GSPCA cattery benefits from sales of Guernsey Electricity’s 2014 calendar

Submitted by GSPCA on 10:57, 25th Feb, 2014 | 0

Sales of Guernsey Electricity’s 2014 calendar have raised £2,313 for the GSPCA. 

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Volunteer Induction Evening Wednesday 26th February - Especially looking for helpers with reception & gardening

Submitted by GSPCA on 12:42, 24th Feb, 2014 | 0

We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Shelter in a variety of roles.

This Wednesday we are holding our second Volunteer Induction Evening of 2014.

After the last evening having an attendance of 33 new volunteers the GSPCA now has over 300 individuals from around Guernsey helping in the many roles available from dog walking to fund raising.

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Information on Equine Grass Sickness from the States Vet in Guernsey

Submitted by GSPCA on 11:54, 24th Feb, 2014 | 0

Following the death of a horse in Guernsey the GSPCA would like to draw horse owners attention to information released recently by the States Vet David Chamberlain:

The States Veterinary Officer would like to advise horse owners of the confirmed presence on the Island of the disease Equine Grass Sickness (EGS) which has been confirmed by laboratory analysis at the Animal Health Trust to be the cause of the death of a horse in the last 10 days

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BIG FISH APPEAL - Please help support the many sick and injured seabirds and seals at the GSPCA

Submitted by GSPCA on 13:20, 21st Feb, 2014 | 0

At the GSPCA we have had the busiest start to a year with seals and seabirds than the team can remember.

Currently we have 14 guillemots, 1 gannet and 2 seal pups at the Animal Shelter.

As you can imagine they are eating a healthy amount of fish and we really need your support.

From sandeels to sprats, herring and mackerel each animal is eating large numbers to help with their recuperation.

You can donate online through our Just Giving Page, by calling 01481 257261, by post or by popping into the Shelter in St Andrews.

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GSPCA Dog & Cat First Aid Training Courses in March & May 2014

Submitted by GSPCA on 10:41, 21st Feb, 2014 | 0

After the success of the recent training at the GSPCA we are planning additional sessions through the year.

The dates for the first aid courses are:

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 2nd March 2013 - FULLY BOOKED

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 23rd March 2013 - FULLY BOOKED

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 18th May 2013 - Ref - Cat 18/5

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 25th May 2013 - Ref - Dog 25/5

All courses are a minimum £15 donation and you must book your place by the Saturday before the training session.

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Dazfest 2014 - Saturday 22nd February 2014 - Tickets on sale

Submitted by GSPCA on 17:19, 20th Feb, 2014 | 0

In April 2014 Daz Carre will be running the Marathon Des Sables, a 155 mile run through the Sahara Desert which takes place in 100 degree temperatures. This is pretty extreme.

He'll be doing this for the Specsavers Children's Charity and the GSPCA and The Tav has decided to help him out in his fund raising efforts by throwing a party for him - after all, we might not see him again!
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Pet Bereavement Training for Bailiwick Pet Professionals and Volunteers

Submitted by GSPCA on 15:40, 20th Feb, 2014 | 0

The GSPCA and Guernsey Bereavement Service are teaming up for the first time to provide a training session in Pet Bereavement for those working or volunteering in the animal care industry in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

The aim of the evening is to educate the many volunteers and staff across the Bailiwick help those pet owners with the loss of their beloved pet.

The session is set for Wednesday 23rd April 2014 at the GSPCA Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

Zoe Le Pelley from the Guernsey Bereavement Service will lead the talk on the following subjects:

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Today is Love Your Pet Day

Submitted by GSPCA on 11:59, 20th Feb, 2014 | 0

Today is Love Your Pet Day.

If you love your pet, why not spend extra time with it today.

Some half term ideas for those younger owners wanting to do something for your pet could be:

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Warning about e-cigarettes and dangers to pets from the GSPCA

Submitted by GSPCA on 10:10, 20th Feb, 2014 | 0

Following reports that a puppy in Cornwall has died after biting into an e-cigarette refill, vets are warning pet owners to ensure they are kept out of reach of animals.

British Veterinary Association (BVA) President and vet Robin Hargreaves has said 'This is a tragic case and very worrying when you consider how many people are now using e-cigarettes. Nicotine poisoning acts very quickly and can be fatal, especially when large doses are involved.'

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Volunteers Needed - With many injured & dead seabirds the Environment Dept is co-ordinating a count this Saturday 22nd February

Submitted by GSPCA on 10:59, 19th Feb, 2014 | 0

Around the Channel Islands with the continued bad weather many of our seabirds have been injured and even perished.

Volunteers are urgently sought to collect bird bodies from beaches around the island on Saturday afternoon and take them to a collection centre at Cobo car park, opposite Le Guet, between 15:00 and 18:00.   Handwashing facilities/toilets will be available.

We also need bird experts who would be willing to identify birds brought to Cobo. 

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