submitted by Steve on 13:06, 23rd Mar, 2023 | 0

The Autism Guernsey and GSPCA Puffin Parade is to be very soon to be launched.

As part of the Puffin Parade there will be many ways to get involved and support which you can find out more by checking out the website https://puffinparade.org.gg/ which has been made thanks to EnjoyCI.

There are so many to thank on the journey to get us where we are and there is still a lot of work behind the scenes, but there is one more appeal Autism Guernsey and the GSPCA would like to ask.

Can you help with raffle prizes?

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HSBC staff an amazing help at the GSPCA – GSPCA Celebrating 150 years

Submitted by Steve on 11:10, 23rd Mar, 2023 | 0

Last Friday the GSPCA welcomed two staff from HSBC.

Tim Pellett GSPCA Training and Community Officer greeted them at 9am where they had a quick induction, picture and were then set to work.

Tim Pellett GSPCA Community and Training Officer said “Last Friday we greeted two staff from HSBC who helped volunteer at the GSPCA and they are a real credit to their company.”

“They were amazing and from the photo at the start of the day to all their hard work, the guided tour to walking dogs they were amazing.”

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Oopsie the cat needs you donations towards her operation – GSPCA Celebrating 150 years

Submitted by Steve on 10:46, 23rd Mar, 2023 | 0

Every day the GSPCA rush animals to the vets needing vet care and treatment and one very special cat needing an operation is Oopsie.

Oopsie is one of the oldest cats at the GSPCA at 17 years old how arrived in the Autumn after her owner sadly passed away.

Oopsie is a lovely cat but unfortunately has a nasty growth in ear that needs removing.

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Year of the goldfish at the GSPCA – GSPCA Celebrating 150 years

Submitted by Steve on 23:00, 21st Mar, 2023 | 0

You might remember Captain Birdseye the goldfish saved in a bucket from a gull to the recent pond of fish rescued needing a home. The GSPCA are currently helping another pond of ove 100 goldfish and if you can help please do get in touch.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “It seems that 2023 is the year of the goldfish at the GSPCA.”

“We were recently asked to help yet another pond full of fish in need of a home.”

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Wednesday 22nd March International Day of the Seal – GSPCA Seal Update and reminder to stay away from those in the wild

Submitted by Steve on 22:43, 21st Mar, 2023 | 0

Wednesday 22nd March is International Day of the Seal and with 6 in our care and 2 recently released the GSPCA has seen more seals in our care in recent years than ever before.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Wednesday 22nd March is International Day of the Seal and with 6 in our care at the GSPCA and every year those in the Channel Islands needing our help during pup season there are many ways to support their care.”

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