Island FM Luke Webb wins the Luke v James Charity Challenge – huge thanks from all at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:54, 11th Nov, 2022 | 0

Before the event here are a few words from Luke “I'm taking on James in the next Episode of James v Luke, but this time it's all about charity and supporting good causes.”

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‘Purple Poppy Campaign’ Wear yours with your Red Poppy to remember animal victims of warfare

Submitted by Steve on 17:32, 10th Nov, 2022 | 0

The GSPCA have Purple Poppies on sale at our front desk.

Organised by Linda Laine and kindly made by Sally Johnson, Ruby Dodd, Sue Queripel, Christa Tee, Sue Haggarty and Odile Davy who all adore animals and are asking the community to ‘Please wear your purple poppy alongside your red poppy’.

On sale at the GSPCA and a number of other locations for a minimum donation of £1 the proceeds will help animals in Guernsey.

Our opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday.

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Dog First Aid Course 9th November and Cat First aid Course 30th November

Submitted by Steve on 13:27, 8th Nov, 2022 | 0

Tomorrow the GSPCA will be holding the second dog first aid course of 2022.

GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who has over 25 years working in the field of animal rescue will be running the course and with over 3000 animals through the doors every year at the GSPCA the team see cases of animal first aid on a daily basis here in Guernsey.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “In May we held our first Dog First Aid Course of 2022 and we had a full house of 19.”

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WEATHER WARNING With extreme weather please help care for animals of Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 23:26, 31st Oct, 2022 | 0

Once again the Bailiwick has high winds and weather that puts our animals and wildlife at risk.

Often during the winter months with the high winds and stormy weather makes it difficult for wild animals and birds to feed and rest.

With the high winds we have to ensure our pets and animals kept outside are safe and secure.

Once again GSPCA are asking those that live around and visit our coast to please watch out for injured animals in need as well as seal pups which can get separated from their mothers at this time of year especially when we see bad weather.

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First seal pup of the season arrives at the GSPCA from Jersey only days old called Shakespeare

Submitted by Steve on 11:52, 27th Oct, 2022 | 0

Yesterday morning at 5am Head of Marine Mammals Geoff George was at the harbour to meet the first grey seal pup of the 2022/23 season which was rescued in Jersey.

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Bailiwick Grey Seal Pup season about to start – please do not approach or disturb

Submitted by Steve on 14:58, 21st Oct, 2022 | 0

Every Autumn the shores of the Bailiwick see Grey Seal pups being born and the GSPCA are issuing advice today on what to do if you see a seal pup in need.

It is extremely important not to approach or get too close as this can often scare the mother away and certainly do not let your dogs approach pups or adults.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “With rough weather and as we move closer to the winter we often see seal mothers seperated from their pups.”

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'Trick or Pet Treat' this Halloween & collect for animals at the GSPCA & safety tips

Submitted by Steve on 10:16, 21st Oct, 2022 | 0

Every year many children with parents or guardians head out at Halloween on the 31st October dressed up to celebrate the American tradition of 'Trick or Treat'.

With the growing concern of the consumption of sweets and sugar why not this Halloween raise funds for charity.

With the dark evenings it is important to ensure you follow some simple safety hints and tips, but this year could your Halloween night out help benefit the hundreds of animals in need in Guernsey. 

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Avian Bird Flu Update

Submitted by Steve on 10:08, 21st Oct, 2022 | 0

This week this announcement was made in the UK from Defra -

“Update 17 October

Following a change in the risk levels and an increase in the number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in kept and wild birds, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across Great Britain to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and captive birds.

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Planning Approved for the GSPCA Wildlife Hospital – Could you help us with Buying a Brick towards the next steps

Submitted by Steve on 09:43, 21st Oct, 2022 | 0

The GSPCA are delighted to announce that planning has been approved for a new Wildlife Hospital at the GSPCA.

This includes demolishing a number of very old buildings one of which dates back to the 1940’s.

We now really need your help. We have raised an amazing £300,000 towards the estimated costs for the facility which are approximately £2,000,000 to build the GSPCA Wildlife Hospital and to remove the old buildings.

There are a number of ways you can help donate to this much needed project –

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GSPCA Beau Cinema Event to meet the animals and Cinema showing of DC League of Superpets Sunday 30th October

Submitted by Steve on 15:03, 19th Oct, 2022 | 0

Join us at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre for our GSPCA, Guernsey SPCA Meet the Animals Event on Sunda

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