See the GSPCA at the North Show 'Go Forth the North'

Submitted by Steve on 16:13, 20th Aug, 2019 | 0

This Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd August it is the North Show and the GSPCA will be there with a stall for the eighth year in a row.

Not only will we have a stall but you may see one or two GSPCA Mascots walking about.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "This summer is extraordinarily busy for us at the GSPCA between the 500+ animals that we have at the Shelter to all of the fantastic events of which many we attend."

"The North Show is always a wonderful event and at the GSPCA we are so grateful to them to be allowed to join them once again."

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It is #WorldLizardDay and with 10 at the GSPCA there are many in need

Submitted by Steve on 08:40, 14th Aug, 2019 | 0

Today is World Lizard Day and at the GSPCA we have 10 in our care.

There are 9 Bearded Dragons and 1 Moroccan Eyed Lizard currently in our care needing support and 9 in need of new homes.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Today is World Lizard Day and we currently have 10 in our care.”

“We have 1 Moroccan Eyed Lizard and 9 Bearded Dragons in need of support.”

“They are exotic pets so you need the right setup and knowledge to look after them but they can make great pets if you know what you are doing and prepared to give them the care that they need.”

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11 New volunteers join the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 13:23, 13th Aug, 2019 | 0

Last night we held our 9th Volunteer Induction of 2019 and greeted 11 new faces keen to help.

The all ladies induction was taken by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who greeted the group from which the youngest was 12 and turns 13 later this month which is the age to start to help with the animals.

From gardening to caring for the animals each of the ladies were keen to help in a variety of way.

The first of the group start tomorrow morning with the others later on this month.

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See the GSPCA at 'West is Best' West Show this week

Submitted by Steve on 10:54, 13th Aug, 2019 | 0

For the eighth year in a row the GSPCA are attending the West Show which will be held on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th August 2019.

If you would like to help volunteer of support us we would love to see you on our stall.

If you can help please call 257261 or email [email protected]

Once again our stall will be full of great games & GSPCA goods.

Every year we have a great time enjoying a wonderful local event whilst raising funds on our stall to help the many animals in our care.

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Gardening and Maintenance Volunteers or Groups Needed at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 11:49, 12th Aug, 2019 | 0

Do you have an hour or more each week you can help us at the GSPCA?

We have a stunning site in St Andrews and have developed a number of areas for wildlife and visitors.

We are in need of volunteers to help care for the grounds and our site and would love to hear from anyone interested.

A few of the roles we are in need of help include –

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Magical as Hannah and Mambo last two 2018/19 Guernsey seal pups released back to the wild

Submitted by Steve on 15:36, 8th Aug, 2019 | 0

Just after lunch today the last two Guernsey seal pups from the last breeding season were released back into the wild.

Mambo who was rescued near Fort Doyle on the 4th February and Hannah was found near the Fairy Ring two weeks later and was the sixth seal pup to arrive into our care last winter.

It has been an extremely busy year for grey seal pups with two from Jersey and 4 rescued in Guernsey.

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Could the Volunteer Induction Evening on Monday 12 August 630pm take us to over 100 volunteers inducted this year?

Submitted by Steve on 12:12, 8th Aug, 2019 | 0

On Monday we hold 9th Volunteer Induction of 2019 having inducted 87 volunteers through this years events.

We often see 10 or more new volunteers, placements, work experience and individuals looking to help us at the GSPCA and if 13 come along to the next event we will have inducted 100 volunteers through them this year.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We cannot achieve so much without the incredible volunteers and team we have here at the GSPCA.”

“We love to meet new volunteers and our next induction is at 630pm on Monday 12th August.”

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HUGE thanks from the GSPCA to Le Friquet Garden Centre for their incredible continued support

Submitted by Steve on 11:39, 8th Aug, 2019 | 0

The GSPCA are hugely thankful to the regular and continued support of Le Friquet Garden Centre.

Not only have they helped volunteer, with unique projects and events like Family Fun Days and our Memorial Garden, but ever month they supply much needed goods and items for the animals in our care.

At the beginning of each month a member of the GSPCA team head down to Le Friquet Garden Centre to collect much needed supplies for the animals in our care.

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See the GSPCA at the South Show Friday 9th and Saturday 10th August

Submitted by Steve on 15:15, 7th Aug, 2019 | 0

This week the South Show 2019 take's place and once again we join them from the GSPCA

Here is a list of the competitions that are open to everyone, whatever parish you live in:

Friday 9th 
3.00 Bonny Baby - under 1 year
1 & 2 years old
3 & 4 years old
Great prizes from Adorabubble, Creaseys and Island Mums
Free entry

4.00 Decorated Hat and/or Wellies - bring along your creations on the day - children and adults!
Free entry

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Please support the JT Together Pool Party this Sunday and help raise funds for the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 14:54, 7th Aug, 2019 | 0

Come and make a splash at the JT fantastic FREE Pool Party.

Packed with summer tunes, GIANT pool inflatables, giveaways plus FREE ice cream.

When and where:

They have an event at the Lido, Havre des Pas, Jersey – 11am – 3pm Saturday 10th August

And to help raise funds for the GSPCA please pop along to La Valette Bathing Pools, Guernsey – 11am – 3pm Sunday 11th August

(Please note due to Health and Safety reasons admission is limited)

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