Wednesday 11th April 6.30pm Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 17:10, 10th Apr, 2018 | 0

Tomorrow night (Wednesday 11th April) we will hold our fourth volunteer induction of 2018.

The induction will take place with GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who will greet the new volunteers and then show a video about who we are, what we do, the ways volunteers can help and an induction of how to help safely to all the new volunteers who need to be aged from 13 years upwards to help with the animals on site.  

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VACANCIES - Casual Animal Care Assistant & Casual Charity Shop Assistant

Submitted by Steve on 12:15, 10th Apr, 2018 | 0

The GSPCA are currently looking for additional staff members to help with our increasingly busy front desk, the animals, guided tours, cleaning and to continue to develop our charity shop area.

The closing date for these posts is Thursday 19th April 2018.

The roles are casual positions to help cover 7 days a week and especially on weekends and bank holidays when the GSPCA is often extremely busy.

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Easter Guided Tours over the Easter Holidays between 28th March and 8th April

Submitted by Steve on 15:52, 19th Mar, 2018 | 0

During the school breaks we run a series of guided tours at the GSPCA and we have now planned for 2018 with the next happening over the Easter break

You can also book a tour for a special event or birthday. For details on special tours please see below.

This is your opportunity to visit behind the scenes at our Animal Shelter in St Andrews and see the work being carried out.

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Vale Primary help every single animal at the Shelter #GSPCAPurpleWeek

Submitted by Steve on 16:39, 16th Mar, 2018 | 0

Last month the GSPCA celebrated 145 years with our #GSPCApurpleWeek.

Many got involved and one very special, generous and kind school was Vale Primary who last week donated over 500 items from hay to animal feed to help the 500 animals in our care.

At the start of #GSPCAPurpleWeek GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne went to see the 500 pupils and talk to them about the work of the Shelter and this week three reception classes enjoyed guided tours at the GSPCA.

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GSPCA Rescue Cat Catrina wins the Isabelle Vets Pet Hero for 2017

Submitted by Steve on 11:09, 16th Mar, 2018 | 0

Isabelle Vets recently announced the winner of the Isabelle Vets Pet Hero competition which was Catrina the tabby cat, as voted for by the general public.

All of the nominated finalists were ‘Heros’ in their own right, with over five hundred people voting for their chosen hero in a closely-run competition. On a small Island such as Guernsey, this truly shows the kindness and enthusiasm of people, in taking the time to recognise the bravery of all of these stoic pets.

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Welcome to the 5 new faces that joined the GSPCA team last week

Submitted by Steve on 10:42, 16th Mar, 2018 | 0

Last Monday we held our third volunteer induction of 2018 and welcomed 5 new volunteers at the GSPCA taking this years total to 46 new volunteers inducted.

Chau Yu, Julia, Maddi, Alex and Michele all arrived for 630pm where they learnt all about the work at the GSPCA and how to work safely as a volunteer.

The event took place with GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who after their induction spoke with each of them and set a date to start with the youngest starting from 13 which is the minimum age to help with the animals on site at the Shelter.

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Tonight 6.30pm Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 10:21, 5th Mar, 2018 | 0

The GSPCA have planned out the dates for 2018 Volunteer Inductions and the third takes place tonight at 6.30pm at the GSPCA in St Andrews.

The induction will take place with GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who will greet the new volunteers and then show a video about who we are, what we do, the ways volunteers can help and an induction of how to help safely to all the new volunteers who need to be aged from 13 years upwards to help with the animals on site.  

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March is World Adopt a Rescue Guinea Pig Month & could you help one of many at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 10:59, 2nd Mar, 2018 | 0

Each March around the world rescues celebrate and promote Adopt a Rescue Guinea Pig Month.

March last year we had none at the Shelter looking for homes but this year we have 14 currently in our care.

All 14 are males and two are awaiting their homes, which are Cassiopeia and Alfie.

The 12 currently in need of a loving new owner are Yertle, Terrific Whatzit, Raphael, Mudface, Morla, Moriarty, Michelangelo, Mack, Filimore, Filigree, Donatello and Alderman Ptolemy.

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Work as Normal & Giant Snow Cat First Aid Training for the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:52, 1st Mar, 2018 | 0

Like many emergency services the snow and ice has meant work as usual at the GSPCA.

With over 500 animals in our care, the team all made it in again today to look after the animals, answer the phone, open the shop and rescue those in need 24/7 like the stray canary that has just arrived and soon to be returned to his owner.

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Thursday Opening & Services currently as normal at the GSPCA but Dog Training Cancelled this evening due to the ice and snow

Submitted by Steve on 11:40, 1st Mar, 2018 | 0

Today Thursday 1st March the GSPCA services and our shop/reception are open as normal but with the temperatures to drop later we may consider closing at 4pm our front reception, shop, viewing and charity shop.

The plan for tomorrow Friday 2nd March is to open as normal that being the GSPCA Shop, Charity Shop (although normal access has may be diverted to avoid the slope) and Reception from 9am to 5pm, with visiting to animal viewing areas (which are limited) 11am to 430pm.

We are currently monitoring the weather and will update as and when we can.

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