Submitted by GSPCA on 16:01, 21st Jan, 2014 |
Staff at the GSPCA next month will be doing their bit to raise funds for our 141st birthday and what we call GSPCA Purple Week.
Between the 10th and 16th February we'd love to invite everyone to get involved with raising funds for the Shelter with a purple theme.
Shelter staff Helen Holmes, Helen Sharman, Anna Paint, Annie Janes, Lucy Ogier and Sheryl Carre are taking the purple theme to their heads and will be dying their hair purple.
Submitted by GSPCA on 17:09, 17th Jan, 2014 |
We are delighted to announce that both seal pups Trinity and Eden who were rescued last week are currently doing well.
Trinity who was rescued at Pleinmont and Eden from outside Castle Cornet both were on deaths door when they were found but thanks to around the clock care they are both on the road to recovery.
After much treatment and tube feeding throughout the day and night both seal pups are now strong enough to eat for themselves and enjoying whole mackerel and herring.
Submitted by GSPCA on 14:50, 16th Jan, 2014 |
With rough weather the GSPCA often finds itself rescuing and caring for oiled birds.
The reason we and other coastal animal charities see this increase is that crude oil that has settled on the sea bed gets stirred up and floats to the surface where the birds sadly get coated and then find it difficult to fly, preen, hunt and care for themselves.
We closely monitor the locations of where the birds are found and tidal movements in case they aren't isolated incidents.
We have had 7 oiled birds in the last week but sadly a Razorbill and 2 Guillemots were to weak to save.
Submitted by GSPCA on 08:55, 16th Jan, 2014 |
Last night we held the first of our Volunteer Evenings of 2014 and it turned out to be the busiest we have ever held.
With over 30 new faces learning about the GSPCA and being inducted into how to work safely as a volunteer many laughs were had and serious notes learnt.
Despite a wet windy evening the 30 plus group were very cosy at the Shelter enjoying a hot drink while GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne welcomed them and gave the talk and presentation.
Submitted by GSPCA on 17:42, 14th Jan, 2014 |
We are over the moon to report that Tilly and Topsy who up until recently were the longest stay cats at the GSPCA are now in their forever home.
That now means that Mitzi who arrived at the Shelter last April is now the longest stay cat at the GSPCA Animal Shelter in St Andrews.
At just over 9 years of age Mitzi needs a home where she can have her own space.
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:52, 10th Jan, 2014 |
Today the GSPCA rescued a second sick seal pup in less than 24 hours since the last.
Eden as she has been fondly named was seen earlier this afternoon in Havelet Bay on the Castle Pier next to Castle Cornet and was reported to the Animal Shelter.
Geoff George Animal Collection Officer rushed to the scene and arrived just after 2pm where he was faced with one of the thinnest pups we have had in many years.
Geoff quickly restrained the very ill pup and transported her to the GSPCA Wildlife Unit.
Submitted by GSPCA on 11:54, 9th Jan, 2014 |
Yesterday the GSPCA received calls along the south coast of a Grey Seal Pup which was first we believe seen in L'Eree.
At 4pm we had a call from Jamie Hooper who's from conservation group La Société Guernesiaise which had the pup reported to him at Pezeres Point.
Jamie was concerned for the pup and contacted us here at the GSPCA where we launched the rescue.
Geoff George Animal Collection Officer and Sarah Creasey the Education and Welfare Officer attended the scene where they found a very thin 3 week old grey seal pup.
Submitted by GSPCA on 18:17, 7th Jan, 2014 |
Owners of dogs in Guernsey are required to buy a licence from their parish authority for each dog they own.
Dog Tax is payable annually at a rate of £10.00 per dog and is renewable each January by 31st of the month.
Tax is due for all dogs over the age of 6 months - the only exceptions being dogs kept solely by a deaf or disabled person for their hearing or guidance (e.g. guide dogs for the blind or hearing dogs for the deaf).
Submitted by GSPCA on 09:57, 6th Jan, 2014 |
With only a week to go have you booked your place on the WEA and GSPCA Animal Care Course?
This is the second course to be held at the Animal Shelter in conjunction with WEA.
With only a few places left you only have a few days to get a seat to find out about:
Submitted by GSPCA on 09:42, 6th Jan, 2014 |
We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Shelter in a variety of roles. We have been holding a number of Volunteer Induction Evenings through 2013 and our next is planned for Wednesday 15th January at 6.30pm until 8pm at the Shelter in St Andrews
