Submitted by Steve on 11:18, 4th Jul, 2018 |
Last Tuesday Barbara Keywood from the JSPCA popped in to say hello and have a tour of the Shelter.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager greeted Barbara last week to show the member of staff from the JSPCA the work we do and plans for the future.
Barbara Keywood said “Thank you so much for the tour on Tuesday, it was amazing looking around and chatting to you.”
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “It was lovely to chat to and show around Barbara from the JSPCA last week.”
Submitted by Steve on 11:10, 4th Jul, 2018 |
We are very proud to share that one of our amazing team members Beckie Bailey has been nominated for Carer of the Year in the Guernsey Press Pride of Guernsey Award sponsored by Specsavers.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Beckie is a real star and we are all so proud of her at the GSPCA.”
“Beckie always goes over and above from hand rearing baby hedgehogs to getting involved with events like the Man Power Flight at the Harbour Carnival.”
“Nothing is too much for Beckie and she is always thinking of others.”
Submitted by Steve on 23:38, 3rd Jul, 2018 |
On June 17th 2018 by kind permission of Major and Mrs. Phillippi their gardens at Le Vallon, Ruette Fainel, Le Vallon, St. Martin were open to the public in aid of the GSPCA.
Refreshments and cakes were on sale and despite the drizzly afternoon 100’s enjoyed the stunning grounds of Le Vallon in St Martins.
Over £1000 was raised and we want to thank Major and Mrs. Phillippi, Floral Guernsey, all that volunteered and especially those that supported.
Submitted by Steve on 23:34, 3rd Jul, 2018 |
On Saturday 23rd June the GSPCA joined the St Martins Primary School PTA Fathers Day Fun Morning with some rather large friends.
GSPCA volunteer Suzy Rose popped along to the event with her two donkeys and raffle tickets on sale with a top prize of £1000.
Submitted by Steve on 23:32, 3rd Jul, 2018 |
The GSPCA had a great event on the 15th June with the Guernsey Round Table Harbour Carnival 2018.
Once again we were on the Albert Pier and raised hundreds of pounds for the man animals in our care and talked to many interested or keen to support our work with animals.
This year the GSPCA had a team of Puffins in the Man Powered Flight consisting of two staff members and a willing volunteer.
The team had great fun making their costumes and even more fun jumping into the Harbour at this classic Guernsey event.
Submitted by Steve on 23:26, 3rd Jul, 2018 |
On Sunday 17th June the GSPCA was at Saumarez Park supporting the Annual Classic Vehicle Show Public hosted by Guernsey Classic Vehicle Club LBG.
We were delighted to be able to attend this wonderful event and our team and stall had a great day raising funds for the many animals in our care at the GSPCA.
We raised hundreds of pounds and talked to many wanting to learn about and support our work.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “This was the first time we have attended the Annual Classic Vehicle Show and despite a rather damp afternoon we had a fantastic day.”
Submitted by Steve on 23:23, 3rd Jul, 2018 |
On Saturday 23rd June the GSPCA team were out at Le Friquet's Annual Family Fun Day and what an amazing day it was.
This FREE event celebrated the start of Summer in style with bouncy castles, live music, face painting, planting workshops and much much more!
The GSPCA team had a great time and the car park was over flowing with all that attended and enjoyed this wonderful event.
Michelle Champion GSPCA Event Organisor said “We had a wonderful and very busy day at Le Friquet's Annual Family Fun Day and we want to thank all involved and supported us.”
Submitted by Steve on 23:19, 3rd Jul, 2018 |
Last month we had a lovely update from the new owner of Armitage and Mittens two cats adopted from the GSPCA.
Both cats arrived together back in earlier this year and the team were overjoyed when we found them a new loving home together.
The 3 year old cats are now doing very well and we have had a number of updates from their new owner which we always love to see.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “It really warms our hearts at the GSPCA when we get to see pictures and videos of animals we have rehomed in their new homes.”
Submitted by Steve on 23:01, 3rd Jul, 2018 |
Nearly every weekend and in the week we hold Special Birthday Party Tours at the GSPCA.
During May we hosted a year old birthday party and we have had some fantastic feedback which we wanted to share.
Samantha Smilie said “I just wanted to thank you for a fantastic party on Saturday!”
“The children had a great time, our guide was so enthusiastic and wonderful with the children.”
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have been running Special Birthday Tours for a number of years and it is fantastic to hear great feedback.”
Submitted by Steve on 09:48, 28th Jun, 2018 |
Trained volunteers from the GSPCA are carrying out searches of the southern area of L’Ancresse Common after a dog walker reported seeing the tail-end of a fairly large snake enter the gorse.
Police officers are liaising with John Knight, President of the GSPCA and a vet who also specialises in exotic animals, and States Vet David Chamberlain.
