WEA and the GSPCA team up for the first time to run a course called 'An Introduction to Animal Care and Welfare'
Submitted by GSPCA on 09:53, 1st Jul, 2013 |
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This September for the first time WEA is teaming-up with the GSPCA to provide a comprehensive course that not only provides essential information for pet care but tackles the wider issues of wild animal welfare in Guernsey.
The course subjects include:
Wild animal rescue,
Emergency care,
Domestic animal first aid,
Animal handling and grooming,
Animal behaviour and psychology,
Nutrition and diets for animals,
An introduction to the GSPCA and the history of animal welfare,
and an Introduction to careers with animals
8 sessions Mondays 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm
GSPCA Animal Shelter Les Fiers Moutons, St. Andrew
The first course starts on the 23rd September
The cost of the course is £60
The Tutor for the course is Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager who has over 15 years experience managing RSPCA Animal Shelters, a wealth of experience from owning a large variety of his own pets, volunteering and working in a number of other animal environments, experience in working with International groups in animal care and has been with the GSPCA for nearly two years.
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The following are events planned for 2013
Every Tuesday during term time between 10.30am and 12pm at the GSPCA we have a coffee morning with bric-a-brac and pet supplies on sale (free entry) also guided tours at £5 per person minimum donation available at 11am. Please click here for more details
Friday 12th - Sunday 14th July - A stall at Chaos, Pleinmont Point - volunteers need to help
Sunday 14th July - Labradog Day - a fun day for labrador owners at the Hotel Bon Port -
please click here for details
Wednesday 17th July 6.30pm - Volunteer Induction Evening - to be held at the Shelter, more details to follow
Saturday 20th July a stall at the Guernsey Cheshire Home & the Guernsey MS Society It's A Knockout at Saumarez Park.please click here for details
Roy Cochrane Presents "Guernsey Changes" a colour slide and chat show at Les Cotils Saturday 20th July please click here for details
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