GSPCA urging islanders to help hedgehogs in the hot weather and take care when gardening with rising levels of strimmer injuries

Submitted by Steve on 11:31, 26th Jun, 2020 | 0

The GSPCA has been kept extremely busy with hundreds of animals arriving each month but one of the main casualties has been dehydrated and hedgehogs with extreme head wounds due to strimmers and hedges cutters.

In the last week we have rescued 16 extremely dehydrated hedgehogs, those flat and thin for their age and size, many dehydrated and those with severe maggot infested head wounds.

Gardening injuries is a huge issue for hedgehogs at this time of year and the warm weather are causing them huge challenges and the GSPCA are urging islanders to care and help save lives.

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Free teddy to help #PetorateToCelebrate hidden in the hedges at the GSPCA - only a week to enter

Submitted by Steve on 10:46, 26th Jun, 2020 | 0

With less than a week to go we want you to get your entries in free of charge to enter #PetorateToCelebrate

Around the hedges of the GSPCA and at our vedge hedge stall we have hidden and placed teddies and dolls where a child can collect one for free, but donations very much appreciated at this very difficult time.

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#BringYourDogtoWorkDay Friday 26th June

Submitted by Steve on 08:05, 26th Jun, 2020 | 0

 

All around Guernsey each year businesses and offices have had their 4 legged friends come to work and this ear Bring Your Dog To Work Day takes places today, Friday 26th June.

Having a dog in the room can make human colleagues more cooperative, reduce stress, increase job satisfaction and productivity.

When adopting a dog or any animal from the GSPCA we often ask how many hours potential owners may be at work.  Perhaps the question should actually be - are you able to take your dog to work?

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Celebrate Phase 5 with #PetorateToCelebrate only a week to enter & a winner will compete in a National judging

Submitted by Steve on 11:08, 24th Jun, 2020 | 0

With only a week to go we want you to get your entries in free of charge to enter #PetorateToCelebrate

A local winner will go through to compete against entries from across the British Isles and Ireland and this is a great way to celebrate and show your support to animal charities.

When you have your #PetorateToCelebrate display up we would love to see your pictures online ideally with the hashtag #PetoratetoCelebrate

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE GSPCA - Hot Cars Kill Dogs & hot pavements damage feet

Submitted by Steve on 07:47, 24th Jun, 2020 | 0

With yet again a stunning week in Guernsey and the warm weather the GSPCA has had a number of reports from concerned members of the public that have seen dogs locked in cars and we want to remind all pet owners of the real dangers to their pets.

The GSPCA team have already been out to many vehicles this year to reports of dogs locked inside with little or no ventilation and had further information this morning from concerned members of the public.

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GSPCA take a cautious approach returning to the new normal – GSPCA Plan for our services and volunteers returning

Submitted by Steve on 17:04, 19th Jun, 2020 | 0

The GSPCA carries out a huge range of services for the community and animals in Guernsey.

During the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown in Guernsey the GSPCA has continued 24/7 essential operations and we must thank the community and our team for their understanding and co-operation.

These have without doubt been the most difficult months in living memory for the team from ensuring we continue our vital work to raising the much needed funds which continues to be a real struggle due to the challenging times we find ourselves in.

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Did you hear about Kobi age 11 selling wooden plaques as mentioned by Deputy Gavin St Pier?

Submitted by Steve on 16:53, 12th Jun, 2020 | 0

During lockdown we have been touched by many amazing stories of those wanting to support the work of the GSPCA during these very difficult days.

Here is another we really want to share with you.

Vicky Nagy tells us all about her kind son Kobi -

‘My son is called Kobi Nagy hes 11 years old and attends Amherst Primary School.

His favourite animals are Sloths & he would love a golden retriever one day.

He chose the GSPCA as it's for the animals and wanted to help.

When he gets older he would like to work for British Airways as cabin crew.

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Aishling's animal run 306 in aid of the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 13:45, 12th Jun, 2020 | 0

Eddie and Dee Ballard tell us of their daughters fundraiser for the GSPCA which you can still donate to by going to https://giving.gg/donate/event/5895/Aishling-s-animal-run-306 –

‘Aishling heard that the GSPCA were struggling for funding as the Covid 19 crisis was affecting their fundraising.

She was worried that the GSPCA would not be able to help the animals so she decided to do something about it.

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Meet the team during lock down - Today Tim Pellett tells us what he enjoys about working for the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 12:27, 11th Jun, 2020 | 0

We thought you might like to know a little more about our team during the current lock down due to Covid-19.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager chats today to the Tim Pellett GSPCA Training and Community Officer about how he has felt over the last few months.

Tim said “I first became aware of the newly created post of Community and Training Officer at the GSPCA in mid 2018 and noted I aligned with the job advert, having a number of skill sets required of the job and recognised the same values I uphold.”

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Please Sponsor Kim Running 13.1 Miles for GSPCA In Memory of her Gran in Aid of the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 11:55, 11th Jun, 2020 | 0

It is truly incredible when we are hear of those taking on a personal challenge to raise funds for the GSPCA and the work we carry out 24/7 helping thousands of animals every year.

Kim Polls on the 21st of June should have been running the Guernsey Half Marathon and she has said  “On the 21st June I should be running the Butterfield half marathon, but due to Covid-19 it has been postponed.”

“I however, will still be running the 13.1 course, albeit on my own.”

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