St. Andrews Year 4 Class Win KGV Party

Submitted by Steve on 10:16, 18th Nov, 2014 | 0

Chloe Butt (8), a pupil at St. Andrews Primary School had a surprise last week when she was told that she had won a party for her year on the 3G Pitch at the KGV. Chloe was the winner of the GSPCA design a firework and bonfire poster competition which will be used in the GSPCA safety information for 2015.

Presenting the prize was Toby the dog accompanied by Steve Byrne, Manager of the GSPCA who commented "The lucky winner was Chloe and despite a large number of entries from other schools islandwide, it was two of her class mates that were awarded joint second place”.

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Santa Paws Sponsored Dog Walk & Christmas Fayre at the Market Bistro Sunday 14th December with the Guernsey Cheshire Home

Submitted by Steve on 13:05, 14th Nov, 2014 | 0

On Sunday the 14th December the GSPCA and Guernsey Cheshire Home are holding a Christmas Fayre and the first ever Santa Paws Dog Walk in Guernsey.

Doors open at 11am at the Market Bistro and Inner Market Building in St Peter Port.

Inside the Market Building we will have pet supplies and stockings, gifts, face painting, Guernsey Cheshire Cook Book, games, tombolas, craft stalls a Santa Grotto and much more.

In the Market Square we will have Beechwood Choir singing carols and also Deputy Daugs in the Stocks.

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GSPCA helping in the search for Bertie - any sightings please do not chase after him, but call 257261

Submitted by Steve on 17:44, 13th Nov, 2014 | 0

Today at the GSPCA we met with Clive and Lynn McMinn to help in the search of Bertie.

As many will know on Saturday near the Vale Primary School around 6pm a 7 year old grey Schnauzer rescue dog called Bertie was scared by bonfire displays and escaped from his back garden.

The GSPCA are helping co-ordinate the search for Bertie and have a working map with sightings, locations, dates and times.

We would like to highlight that Bertie is a very timid little lad especially with men and people he doesn't know.

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Harry the cormorant back in the sea around Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 16:21, 13th Nov, 2014 | 0

Yesterday Harry the cormorant was set free back to the wild.

Harry was found unable to fly on the weekend by a member of public at Route De La Marette.

Annie Janes Animal Care Assistant and Collection Officer went out to rescue him and bring him back to the Shelter where he has been cared for by the team in St Andrews.

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Pet Bereavement evening stirs emotions - thank you to all involved

Submitted by Steve on 13:33, 13th Nov, 2014 | 0

Last night was our second public Pet bereavement Training session.  Having held a similar event earlier this year, and in house training in 2013 we would like to thank all involved and that came along.

The GSPCA along with the Guernsey Bereavement Service worked together to hold both evenings to help those in the animal industry, volunteers and anyone interested.

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Due to adverse weather conditions we have had to cancel the Dog Friendly bonfire night on Thursday 13th November

Submitted by Steve on 14:02, 11th Nov, 2014 | 0

Due to adverse weather conditions we have had to cancel the Dog Friendly bonfire night on Thursday 13th November.

Thank you for all the encouraging words on the KGV and GSPCA holding the first ever dog friendly bonfire night.

We are working on a new date earlier next year probably late October before fireworks go on sale, we will keep you updated.

If you have already paid and booked we will be in touch shortly to arrange your refund.

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Please help the owners of Bertie the grey Schnauzer in the North of Guernsey find his way home

Submitted by Steve on 12:35, 11th Nov, 2014 | 0

On Saturday near the Vale Primary School around 6pm a 7 year old grey Schnauzer rescue dog called Bertie was scared by bonfire displays and escaped from his back garden.

The GSPCA have been in contact with his owners Clive and Lynn McMinn who are desperately searching for Bertie.

They have been receiving reports from all parts of the community and there is now a facebook site dedicated to helping find him - https://www.facebook.com/HelpFindBertie?fref=ts

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Last Dog First Aid Course of 2014 - Pet Bereavement Training Wednesday 12th November 6.15pm

Submitted by Steve on 10:38, 11th Nov, 2014 | 0

On Sunday we held our final Dog First Aid Course of 2014.

We have held many animal care course for the first time this year and we have been overwhelmed by the attendance and also the gratitude from those attending.

Despite the sun shining 6 local dog owners Lynne, Ginny, Derryn, Agnieske, Richard and Stephanie arrived at 9.30am at the GSPCA where GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne went through the principals of first aid and how to care for dogs during an emergency situation.

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Remembrance the kitten found on site at the GSPCA - please watch out for others in the St Andrews area

Submitted by Steve on 13:01, 10th Nov, 2014 | 0

Yesterday at the GSPCA we were kept very busy from loose horses to injured cats.

Not only were members of the GSPCA team helping animals in need around Guernsey on Remembrance Sunday, but there was one that needed helping on site at the Shelter in St Andrews.

Animal Care Assistant Sarah Ozanne and volunteer Fleur Pizzey were busy cleaning and feeding the animals in the outdoor runs when they could hear a lot of 'meows'.

It didn't seem to be coming from the cattery building so on investigating they spotted a young kitten in the fields at the Shelter.

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Remembrance Day - some tales of famous animals

Submitted by Steve on 13:15, 9th Nov, 2014 | 0

Every year at this time we remember the lost and fallen that have gone before us.

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