Two stray snakes found in Guernsey and two in need of a home at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 10:52, 12th Sep, 2016 | 0

Two stray corn snakes have been rescued and are now in the care of the GSPCA in the last two weeks.

Each year we help a small number of snakes that are found in gardens or on the road that have escaped from their owners.

The first was found near St Saviour's Reservoir nearly two weeks ago and another was rescued on Saturday in La Mare de Carteret.

Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said "Currently we have two stray snakes in our care 'Pollyana' who was rescued two weeks ago in St Saviour's and 'Boey' who is from La Mare de Carteret on Saturday."

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Community Foundation Award nominations close Wednesday 14th September - please nominate your favourite charity or other category

Submitted by Steve on 15:00, 9th Sep, 2016 | 0

The nomination period for the 2016 Community Awards closes next Wednesday - 14th September.

You can see a reminder of the award categories below.

Don't miss your chance to publicly thank the hard work and dedication of a person, team, company, charity or community group that you feel deserves high praise!

Maybe you think the work we carry out here at the GSPCA or those that help us could be nominated, if so please visit www.communityawards.gg

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Floral Guernsey awards recognise St Andrews Floral Group and their work at the GSPCA and help from 4th Guernsey Beavers

Submitted by Steve on 11:53, 9th Sep, 2016 | 0

Last night the GSPCA Manager was invited to join the St Andrews Floral Group for the Floral Guernsey Foundation competition who announced the 2016 winners at Les Cotils.

A lovely evening was had by all with great speakers and volunteers from across Guernsey, Sark and Herm being recognised for making islands of flowers.

Sark Community Blooms took the top prize winning a Gold Award and the Lady Dorey Trophy.

There were silver gilt awards for Floral Forest, Floral St Andrews Floral group, St Saviours and Herm.

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Rambo the kitten from car engine to loving new home

Submitted by Steve on 16:56, 8th Sep, 2016 | 0

This week the GSPCA waved 'Rambo' the kitten off to his new home.

Last month Rambo was rescued after being found in a car engine that had been driving and was lucky to survive.

To see the full story please go to - www.gspca.org.gg/blog/kitten-survives-car-engine-journey-rambo-now-beau-doing-extremely-well-after-near-death-experie

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14 New Volunteers join the GSPCA - next induction Tuesday 13th September 630pm

Submitted by Steve on 16:40, 8th Sep, 2016 | 0

Tuesday evening the GSPCA greeted 14 new faces wanting to help out at the Animal Shelter and 24/7 work that is carried out.

Those present were interested in helping with dog walking to reception, cat pen cleaning to helping with the wildlife, fund raising to volunteering to gain experience for their CV and some to help gain life skills.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager greeted the group and gave a presentation and talk about the work we carry out 24 hours 7 days a week, the differing volunteer roles and how to work safely at the GSPCA Shelter and our events.

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VACANCY - Casual & Full Time Maternity Post Cover Animal Care Assistant with reception, ambulance and night duties

Submitted by Steve on 12:23, 6th Sep, 2016 | 0

The GSPCA are currently looking for a staff member or members to help cover maternity leave and potentially additional casual hours to meet the needs of the Shelter.

We have a team of 20 staff and over 600 volunteers and without the whole team we couldn't help the 3000+ animals that come through the doors every year, care for the many boarders and achieve so much.

The role is a diverse one working with all species of animals in Guernsey, managing volunteers, driving the GSPCA ambulance, covering night duties, using IT and helping on reception to mention a few of the duties.

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The Travel Corporation team spend the day helping out at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:23, 5th Sep, 2016 | 0

Last Wednesday 5 staff from The Travel Corporation joined the team at the GSPCA and gave up a day in the office to help out.

This is the second time this month team members from The Travel Corporation have helped and 3 of the group had helped last year at the GSPCA.

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22 Channel Islanders come together at the GSPCA to learn to become a BDMLR Marine Mammal Medic

Submitted by Steve on 11:24, 5th Sep, 2016 | 0

From Jersey to Alderney, Vet Nurses to the Guernsey States Vet, GSPCA Volunteers and Staff, La Société Guernesiaise to Alderney Wildlife Trust, Alderney Animal Welfare Society to those interested from the Channel Islands all with a huge range of skills and backgrounds gathered in Guernsey on Saturday.

The 22 Channel Islanders all took part in the BDMLR Marine Mammal Medic course held at the GSPCA and Pembroke Bay.

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Going Wild at the GSPCA - updates on the work at the Animal Shelter thanks to St Andrews Floral Group and others

Submitted by Steve on 12:34, 1st Sep, 2016 | 0

The 'Going Wild at the GSPCA' project was launched by St Andrew’s Floral group in July 2015 and much progress has been made to provide a green framework for the buildings to improve the environment for the animals in care and attract wildlife.

The willow fedge and bird hide dome have grown well and also the wildlife hedge and native tree planting along the roadside.

For several years the pond has been leaking and sometimes only a small puddle remained in the bottom.

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Bon Air Summer Fair on Saturday 17th September

Submitted by Steve on 09:30, 1st Sep, 2016 | 0

On Saturday 17th September at Bon Air in St Martins there is a Summer Fair being held in aid of the GSPCA.

It all takes place between 12pm and 4pm at Bon Air Field, La Rocher Road, St Martins, GY4 6EP.

There will be craft stalls, table toppers, GSPCA games and goods on sale, cakes, refreshments, a kids corner and more.

Parking and toilets will also be on site.

For a pitch or to sell goods on the day pitches are £5 and to book please call Elaine Mahy on 236383 or 07911728019 by the 10th September.

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