On the 15th a month before the 15th we have 15 Giant Animal Mascot racers

Submitted by GSPCA on 14:53, 15th Aug, 2013 | 0

With only a month to go we have plenty of suits still available for the Giant Animal Mascot Race.

Last year we had nearly 40 racers and this yer we are hoping for more.

Whether your a business with a keen staff member or just chatting to your friends down the pub its a great race, raising funds to help animals in Guernsey.

For only a minimum £50 sponsorship we  supply the suit and you can race from the Ship and Crown to Town Church and back with all the funny props we have lined up from spinning plates to inflatable eggs and spoons.

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Pop by and see the GSPCA stall and Giant Animals at the West Show

Submitted by GSPCA on 11:51, 14th Aug, 2013 | 0

If you are going down to the West Show today or tomorrow keep an eye open for the Giant Animal Mascots who are collecting for the GSPCA.

They are being manned by volunteers and also staff from KPMG who are helping the GSPCA at the Show and at the Shelter over the next few days.

The suits they are manning are those available for the GSPCA Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday Giant Animal Mascot Race which takes place on the 15th September.

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Gull training for GSPCA staff and volunteers - Thank you to Paul Veron

Submitted by GSPCA on 11:33, 6th Aug, 2013 | 0

Today Shelter staff and volunteers had the pleasure of a local expert in Gulls give a talk on their movements, the tracking of them and their behaviour.

Paul Veron who has been ringing birds since 1976 and has rung over 53,000 himself since starting has a wealth of knowledge that he shared with the GSPCA team before they started their work.

Paul talked primarily about the movements and ringing work of the Herring Gull, Black Back Gull and Lesser Back Gull all of which breed around the Bailiwick.

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Can you help? Appeal for Flag Day Volunteers for Saturday the 24th August

Submitted by GSPCA on 14:10, 29th Jul, 2013 | 0

On Saturday the 24th August the GSPCA will be collecting around Guernsey for our annual Flag Day.

We are appealing for volunteers to help with the collecting.  The locations that we are currently arranging are -

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Second GSPCA Volunteer Evening bigger than the first

Submitted by GSPCA on 15:17, 23rd Jul, 2013 | 0

Last Wednesday we had our second Volunteer Induction Evening which was even more popular than the first.

With 24 in attendance and 18 wanting to sign up as volunteers the GSPCA welcomed the group into the family.

From those wanting to help muck out to those wanting to fund raise they arrived and were welcomed at the Shelter before having a presentation and talk about the work we carry out as well as an Induction to enable them to work safely at the Shelter and during our events.

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Don't forget our Labradog Fun Afternoon this Sunday

Submitted by GSPCA on 09:31, 12th Jul, 2013 | 0

This Sunday the 14th July 2013 at the Bon Port Hotel we would like to invite you to Labradog Day, a day to celebrate Labradors in Guernsey.

Organised by Cherry Dewey we are asking labrador owners from around the Bailiwick to come along with their Labradors for a fun filled afternoon.

We are also trying to get as many Labradors from around the island so we can get a phot of them all together.

The day includes -

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It's not all just bunny hugging - A Volunteer Evening at the GSPCA Animal Shelter Wednesdy 17th July at 6.30pm

Submitted by GSPCA on 11:03, 11th Jul, 2013 | 0

The GSPCA helps care for and rescue thousands of animals every year and without our wonderful volunteers we really couldn't do it.

From cleaning kennels to fundraising there are dozens of roles for volunteers to help the GSPCA and next Wednesday we have our second Volunteer Welcome and Induction Evening.

With the success of the first last month which drew a crowd of 18 new volunteers to the Shelter the second is planned for 6.30pm on the 17th July.

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Thanks to everyone who has donated to Nouska's operation so far which is happening this Wednesday

Submitted by GSPCA on 16:48, 8th Jul, 2013 | 0

We would like to thank everyone that has donated towards Nouska the Husky's operation so far.

Nouskas is going for his operation on Wednesday and we are all keeping our fingers crossed for this lovely lad.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said 'We are so grateful to everyone that has donated towards Nouska's operation.'

'It is estimated that it will cost over £1000 with everything and we can announce that since last Wednesday the full estimated amount has been raised and thank everyone for their support.'

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Nouska needs your help - A husky needs an operation to remove a cancerous lump

Submitted by GSPCA on 12:10, 3rd Jul, 2013 | 0

Nouska is an older husky that has found his way to the GSPCA Animal Shelter and it has developed that he has a cancerous growth in his chest.

To help save Nouska and lengthen his life next Wednesday he is having an operation to remove the lump.

With any operation there is both a risk and a cost but the vets and the team at the GSPCA feel that despite Nouska being over 10 years old he has a lot of life and love to give.

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Lucky stray Budgie survives a Bird of Prey attack. Have you lost your Budgie?

Submitted by GSPCA on 12:52, 2nd Jul, 2013 | 0

Last Thursday 'Tomcat' as he's been named had a very close escape.

Having escaped from his home Tomcat was spotted after being dropped by a Bird of Prey who nearly had him as a meal.

Fortunately the lucky Budgie that was found at Ronez Quarry was rushed to the GSPCA and is recovering well.

Tomcat is under treatment in an intensive care unit and we are appealing for the owner to come back.

Tomcat is a male Opaline Spangle Light Blue adult Budgerigar and if you have lost yours please get in touch on 01481 257261 or pop in to the Shelter in St Andrews.

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