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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Only 2 days to go - Dog & Horse Restriction on Beaches in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 07:59, 29th Apr, 2014 | 0

With only two days to enjoy many beaches with your dogs around Guernsey, the GSPCA are reminding all about the restrictions.

Dogs are not allowed on or off lead on the following beaches between 1st May – 30th September:

Fermain

Petit Bot

L’Eree

The Northern end of Vazon

Port Soif

Cobo

L’Ancresse / Pembroke

Dogs are also excluded from Shell Beach, Belvoir Bay, Fisherman’s Beach and the stretch of beach in front of the White House Hotel to the Herm Jetty.

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With Palm Oil once again spotted along the English South coast Guernsey Dog Owners Warned of Substance on Beaches

Submitted by Steve on 17:57, 17th Apr, 2014 | 0

Last October the Environment Department warned dog owners to keep pets away from any white substance they may find on local beaches and with the same substance spotted once again along the South Coast of England the GSPCA are asking dog owners to take care over the Easter break.

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13 is unlucky for some but in Guernsey there are 13 new Dog First Aiders

Submitted by Steve on 16:12, 24th Mar, 2014 | 0

Yesterday 13 new students were trained in Dog First Aid.

With thousands of dogs kept as pets around the Bailiwick, yesterday the GSPCA held the second session with 13 new dog first aiders who spent the morning learning their ABC for dogs to what to do if their dog had a seizure.

The group enjoyed not only learning about what to do, but also got a chance to meet Mickey a Basset Hound who is at the Shelter and made a very good model and let those taking part find the heart beat.

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Pepe is one of the older dogs in need of that forever home at the GSPCA in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 17:51, 21st Mar, 2014 | 0

At the GSPCA we always have many animals in need of new homes.

Often the dogs find homes very quickly as we have a list of those looking but sometimes the older dogs are harder to find that forever home.

One of these older chaps in need is Pepe. Pepe is a lovely little dog facing many challenges as he has limited eye sight; but he can see shadows and loves people and is a spritely little man.

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Keeping our dogs out of the dog house

Submitted by GSPCA on 15:42, 4th Mar, 2014 | 0

Over the last two weeks the GSPCA has had a number of calls from concerned dog owners following ‘attacks’ at some of the Island’s most popular beaches and walking sites.

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First GSPCA Dog First Aid proves an enjoyable and educational experience

Submitted by GSPCA on 10:55, 17th Feb, 2014 | 0

Yesterday the GSPCA held the first Dog First Aid Course at the Shelter.

11 dog lovers turned up on a very sunny Sunday to take part and all enjoyed a 2 hour session learning about first aid for dogs and what to do in the case of an emergency.

The group learnt about CPR for dogs to what to do if their dog gets cut or electrocuted.

Donna Rostron who has adopted a dog from the Shelter called Coby said 'Thank you Steve Byrne for a great first aid course for dogs today learnt some useful tips at the GSPCA'

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Dog First Aid Course - Sunday 16th February - To book a place call 257261 or please email

Submitted by GSPCA on 16:31, 7th Feb, 2014 | 0

We have a busy week ahead of us at the Shelter with the GSPCA Purple Week starting on Monday, our AGM Monday evening from 7pm, our 141st birthday on the 14th and a Dog First Aid Course on Sunday 16th February.

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Appeal to help Fluke and Barney 2 dogs needing surgery this Christmas

Submitted by GSPCA on 10:09, 19th Dec, 2013 | 0

Fluke and Barney are two dogs at the GSPCA who are not only needing new and loving homes but both require operations.

Fluke a Jack Russell needs an operation on his leg and Barney a Collie Cross needs a lump removed.

We are hoping to get both dogs in for their operations before Christmas and we are appealing for funds towards their care.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said 'Barney and Fluke are two lovely dogs and we are appealing to anyone that would like to help towards their operations.'

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