GSPCA Purple Month – This Valentines Day help us celebrate our 150th birthday with a purple theme of love to support animals

Submitted by Steve on 17:24, 10th Feb, 2023 | 0

GSPCA Purple Month is throughout February and on Valentines Day we celebrate 150 years of the GSPCA.

The GSPCA is asking you to share the love of animals with a purple month by celebrating this momentous anniversary on Valentines Day and throughout February.

On the 14th February as part of the celebrations of we have Presenter Claire Cathcart and the BBC Guernsey team broadcasting live between 10am and 2pm.

 There are many ways to get involved and support including our TOP 10 which are –

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GSPCA Purple Month – Vacancies at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:36, 9th Feb, 2023 | 0

We celebrate our 150 year history this month and we couldn’t do so much without our incredible team of staff, volunteers and supporters.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have never been so busy as we have been in current years and with plans of new builds to meeting every day demands we are currently recruiting for additional team members at the GSPCA.”

“Sadly we are soon to lose some fantastic staff who are off for new adventures and we are looking for those keen to help animals and support our community.”

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GSPCA Purple Month – Warning to dog owners of palm oil on our beaches

Submitted by Steve on 10:26, 9th Feb, 2023 | 0

States of Guernsey recently reported on their facebook page ‘We've received a report that palm oil has washed up at Pembroke.

If you notice any grey, cream or white fatty substances, please do not remove the substance, but report it to Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services by emailing [email protected] or calling 01481 227000.

Dog owners should be particularly on the lookout and keep their pets away from the substance if they see it, as this can make dogs very ill if ingested.’

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GSPCA Purple Month – 8 new faces welcomed at the GSPCA Volunteer Induction Evening

Submitted by Steve on 23:39, 8th Feb, 2023 | 0

This month we celebrate 150 years with GSPCA Purple Month and without volunteers we would have never of been founded.

On 11th February, 1873, a meeting was convened in the rooms of the Societe Guernesiaise “for the purpose of considering the expediency of establishing in the Island a Societe for the suppression of Cruelty to Animals” and the Dean of Guernsey was called to the Chair. The Patron of the Society was His Excellency Lt. General Froome.

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GSPCA Purple Month – record breaking number of seal pups with latest rescue Henny now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 12:22, 7th Feb, 2023 | 0

This weekend the GSPCA were called out to the Lighthouse near Castle Cornet to rescue very poorly grey seal pup.

GSPCA Animal Ambulance Driver Sarah Harrison attended to find the very poorly pup.

The pup was quickly transported to the GSPCA seal unit and is currently under care with 7 other seals.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Friday night the GSPCA were called out to attend a very poorly seal pup.”

“The pup has been named Henny and we now have 8 seal pups, which is the most we have ever had in our care in our 150 year history in our care at one time.”

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GSPCA Purple Month – Help save animals lives on our founding day - Dog and Cat First Aid Courses on the 14th and 15th February

Submitted by Steve on 15:03, 3rd Feb, 2023 | 0

On the 14th February this month the GSPCA was officially founded 150 years ago.

All through February we are celebrating with GSPCA Purple Month and there are many ways to get involved - https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-year

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GSPCA Purple Month – Volunteer Induction Evening 630pm Wednesday 8th February 2023

Submitted by Steve on 13:05, 3rd Feb, 2023 | 0

This month we celebrate 150 years with GSPCA Purple Month and without volunteers we would have never of been founded.

On 11th February, 1873, a meeting was convened in the rooms of the Societe Guernesiaise “for the purpose of considering the expediency of establishing in the Island a Societe for the suppression of Cruelty to Animals” and the Dean of Guernsey was called to the Chair. The Patron of the Society was His Excellency Lt. General Froome.

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GSPCA Purple Month – Father and Sons joint birthdays raise funds for the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 13:05, 3rd Feb, 2023 | 0

Last weekend Adam Powell and Robin Powell, father and son celebrated their 40th and 70th respectively.

On the night they decided they would like to collect donations for charity in lieu of gifts and chose the GSPCA.

The party took place at the Imperial and a fabulous evening was had raising an amazing £198.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “A huge thank you to Adam and Robin Powell for raising an amazing £198 for our work at the GSPCA at their recent joint 40th and 70th birthday party at the Imperial last Saturday.”

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GSPCA Purple Month – Are you getting involved? If in town check out our Charity Shop who’ve gone purple to celebrate 150 years

Submitted by Steve on 11:03, 3rd Feb, 2023 | 0

Michelle Champion GSPCA Charity Shop Manager “Happy Birthday to us!”

“It’s GSPCA Purple Month and we are celebrating 150 years this year.”

“Like our shop Facebook page GSPCA Charity Shop - Smith Street and look out for sales and events throughout the month.”

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GSPCA Purple Month – record breaking number of seal pups but very sadly only for a very short period of time

Submitted by Steve on 10:44, 3rd Feb, 2023 | 0

Lunch time yesterday the GSPCA were called out to Jerbourg due to attend to a very poorly grey seal pup.

Head of Marine Mammals Geoff George with GSPCA team member Neil Hughes headed to the scene where there was a very poorly seal pup.

The pup was transported to the GSPCA seal unit where very sadly it died shortly after arriving.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “The GSPCA are deeply saddened to say we were called out to a poorly seal pup at Jerbourg yesterday and despite our best efforts he passed away shortly after being rescued.”

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