Submitted by Steve on 10:49, 14th Jun, 2022 |
With the exceptionally warm weather due and the recent dry weather it has been exceptionally busy at the GSPCA.
One of the biggest casualties being effected are hedgehogs and the GSPCA is appealing for islanders to do all they can to help our prickly friends.
From dehydrated baby hedgehogs to those covered in fly eggs and maggots we have helped 29 hedgehogs since the start of this month.
Submitted by Steve on 12:15, 27th May, 2022 |
Last Wednesday a team of staff from Northern Trust spent a day volunteering at the GSPCA.
3 Northern Trust staff arrived at 9am to be greeted by Tim Pellett the GSPCA Training and Community Officer.
They started with a lovely picture at the front of the Animal Shelter before they began a day of helping around site and specifically helping care for the grounds and Memorial Garden.
Through the day they learnt about much of our work and met many of the team and finished with a tour of the site to see the many animals and much of our work.
Submitted by Steve on 11:53, 27th May, 2022 |
After more than 2 years the GSPCA had the first Volunteer Induction Evening since February 2020.
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.
The evening started with introductions followed by an induction into our work, the opportunities and cover all aspects of health and safety to enable the new volunteers to understand the operations and what we do at the GSPCA.
Submitted by Steve on 14:02, 25th May, 2022 |
Ruby a lovely black and white cat arrived at the GSPCA earlier this year.
She had a number of health issues on arrival and sadly as a stray no owner was found.
Many of the health issues are much better but her ears have caused her constant problems and it now transpires that due to a growth she will need an operation to remove the lump and an ear canal.
Submitted by Steve on 13:32, 25th May, 2022 |
The GSPCA in the last year has had the busiest year of cockerels and still have many lookijg for homes that arrived last year.
Many were reared as chicks and although the hens have found loving new homes the GSPCA has quite a few boys now in need.
Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said “Every year we help sick and injured cockerels but we have seen more than usual in the last year and have quite a few now in need of new homes.”
“If anyone can help find these or any of the animals in our care a new home please do get in touch.”
Submitted by Steve on 13:11, 25th May, 2022 |
On Sunday 15th May a very unusual visitor was rescued in Sark and brought into the GSPCA.
The first ever Long Eared Owlet at only approximately two weeks of age was found with no nest or parents in site on Sark.
Concerned for the welfare the finders of the baby owl took advice and shortly after were on route to get the bird to the GSPCA.
Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said “On Sunday 15th May we had our first ever Long Eared Owlet in to the GSPCA.”
Submitted by Steve on 12:46, 25th May, 2022 |
On Wednesday 11th May the GSPCA we held our first Dog First Aid Course of 2022.
Taking the course was GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who has over 25 years working in the field of animal rescue 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 “We recently held our first Dog First Aid Course of 2022 and we had a full house of 19.”
Submitted by Steve on 12:34, 25th May, 2022 |
After more than 2 years the GSPCA has the first Volunteer Induction Evening planned on Thursday 26th May at the GSPCA in St Andrews starting at 630pm.
The volunteer age from this induction will be from 16 years and up and we have opportunities in all parts of our activities here at the GSPCA.
The evening will start with introductions followed by an induction into our work, the opportunities and cover all aspects of health and safety to enable the new volunteers to understand the operations and what we do at the GSPCA.
Submitted by Steve on 15:24, 8th May, 2022 |
Every year we hear of firework related incidents involving animals and children. While fireworks may be exciting and pretty to look at and its fun to celebrate many celebrations with a bang, we must put our safety, the safety of our pets and the local wildlife first.
Tomorrow as part of Liberation Day just after 2115hrs (915pm) at Castle Breakwater in St Peter Port there are firework displays planned so please ensure your animals are safe and prepare for the unusual sounds and sights they might be subjected too.
Submitted by Steve on 15:08, 6th May, 2022 |
In 2021 Autism Guernsey and the Guernsey Adult Literacy Project organised the Goat Trail which was extremely successful and raised over £80,000 for the charities.
Autism Guernsey and the GSPCA are now organising a further parade for 2023 – the Puffin Parade.
When deciding on what kind of statue to use for this event, it was agreed that we would keep to the theme of animals and birds synonymous with the Bailiwick. Therefore it was agreed that we would use Puffins, although larger than their normal size.
