Hedgehog Competition - Build a Hog House or Design an Awareness Hog Poster - Celebrating Hedgehog Week 5th -12th May

Submitted by Steve on 12:52, 2nd May, 2014 | 0

On Monday starts Hedgehog Week and to kick off the awareness week the GSPCA have launched two competitions for those aged between 4 and 16 years of age.

With 200 to 300 hedgehogs rescued every year at the GSPCA we see all ages with a variety of health problems.

Sarah Ozanne Animal Care Assistant in the Hedgehog Unit said 'With Spring we see hedgehogs awake and starting to give birth.'

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Northern Trust staff Spring into helping the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:39, 30th Apr, 2014 | 0

Spring is always a busy time at the GSPCA with many baby birds, hedgehogs waking, young animals being born and many animals coming through the doors.

On Friday last week the GSPCA were pleased to welcome 11 staff from Northern Trust who gave their day to help the team at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

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GSPCA 10 Year Redevelopment Plans Launched

Submitted by Steve on 15:20, 29th Apr, 2014 | 0

Last Friday the GSPCA unveiled our redevelopment plans for the Shelter.

The GSPCA has been caring for animals in Guernsey for over 141 years, and we have been at our current site since October 1929.

Over 2000 animals come through the doors every year, and need the facilities to care for them.

Thankfully the 4 acre site is able to care for all of those animals in need, but sadly many of the buildings are extremely old and some even date back as far as the 1950's.

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Only 2 days to go - Dog & Horse Restriction on Beaches in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 07:59, 29th Apr, 2014 | 0

With only two days to enjoy many beaches with your dogs around Guernsey, the GSPCA are reminding all about the restrictions.

Dogs are not allowed on or off lead on the following beaches between 1st May – 30th September:

Fermain

Petit Bot

L’Eree

The Northern end of Vazon

Port Soif

Cobo

L’Ancresse / Pembroke

Dogs are also excluded from Shell Beach, Belvoir Bay, Fisherman’s Beach and the stretch of beach in front of the White House Hotel to the Herm Jetty.

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A lovely evening at the GSPCA with the Guernsey Bereavement Service teaching Animal Professionals & Volunteers

Submitted by Steve on 21:18, 24th Apr, 2014 | 0

Last night with nearly 20 Animal Professionals and Volunteers, the first open training evening was held at the GSPCA in Pet Bereavement.

The GSPCA along with the Guernsey Bereavement Service worked together to hold an evening to help those in the animal industry last night.

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A huge thank you to the 40 dogs, their owners, Island FM & the Pet Cabin for the wonderful Easter Saturday Sponsored Walk

Submitted by Steve on 20:41, 24th Apr, 2014 | 0

On Easter Saturday 40 dogs, their owners and a team of volunteers took part in a sponsored walk to help two Guernsey charities.

Sponsored by the Pet Cabin and supported by Island FM the event helped raise funds for the GSPCA and Help a Guernsey Child.

The walk took place at 9.30 in the morning starting at North Beach and finishing at the Bridge.

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GSPCA Staff Member from over 5000 nominations is a finalist at the Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards 2014

Submitted by Steve on 15:49, 23rd Apr, 2014 | 0

This year we the Petplan and ADCH received over 5,500 nominations from adopters, supporters, charity staff and volunteers.

They are thrilled that so many people have nominated to recognise the fantastic work that goes on in animal charities every day to help rescue and rehome pets in need. Their tireless efforts really do help to improve animal welfare.

Due to the quality and quantity of nominations received, the impartial and independent judging panel, which includes key industry representatives, had an extremely difficult task selecting three finalists for each category.

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With Palm Oil once again spotted along the English South coast Guernsey Dog Owners Warned of Substance on Beaches

Submitted by Steve on 17:57, 17th Apr, 2014 | 0

Last October the Environment Department warned dog owners to keep pets away from any white substance they may find on local beaches and with the same substance spotted once again along the South Coast of England the GSPCA are asking dog owners to take care over the Easter break.

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Baby bird advice for Guernsey - often healthy fledglings are best left alone

Submitted by Steve on 15:38, 17th Apr, 2014 | 0

With Spring 2014 well underway the GSPCA are asking Islanders to be mindful of the many fledglings popping up around the Bailiwick. 

The GSPCA would like to remind that as a general rule, it is best to leave baby birds alone.

A baby bird has a greater chance of survival in the wild than it has being hand-reared by man as they learn to fend for themselves and how to forage for food by their parents.

Around 2 weeks after hatching young birds in your Bailiwick garden usually leave the nest, just before they learn how to fly.

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Please keep your pets safe this Easter

Submitted by Steve on 11:47, 15th Apr, 2014 | 0

Be aware this weeken Share