Submitted by Steve on 12:47, 19th Sep, 2014 |
A variety of animals from the GSPCA Animal Shelter will be living in Castle Cornet for a day to celebrate World Animal Day.
We remember the animals who have played a part in history by living in the Castle, there will be interactive talks on animal welfare, children’s activities and ‘pet passports’ for children to collect stamps for different animals they see.
Young children are welcome to bring their cuddly toy animals for a special photo opportunity.
Submitted by Steve on 11:45, 19th Sep, 2014 |
The GSPCA and WEA have teamed up once again to run an Animal Care and Welfare course at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.
With limited places please book your place as soon as possible:
Submitted by Steve on 10:40, 19th Sep, 2014 |
On the 1st August a stunning Barn Owl was rescued and brought to the GSPCA that had sadly been caught in garden netting quite likely when she was hunting at night.
The bird who was called 'Beau' had very badly injured legs with the netting cutting deep through the skin.
She was rushed to the vets and put on a series of treatments and returned to the Shelter where she was placed in an Intensive Care Unit.
After a couple of weeks of treatment she was strong enough to be placed in one of our soft release aviaries where she gathered her strength.
Submitted by Steve on 09:44, 19th Sep, 2014 |
The co-op store L'Aumone Enroute are organizing and running a charity open day (have a go Day) in aid of the Guernsey Sports Association for the disabled which will be held this Saturday 20th September at the KGV from 10am-4pm and will include a tumbler stall, cake stall, BBQ and refreshments, roll a penny stall, Lucky Dip,archery stall, splat the rat stall, penalty shoot out, face painting, the 4th Guernsey Air Scouts will be displaying their Airplane cockpit and we will have the Tol Galen reenactment troop running displays though out the day. Wheelchair slalom course.
Submitted by Steve on 09:27, 19th Sep, 2014 |
From Monday the 22nd September the GSPCA will once again be in the OSA Recruitment Pop Up Shop in Smith Street.
On Monday we will be launching our BRAND NEW GSPCA Hoody and T-shirt.
At the Shelter we now have a range of tops and hoodies and the latest is a purple top with a donkey and Guernsey flag with the words 'This donkey supports animals in Guernsey' with the GSPCA logo.
We will have a range of other clothes included donated items, pet supplies and GSPCA goods on sale all next week.
Submitted by Steve on 09:54, 18th Sep, 2014 |
You may recall that last week we rescued a Kingfisher from the Model Yacht Pond in St Peter Port.
The female bird was exhausted and dehydrated and was the first of its species to be rescued by the GSPCA as far back as the team or records can recall.
She was named Deborah Kerr (after the actress from the 'King and I') and responded well to treatment so after 24 hours cage rest and what was a very quiet bird on arrival to a bird that was raring to go the decision was made to release her in a suitable location.
Submitted by Steve on 17:55, 17th Sep, 2014 |
Last night the GSPCA descended on the Market Bistro with 70 amigos for a night of Mexican Bingo.
As yesterday was the Mexican Independence Day the GSPCA combined a night of Bingo with a Mexican theme.
From decorations to fancy dress and a wonderful Mexican buffet a fun night was had by all.
Each table was named after an animal that is either at the Shelter or has been rehomed or released back to the wild.
Submitted by Steve on 17:00, 17th Sep, 2014 |
On Sunday 14th September the GSPCA held our third Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday in St Peter Port and what a fantastic day it was.
Stall holders started arriving from 7am and with the road closing at 8am the set up began.
Although a little breezy the sun was shining and the weather was just right for an outside event.
At 9.40am the Battle of Britain marched through with a great group of spectators and they were inspected outside the Town Church by the Lieutenant Governor and Deputy Bailiff which started the day in a wonderful way.
Submitted by Steve on 16:11, 15th Sep, 2014 |
We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Shelter in a variety of roles.
You need to be at least 14 years old to help at the Shelter. If you are younger then you could still help. If you talk to your parents or guardians they may help you with fund raising for the Animal Shelter.
Submitted by Steve on 14:37, 12th Sep, 2014 |
Earlier today the GSPCA were called out to rescue one of the most regal and stunning of birds in Guernsey.
Animal Collection Officer Geoff George was called out to the Model Yacht Pond which is renowned for sea birds such as Gulls, but was faced with a much more unusual feathered bird.
The bird he was called to rescue was none other than a female kingfisher.
The bird has been rehydrated and seems in reasonable health but Shelter staff have now made her comfortable at the GSPCA.
