Yesterday we talked about Hayley Malpas one of many very special volunteers here at the GSPCA Animal Shelter.
Today we take a look at some of the businesses that give up their time to help at the GSPCA.
On Sunday 1st June we had our annual Dog Show and for the second year running it was held at Fairfields in Castel.
Running a Fun Day and Dog Show takes not a lot of organising and a lot of helpers on the day to ensure it runs well.
On Sunday we were graced with 20 volunteers from Barclays as well as some of their family to help with what turned out to be a very busy and fun day.
From helping with the car park, kids stalls, dog show registration, the BBQ to even dressing up as Giant Animal Mascots to entertain the crowds the GSPCA would like to extend a huge thank you to the team at Barclays and all that supported on the day.
There are many ways in which businesses can help support and even get involved with the work we do at the Shelter.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said 'We really do appreciate all of our volunteers and it is wonderful when businesses get involved with the GSPCA.'
'The team of volunteers from Barclays were a fantastic help at the dog show where we raised over £1500.'
'Victoria, Andrew, Andy, Katherine, Daniel, Lez, Annette, Maxine, Jonathan, Claire, Alex, Samantha, Dave, Simon, Rachel, Keith, Sally, Kelly, Elaine, Louis and Karan were a huge help from Barclays and all of the team at the GSPCA would like to thank them for all of their help.'
'They Barclays team really enjoyed themselves and have been talking about helping at future events which is fantastic to know they both enjoyed themselves and would love to help in the future.'
To visit the Barclays Wealth website please click here.
There are many ways a business can get involved with the GSPCA and to find out how your business can get involved please click here.
To see more on volunteering please click here.
To visit the Guernsey Volunteers website please click here.
To see pictures from the Fun Dog Show please click here.
To view previous stories of our fantastic volunteers and staff -
Amazing People Doing Amazing Things for Animals in Guernsey - Results of the Staff Member & Volunteer of Summer 2013
GSPCA Masquerade Ball a wonderful evening and success at the St Pierre Park Hotel - Thank you to all involved
GSPCA Staff Member Yvonne from over 5000 nominations is a finalist at the Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards 2014
Staff and Volunteer Awards Autumn Winter 2013/14
A night full of gratitude at the 131st AGM of the GSPCA days before our 141st year
Volunteers & Staff at the GSPCA Nominated for Spring Appreciation
Volunteers Week - Ferreting at the GSPCA - Meeting Hayley Malpas
We have lots of animals in need of homes. Could you help us advertise them? To download a the posters please click here. or to share them on social media please click here.
To download a poster to advertise the Hedgehog Competition please click here.
To download a poster to advertise the Hedgehog Awareness Poster Competition please click here.
Create a GSPCA Awareness Poster for Hedgehogs
Age groups –
4 – 7 years old (infants)
7 – 11 years old (juniors)
Some ideas could include:
Watch out for hedgehogs on the road waking up from hibernation
Hedgehogs out in the day time could mean there is something wrong
Please put out clean drinking water for hedgehogs over the summer
Check for hedgehogs before cutting the lawn/grass
Discard of rubbish properly - especially netting/wires
Make sure your swimming pool/pond is easily escapable
Do not put slug pellets down as they are poisonous
Don't touch a nest until sure you need to intervene
Cut holes in fence bottoms to allow hedgehogs to pass through gardens
Watch your dogs around hedgehogs- either one could get hurt
Other points to add:
Phone GSPCA for advice/emergency: 01481 257261
Advice on the GSPCA Webpage- www.gspca.org.gg
BE AS CREATIVE AS YOU LIKE!
Prizes for the top 3 in each age group.
Send your posters with your name, age, contact number and school on the back to [email protected] or to the Shelter at
Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Rue du Truchots
St Andrews
Guernsey, Channel Islands
GY6 8UD
Closing date 6/6/14. Winners will be announced on the 13/6/14
Build a Hedgehog House
2014 Competition
Design and build a hedgehog house to be used in your own or friends garden!
There are two age group categories:
7 to 11 years (Junior age)
11 to 16 years (secondary age)
The top three from each group will be contacted to be judged and there are PRIZES for the top 3 designs in each group!
The house structure must be:
- Waterproof
- Big enough to make a nest
- Safe from predators
- Camouflaged
What could you use to build the house?
- Logs
- Old plastic box
- Bricks
- Wood
- Pots
- Anything else - Be as creative as you like!
Try the internet and our website for more inspiration!
www.gspca.org.gg
Last thing to do is take a beautiful photograph then email it to us along with your age, full name and contact number to:
[email protected]
Closing date 6/6/14. Winners will be announced on the 13/6/14
Good luck and have fun!
Please be careful when building your hog houses
Work with an adult to put it together as you may need to use grown-up tools
We currently have two stunning cats called Trio and Trouble needing operations. To donate to help them please click on this link www.justgiving.com/Gspca-Trio-and-Trouble, call 01481 257261, by post or popping into the Shelter.
GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD
To find out about our Events, how to become a Member, Sponsor an Animal Pen, our Wish List, Corporate Sponsorship & Volunteering, , our New Build & Redevelopment Appeal and much more please click here.
To find out about GSPCA training and courses at the Shelter please click here.
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