9 New Dog First Aiders in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 10:03, 18th May, 2016 | 0

Over the last two Tuesday evenings we have run our cat and dog first aid courses.

Each course started just after 6.30pm and involved learning about how to save a cat or a dogs life and hints and tips on what to do.

Last night we held the Dog First Aid Course which was run by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and saw 9 dog lovers learning how to help four legged friends in a number of life saving circumstances.

Molly a beagle owned by the GSPCA Manager popped in half way through for those attending to help look for a heart beat in a dog.

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Learn how to save your dog or cat this May - First Aid Courses at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 13:03, 27th Apr, 2016 | 0

Every 6 months we hold cat and dog first aid sessions which prove extremely popular and help owners understand the basics of first aid to help their pets if they get into bother.

The next sessions are coming soon and here they are -

Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 10th May 2016 - Ref - Cat 10/05

Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 17th May 2016 - Ref - Dog 17/05

Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 22nd November 2016 - Ref - Dog 22/11

Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 29th November 2016 - Ref - Cat 29/11

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New dog and cat first aiders in Guernsey with the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 13:04, 16th Nov, 2015 | 0

Over the last two Sundays we have run our cat and dog first aid courses.

Each course started just after 9.30am and involved learning about how to save a cat or a dogs life and hints and tips on what to do.

On Sunday the 9th after the cat course theory GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne took the participants over to the new multi purpose animal welfare building for a look around and some hands on with Gucci a lovely grey cat.

Yesterday during the training 'Eric' one of the Slovakian puppies made an appearance as a model and for some hands on in finding a heart beat.

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Learn how to save your dog or cat - First Aid Courses at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 12:15, 3rd Oct, 2015 | 0

Every 6 months we hold cat and dog first aid sessions which prove extremely popular and help owners understand the basics of first aid to help their pets if they get into bother.

The next sessions are coming soon and here they are -

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 8th November 2015 - Ref - Cat 8/11

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 15th November 2015 - Ref - Dog 15/11

All courses are a minimum £15 donation and you must book your place by the Saturday before the training session.

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Dog owners learn to help save lives

Submitted by Steve on 00:27, 17th Mar, 2015 | 0

On Sunday the GSPCA welcomed 7 local dog owners and individuals interested in learning how to help save dogs lives.

The training session started at 9.30am where Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager talked to the group about basic first aid for dogs and what to do in the event of an emergency.

The sessions take around 2 hours and cover what to do from seizures to CPR.

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Saving cats lives in Guernsey - Dog First Aid Course next Sunday 15th March

Submitted by Steve on 15:54, 9th Mar, 2015 | 0

Once again the GSPCA held a Cat First Aid Course to help feline owners in Guernsey.

With 300 cats killed on the roads and the Animal Shelter helping over a 1000 cats a year at the GSPCA we are always striving to help pet owners.

Yesterday was the first cat first aid course of 2015, but there is a dog first aid course this Sunday and dates set for further courses later this year.

7 keen individuals arrived for 9.30am and after nearly two hours of learning about cat first aid they got a chance to meet some of the cats in the cattery and see behind the scenes.

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First Aid Cat & Dog courses during 2015

Submitted by Steve on 12:46, 4th Feb, 2015 | 0

Last year we held a number of cat and dog first aid sessions which proved extremely popular.

We have set a number of dates for 2015 and here they are -

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 8th March 2015 - Ref - Cat 8/03

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 15th March 2015 - Ref - Dog 15/03

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 8th November 2015 - Ref - Cat 8/11

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 15th November 2015 - Ref - Dog 15/11

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GSPCA Cat and Dog First Aid Courses 6th & 13th July

Submitted by Steve on 16:15, 23rd Jun, 2014 | 0

After the success of the recent training at the GSPCA we are planning additional sessions through the year.

The dates for the first aid courses are:

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 6th July 2014 - Ref - Cat 6/7

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 13th July 2014 - Ref - Dog 13/7

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 2nd November 2014 - Ref - Cat 2/11

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 9th November 2014 - Ref - Dog 9/11

All courses are a minimum £15 donation and you must book your place by the Saturday before the training session.

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Volunteers & Staff at the GSPCA Nominated for Spring Appreciation

Submitted by Steve on 17:08, 29th May, 2014 | 0

The GSPCA couldn’t carry out saving, rescuing and caring for the thousands of animals that come through the doors every year without the support of the staff and volunteers that work tirelessly every day and night.

To recognise the team at the GSPCA we have been asking for nominations to recognise the staff and volunteers for their dedication, hard work and outstanding effort.

Nominations were accepted both in house, online and via the post and we received an overwhelming number of wonderful comments for five staff in particular and fifteen volunteers each quarter.

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Learning first aid for dogs - thank you to all that attended

Submitted by Steve on 14:35, 27th May, 2014 | 0

On what was a very sunny Sunday morning the GSPCA held another sold out Dog First Aid Course at the Animal Shelter.

The GSPCA have been running a series of training courses at the GSPCA site in St Andrews.

With 18 in attendance and taken by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne the training session which takes just over 2 hours covered topics from dog CPR to seizures.

Many of those attending had a wealth of knowledge on dogs as nearly a dozen trainers from the Island Dog Training Club came along to learn and also share their experiences.

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