Some feathered friends are getting excited about their big day tomorrow

Submitted by Steve on 21:24, 11th Mar, 2014 | 0

Many of the team are very excited as tomorrow the GSPCA plans to release nine guillemots back to the wild.

Recent months have been awful for tens of thousands of seabirds who have lost their lives in the Channel.

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Guernsey has a second group full of Animal Care know how thanks to the GSPCA & WEA training course

Submitted by Steve on 10:56, 11th Mar, 2014 | 0

Last night at the GSPCA the second Animal Care and Welfare Course saw another 15 graduates.

The Monday night course that started back in January has taken 8 weeks and covered a wealth of topics in caring for animals and working with them.

Last night Sarah, Sue, Siriol, Carolyn, Marilyn, Michelle, Andrew, Simon, Craig, Lisa, Hannah, Zoe, Mandy and John had their last session which covered grooming and coat care.  We also recapped the 8 weeks and had a Q and A followed by a presentation of certificates.

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March Dog First Aid course fully booked but don't worry there are other training dates set

Submitted by Steve on 12:21, 10th Mar, 2014 | 0

Due to popular demand the GSPCA are looking to set additional animal first aid courses later in 2014.

With the dog first aid course on the 23rd March fully booked we are looking at setting additional dates both in May and July.

The dates for the first aid courses are:

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 23rd March 2014 - FULLY BOOKED

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 18th May 2014 - Ref - Cat 18/5

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 25th May 2014 - Ref - Dog 25/5

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 6th July 2014 - Ref - Cat 6/7

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Dillon the cats memory lives on at the GSPCA & Guernsey Animal Aid Cats

Submitted by Steve on 16:31, 7th Mar, 2014 | 0

The death of Dillon the cat hit many islanders very hard as he was a friend to many that frequent St Peter Port.

He spent much of his time Paint and Sons' Jewelers and the staff there have received many cards and donations in loving memory of the wonderful 5 year old feline.

It is believed during the awful recent weather and high tides that Dillon may have been taken by the waves as they crashed over the walls along the front of St Peter Port.

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Event | For World Stray Day visit the GSPCA stall & animals looking for homes in Market Square | Friday 4th April

Submitted by Steve on 15:08, 7th Mar, 2014 | 0

On Friday the 4th April also know as World Stray Day the GSPCA will be in Market Square with a stall and selection of animals looking for new homes.

After spending Monday to Thursday the week running up to the Friday at the OSA Recruitment Pop Up Shop in Smith St as part of Pet Adoption Month and World Stray Day we will have animals in need of homes and posters of those at the Shelter in need.

We see and help with over 1000 stray animals in Guernsey every year and we will be highlighting the importance of microchipping and the other ways to help in loosing or finding a pet.

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Dingley Dell+RSPCA Freedom Food+The Pavilion+Top Chefs+5 courses=5 things making a fantastic night fund raising for the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 13:35, 7th Mar, 2014 | 0

Last night The Pavilion hosted the Dingley Dell Flying Visits 14th event and first of its kind in Guernsey.   The Dingley Dell Flying Visits are a series of events celebrating the journey of the pig from farm to plate.

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Training | WEA & GSPCA team up for the third Animal Care & Welfare Course | Starts Tuesday 25th March

Submitted by Steve on 08:37, 6th Mar, 2014 | 0

Due to demand the GSPCA and WEA have teamed up once more to run the third Animal Care and Welfare course at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

With the number of bank holidays and to give those who have a busy Monday evening we have moved this 8 week course to a Tuesday evening (breaks on the 1st and 25th April)

With limited places please book your place as soon as possible:

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GSPCA Summer Dog Show & Fete Sunday 1st June 2014 at Fairfields

Submitted by Steve on 20:47, 5th Mar, 2014 | 0

On Sunday 1st June the GSPCA will be holding a fun dog show and summer fete at Fairfields in Castel. < Share

The GSPCA has its largest ever visitor come to stay | Robbie 17 hands of horse

Submitted by GSPCA on 17:48, 4th Mar, 2014 | 0

On Friday the GSPCA received the largest ever resident in memory of the team.

At 17 hands and 15 years of age the Dutch Warmblood horse called Robbie is settling well at the Shelter, although staff have found out he's bit of a wimp.

Anna Paint Senior Animal Care Assistant said 'Robbie is settling well at the Shelter but he is a real wuss!'

'At 17 hands he is a big lad, but thankfully we have a stable and fields at the GSPCA.'

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Seal pups Eden & Trinity at the GSPCA in Guernsey have their first dip in the pool

Submitted by GSPCA on 17:01, 4th Mar, 2014 | 0

Seal pups Trinity and Eden who were rescued after being found extremely emaciated at only 17 and 13kgs when they should have been around 40kgs in weight had a very exciting afternoon today.

Both seals have roughly doubled their weight since being rescued in January and battled off a number of ailments, so today were introduced to the large pool here at the GSPCA.

Eden now at 25kgs and Trinity at 31kgs had very different approaches at entering the pools but once in started having a great time.

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