Liberation Day Volunteer Induction greets 3 new volunteers to the GSPCA – next induction Monday 3rd June in #VolunteersWeek

Submitted by Steve on 23:47, 17th May, 2019 | 0

The GSPCA are delighted to announce the fifth volunteer induction of 2019 was another great success with 3 new volunteers attending taken it to 66 volunteers inducted between the five evenings this year.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We had a fantastic night last week on Liberation Day and inducted 3 new volunteers wanting to help out at the GSPCA."

“That takes the total to 66 new volunteers through the induction evenings so far this year.”

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Cat First Aid Course Monday 20th May 630pm - find details here to book your place

Submitted by Steve on 23:04, 17th May, 2019 | 0

This coming Monday 20th May we hold our first cat first aid course of 2019 at the GSPCA with a focus on helping save your cats life.

Taking the course will be GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who has over 22 years working in the field of animal rescue and with over 3000 animals through the doors every year at the GSPCA the team see cases of animal first aid on a daily basis here in Guernsey.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have been running dog and cat first aid courses for over five years and have trained over 250 participants to help save animals lives.”

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Volunteers and Vans needed for the GSPCA Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday 26th May 2019

Submitted by Steve on 11:52, 17th May, 2019 | 0

With little over a week to go to the BIGGEST day in the GSPCA calendar we are calling on volunteers and those with lorries, vans or vehicles that can help with transport for our BIG day.

With nearly 100 stalls and much to see and do the GSPCA is buzzing with activity for the 8th Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday taking place on the 26th May and the first of the Guernsey 2019 season.

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Update on Norma the first hoglet rescued in 2019 at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 10:23, 17th May, 2019 | 0

Although we have already had baby hedgehogs or hoglets being born at the GSPCA over the last month, last Friday evening the GSPCA were called out to rescue 2 orphan hedgehogs who had sadly lost their mum, they were extremely cold and very hungry.

Only days old they were adopted by one of our staff and taken home with an incubator and specialist milk to be hand reared.

Sadly one of the hoglets didn't make it through the first night but one did.

She was named Norma and a week later after receiving milk every 3/4 hours we are pleased to say she is doing well.

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Pollinator Project has invited Professor Dave Goulson talk "Garden Jungle: Gardening To Save The Planet" this Sunday

Submitted by Steve on 09:55, 17th May, 2019 | 0

The Pollinator Project has invited Professor Dave Goulson to give a talk:

"Garden Jungle: Gardening To Save The Planet" 

11.15am to 12.15pm on Sunday 19th May 2019 at Les Beaucamps High School, Ruette des Deslisles, Castel Guernsey. 

His talk is free to attend. 

Dave Goulson founded the charity 'Bumblebee Conservation Trust' and to find our more on Dave Goulson please visit - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Goulson

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Stall & busking spaces still available for the GSPCA Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday on 26th May

Submitted by Steve on 16:43, 15th May, 2019 | 0

With just 10 days to go the GSPCA are busy preparing for the eighth Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday.

With Crown Princess with possibly 3000 passengers visiting it is set to be a busy day on the 26th May.

We are more than happy if any stalls or buskers would like to join us and if you are interested in supporting our day to celebrate animals in Guernsey please do get in touch.

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Less than 10 days to join in our Giant Animal Mascot 5-a-side football event at our Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday 26th May

Submitted by Steve on 16:36, 15th May, 2019 | 0

In just 10 days we will be holding a Giant Animal Mascot event during our Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday.

This is open to mascots and individuals prepared to dress as an animal and play a fun football game with a rather over sized ball.    

We are asking businesses, pubs, individuals or anyone as a team of 5 or an individual and we can make extra teams on the day.

Don't worry about what to wear we will provide the Giant Animal Mascot suit and have over 70 available, although can bring your own.

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The Little Cottage Daycare visit the GSPCA for a tour and bring lots of lovely goodies

Submitted by Steve on 16:01, 15th May, 2019 | 0

Last week The Little Cottage Daycare pre-school visited the GSPCA for a behind the scenes tour with Tim Pellet the GSPCA Community and Training Officer.

Tim said “Last week we were delighted to show around the Little Cottage Daycare pre-school group."

“We were able to show them around several departments where they met Honey the Hedgehog, Lindt & Hugo the lop eared rabbits, the seals, peeked at the razor bill, said hello to Sam the Tortoise and stroked Nellie the Bearded Dragon!”

“They visited Bunny Hop Hill and saw the Memorial Garden too.”

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Benny the cat writes to the GSPCA to let us know how he is doing in his new home

Submitted by Steve on 15:38, 15th May, 2019 | 0

At the GSPCA the team love to hear how the animals are doing that have been adopted and we wanted to share this wonderful letter from Benny a cat that was recently rehomed -

‘Dear Steve and Anna

As promised I am writing to let you know how I am getting on in my new home.

I've been here a week now and settling in very well.

I was very timid on the first day and took a few hours to even venture very far from my cat box.

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Training for GSPCA volunteers and placements

Submitted by Steve on 12:00, 15th May, 2019 | 0

No matter whether a member of staff, volunteer, work placement, Work to Benefit, work experience, voluntourist, CSR volunteer or anyone helping at the GSPCA all of those that help are valued and we strive to provide the training they require to do the very best for the animals and those around them and the community we serve.

Training is not always about just animal care as we have to look after one another and recently some of those volunteering and placements got the opportunity to attend a first aid course.

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