Submitted by Steve on 22:21, 11th Nov, 2021 |
Last night the GSPCA held its first Dog First Aid Course in 2 years and next week is the Cat First aid Course.
Taking the course was be GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who has over 24 years working in the field of animal rescue and with over 3000 animals through the doors every year at the GSPCA the team see cases of animal first aid on a daily basis here in Guernsey.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have been running dog and cat first aid courses for over seven years and with the 20 attendees last night we have trained over 320 participants to help save animals lives.”
Submitted by Steve on 21:45, 11th Nov, 2021 |
At the GSPCA we help 1000’s of cats every year but the numbers looking for homes have been decreasing over the years.
This has meant from time to time we have space in our cat pens and when we are able we help charities which are members of the Association of Cats and Dogs Home (ADCH) which are based across the British Isles and Ireland.
On Friday 29th October 2021 the GSPCA helped 5 cats from the RSPCA in Wales which were in need.
Submitted by Steve on 16:17, 8th Nov, 2021 |
Last week Community Matters Vanessa Gillease from Waitrose and Partners Admiral Park popped along to the GSPCA.
Vanessa said “Our Give a Little Local Love scheme at Admiral Park is dedicated to helping local causes.”
“The GSPCA has been selected by Waitrose Admiral Park to be supported through our Give a Little Local Love scheme.”
“Following a vote from our Partners they would like you to purchase a Small Intensive Care Unit, a Bird cage for hand rears and the balance to be used to purchase feed for the Seal Pups and Hoglets.”
Submitted by Steve on 01:30, 2nd Nov, 2021 |
The GSPCA are urging bird owners to protect their pets and flocks.
With growing numbers of cases of H5N1 avian influenza throughout the UK their Animal & Plant Department Agency have been sending out notifications of new cases in both wild and domestic birds with the most recent case in Chirk, Wrexham.
Recently the States of Guernsey States Vets sent these details to poultry owners -
Submitted by Steve on 12:15, 1st Nov, 2021 |
With a busy firework period fast approaching the GSPCA would like to remind everyone of the notifications to help those affected by the loud bangs and safety information for pet owners.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “With many firework displays confirmed already for the coming days we are reminding all pet and animal owners to do what they can to ensure they are safe, well and cared for.”
“The loud bangs and bright lights can often scare animals and we often see an increase in escaped animals during these periods.”
Submitted by Steve on 13:23, 31st Oct, 2021 |
Every year many children with parents or guardians head out at Halloween on the 31st October dressed up to celebrate the American tradition of 'Trick or Treat'.
With the growing concern of the consumption of sweets and sugar why not this Halloween raise funds for charity.
With the dark evenings it is important to ensure you follow some simple safety hints and tips, but this year could your Halloween night out help benefit the hundreds of animals in need in Guernsey.
Submitted by Steve on 09:40, 9th Oct, 2021 |
This year the School of Popular Music held another fantastic Battle of the Bands with this years winners being Agilisys.
Submitted by Steve on 11:08, 27th Sep, 2021 |
The Spooktacular Ladies Luncheon takes place at Les Cotils at 12pm Sunday 31st October 2021
£35 per person includes a welcome drink, 3 course lunch and charity donations.
The event is raising funds for the GSPCA and Young Lives Vs Cancer.
Fancy dress not essential. To book contact Wendy Woodcock 07781 157465 or email [email protected] or Elaine Lockett on 07781 467706.
The last Ladies Luncheon organised by Wendy and Elaine was a massive success and we hope you can support this fantastic event.
Submitted by Steve on 15:29, 24th Sep, 2021 |
Tomorrow is International Rabbit Day and to celebrate we are not only appealing for homes for our longest stay rabbits and encouraging all owners to ensure their bunnies have a happy hoppy life we are also launching our Small Animal and Rabbit Build Appeal.
With over 400 rabbits through our doors in the first 9 months of 2021 and many other small animals we are appealing for funds to transform an area at the Shelter to make a purpose built small animal section. We estimate it will cost a total of £60,000, please donate to help the man animals that come into our care.
Submitted by Steve on 12:40, 24th Sep, 2021 |
We are very lucky that most of Guernsey's beaches are dog friendly during the summer months. From the 1st October the beaches where dogs are banned between 1st May and 30th September have the restrictions lifted and these are –
Fermain
Petit Bot
L'Erée
Vazon (Northern end)
Cobo
Port Soif
L'Ancresse
Pembroke
Dogs are not permitted on Lihou Island and Lihou causeway all year round.
