GSPCA Beckie Bailey on BBC Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 22:34, 27th Jun, 2019 | 0

Today Beckie Bailey GSPCA Animal Care Assistant went on air to talk to JKT on BBC Guernsey about a very special evening.

Earlier this year Beckie won the Petplan and ADCH Animal Charity Employee of the Year from over 8500 nominations and across the British Isles.

To see the full story please visit www.gspca.org.gg/blog/over-8500-nominations-beckie-bailey-gspca-wins-petplan-and-adch-animal-charity-employee-year

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GSPCA celebrations at the 134th AGM

Submitted by Steve on 22:25, 27th Jun, 2019 | 0

Back on Wednesday the 17th April the GSPCA celebrated our 134th AGM.

The meeting was opened and all welcomed by GSPCA President and local Vet John Knight. John gave many of the highlights from 2016 and 2017 from the opening of the new animal welfare building to the many accolades that the GSPCA received. Many thanks were given and much praise was shared with so many that continue to help and support the incredible work that goes on 24/7.

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See the GSPCA at the Eat, Drink and Be Local Seafront Sundays next being the 28th July

Submitted by Steve on 21:52, 27th Jun, 2019 | 0

The GSPCA are looking forward to the upcoming Eat, Drink and Be Local Seafront Sundays.

That’s right once again we are delighted to say that you will be able to see the GSPCA at each of the remaining Seafront Sundays this year.

We will have our fun stall with a full range of tombolas, games and GSPCA goods and we are very much looking forward being part of this fantastic event.

Michelle Champion GSPCA stall organisor said “We are really looking forward joining the Eat, Drink and Be Local Seafront Sundays.”

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Charles the Guinea Pig settles into his loving new home and has a new friend

Submitted by Steve on 21:48, 27th Jun, 2019 | 0

Charles arrived at the GSPCA at the end of April as his owner could no longer care for him.

Guinea pigs are thankfully found homes quite quickly from the GSPCA and last Monday Charles found a loving new home.

Lisa Le Poidevin new owner said last week “Charles has settled in quite well.” 

“He seems a bit nervous when it's cuddle time but with some hay or a treat around he relaxes again “

“I'm still just swapping my piggy Toffee's hay with his and they both seem happy enough with the new smells.”

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Huge thanks to Investec staff for helping make a huge difference at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 21:13, 27th Jun, 2019 | 0

Over the last week we have had three incredible teams volunteer at the GSPCA from Investec.

In all 13 staff have spent a combined 46 hours helping around the GSPCA in St Andrews.

The first group of 6 helped last Wednesday, a further 2 yesterday and we have had another 5 volunteering this morning.

Each group arrived at 9am and were greeted by GSPCA Community and Training Officer Tim Pellett.

After a quick introduction they very put straight to work, and work they did.

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Green fingered Northern Trust staff helping at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:58, 20th Jun, 2019 | 0

Last week 4 staff from Northern Trust helped out around the GSPCA.

On Monday 10th July we had 4 of the amazing Northern Trust staff spend the day gardening and helping around the Shelter.

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The Channel Islands Co-operative Society has donated £1,500 to the GSPCA’s Save Our Seals campaign

Submitted by Steve on 16:37, 20th Jun, 2019 | 0

Throughout April and May this year, the Co-op supported the GSPCA seal pups by donating 5 per cent of profits made from the sale of pet food.

The amazing donation has been used to help rehabilitate and care for the 6 seal pups.

The £1,500 donated by the Society has already helped three rescued seal pups return to Channel Island waters and we continue to help feed the others currently in our care.

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26 staff help from BachmannHR Group Ltd at the GSPCA during #VolunteersWeek

Submitted by Steve on 16:19, 20th Jun, 2019 | 0

Earlier this month the GSPCA had 26 staff from BachmannHR Group Ltd give up a day in the office to help out at the Shelter.

The fantastic, massive group helped all around the Shelter in many different ways from gardening to painting, with the animals to cleaning.

The group arrived at 9am and were welcomed by GSPCA Community and Training Officer Tim Pellett who after introductions set them to work.

Tim Pellett said “The staff from BachmannHR Group Ltd were fantastic.”

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Ducks waddling off back to the wild

Submitted by Steve on 15:51, 20th Jun, 2019 | 0

It is an extremely busy time at the GSPCA helping wild animals at the GSPCA and when they arrive sick, injured and in need the GSPCA works around the clock to get them back to the wild.

Some need only few days of care while others need many weeks.

When they are ready for release we then ideally like to release them near where they were found and others where we can find a suitable release site.

Last month Blanchelande College kindly allowed us to release 3 young ducks with them that had been in our care.

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Tomorrow it is #BringYourDogtoWorkDay are you getting involved?

Submitted by Steve on 10:48, 20th Jun, 2019 | 0

All around Guernsey each year businesses and offices have a special day when they bring their 4 legged friends to work.

This year Bring Your Dog To Work Day takes places on Friday 21st June.

Having a dog in the room can make human colleagues more cooperative, reduce stress, increase job satisfaction and productivity.

When adopting a dog or any animal from the GSPCA we often ask how many hours potential owners may be at work.  Perhaps the question should actually be - are you able to take your dog to work?

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