Today is World Stray Day and we have a number of strays arrived in the last few days - microchipping only £4.99 at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 10:32, 4th Apr, 2016 | 0

Today is World Stray Day and at the GSPCA we help strays all year round here in Guernsey.

Just this weekend we've helped dogs to ferrets and there are many pets and farm animals that escape and need the help of the Animal Shelter.

With around 200 stray dogs and over 1000 strays helped every year by the GSPCA we face challenges on a daily basis reuniting them with their owners.

This month England, Scotland and Wales will be bringing in compulsory microchipping for dogs.

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Jubilation's for Jubilee who is now named Bilee and in a loving new home

Submitted by Steve on 15:20, 1st Apr, 2016 | 0

Last May an injured long haired black and white cat was rescued and brought into the GSPCA on the Liberation weekend.

Found near Castel Hospital we named the cat Jubilee who had an awful bite wound and eye injury which was not easiy cured.  He needed many months of care and vet treatment and as no owner came forward after some months when the 3 year old cat was healthy enough he was put up for rehoming.

He was very difficult to handle at first and with his injuries meaning regular treatments it took sometime before he would trust the team.

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Volunteer Induction Evening 6.30pm on Thursday 7th April

Submitted by Steve on 14:35, 1st Apr, 2016 | 0

On Thursday we hold our fourth volunteer induction of 2016.

We are blessed with over 600 volunteers helping the GSPCA every year and on average over 90 every single week.

Here are full details on getting involved -

We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Shelter in a variety of roles. Volunteers helping raise funds for the GSPCA Animal Shelter Guernsey

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A huge thank you to Guernsey Gifts for a wonderful donation after their week at the OSA Recruitment Pop Up Shop

Submitted by Steve on 15:06, 30th Mar, 2016 | 0

Last week Guernsey Gifts were in the OSA Recruitment Pop Up Shop.

They were stocking a wide range of locally inspired and created souvenirs, greetings cards, towels, t-shirts and more.

Whilst they were there they were helping raise funds for the many animals at the GSPCA.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We'd like to thank Carolyn Amer from Guernsey Gifts for the wonderful donation of £50 which she raised through the sale of her goods at the OSA Pop Up Shop in Smith Street."

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We will all remember him - our thoughts are with the family and friends of Peter Brehaut

Submitted by Steve on 14:45, 30th Mar, 2016 | 0

Yesterday a number of the GSPCA team attended Le Foulon Chapel to remember Peter Francis Brehaut at his funeral service who sadly passed away on the 9th March 2016 at the age of 59 years.

Pete joined the GSPCA in July of 2015 and had been helping nearly 4 mornings each and every week for 8 months.  He was really appreciated by all of the team for his hard work and dedication.

Pete always enjoyed working with the ferrets the most and also enjoyed a nice sun rise when they occurred on his way into the Shelter.

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Warning very poorly baby hedgehog at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 19:59, 28th Mar, 2016 | 0

On Tuesday a very poorly baby hedgehog or hoglet was brought into the GSPCA.

At only 3 to 4 weeks of age 'Diddy' as she's been named was covered in mange, very thin and also full of fly eggs and tiny maggots.

On arrival GSPCA staff Sarah Ozanne and Geoff George were on hand to help care for and clean off the fly eggs and maggots.

For the first few days the tiny hoglet was very weak and was taken home by Sarah to care for around the clock.

Nearly a week on and we are pleased to say that Diddy is doing well and growing stronger each day.

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Bunny Treasure facts and Egg Hunt a fabulous Easter at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 18:43, 28th Mar, 2016 | 0

On Good Friday and Easter Saturday the GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne with the Easter Bunny held two fun events for groups of children with their parents.

With over 35 children taking part over the two days the families got to see behind the scenes at the GSPCA as well as learning all about rabbits and their care.

Each child on arrival received a Treasure Hunt bunny sheet, a lollipop, GSPCA sticker and pen.  They then had a picture with the Easter Bunny at the front of the Shelter before being shown around the site in St Andrews.

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Squids in for Olivia the turtle - A huge thank you to Waitrose from the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 00:29, 25th Mar, 2016 | 0

Waitrose has donated more than ten kilos of squid for Olivia the loggerhead turtle as she continues to recover at the Guernsey Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA).

The endangered animal was found washed up on Guernsey’s west coast earlier this month after she was caught up in the Gulf Stream.

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UPDATE - Bonnie the seal pup nearly double her rescue weight

Submitted by Steve on 17:59, 23rd Mar, 2016 | 0

Nearly two months on and Bonnie the injured seal pup who was found close to death certainly isn't as skinny any more.

Bonnie since the GSPCA rescued her from the base of a cliff on the south coast towards the end of January despite an early struggle to get weight on her has now nearly doubled her size.

At just 14kgs when she was carried off the beach and up a steep cliff was extremely weak and emaciated. Today she was weighed and totals just short of 26kgs which the team at the GSPCA are overwhelmed with joy in her progress.

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UPDATE - Fur Baby Fundraiser - Please sponsor and support Aoife and Mike in their half marathon challenge

Submitted by Steve on 12:20, 23rd Mar, 2016 | 0

We are pleased to announce that Aoife and Mike are up to £481 raised towards their upcoming challenge and continue to appeal for your support.

On the 19th June they will undertake the Guernsey Dairy Half Marathon and are raising funds to help the many animals at the GSPCA.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "Aoife and Mike popped in to see us in February for a chat and it is wonderful that they have chosen the GSPCA as their charity of choice with what I am sure will be no easy challenge."

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