Whiskers Advent Calendar Day 1 Christmas Lottery Tickets on sale at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 10:56, 1st Dec, 2018 | 0

So the countdown to Christmas begins and each day our cheeky little elf ‘Whiskers’ will be updating you on ways you can help support the animals in our care at the GSPCA.

To start this naughty little elf has grabbed a Christmas Lottery Ticket off the GSPCA reception desk.

Whisker’s said “Why don’t you grab your Christmas Lottery Tickets from the GSPCA.”

“Open 7 days a week 9am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm.”

“At only £3 a ticket there’s lots of chances to win and you will be helping many charities.”

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The 2019 Ceva Animal Welfare Awards are now open for nominations

Submitted by Steve on 16:59, 30th Nov, 2018 | 0

Now in their seventh year, the 2019 Ceva Animal Welfare Awards recognise the achievements and outstanding commitment of the remarkable volunteers, charity workers and veterinary professionals who have dedicated their lives to improving animal health and welfare here in the UK and around the world.

In 2017 a team of GSPCA staff and volunteers were flown over for the awards as the team were bestowed with the Special International Animal Welfare Recognition award and in 2015 local vet and GSPCA President was honoured with the Chris Laurence Vet of the Year Award.

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GSPCA team are preparing for Whiskers the naughty little elf

Submitted by Steve on 16:44, 30th Nov, 2018 | 0

Sometime in the early hours ‘Whiskers’ the cheeky little elf will be joining the team and animals at the GSPCA.

Businesses around Guernsey will be plagued by these cheeky little elves in the Guernsey Press’s Magical Elf Quest.

The Guernsey Press in a very special edition this week said this –

‘These poor business owners cant’ get their work done,

Some mischievous elves are causing trouble for fun.

The place in chaos, they’re all in a tizzy,

The staff can’t seem to catch them, they’re just far too busy.

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Winter is coming for our Game of Ducks and we are looking to find them new homes

Submitted by Steve on 16:14, 30th Nov, 2018 | 0

Earlier this year the GSPCA were called out to help a large number of ducks in need.

Many have thankfully found new homes but we currently still have Chip, Mr Potts and Mrs Potts, the Runner Ducks and Gilly, Barristan, Danaerys, Gregor, Hodor, Jofrey, Jon Snow, Petyr, Renly, Robb, and Roose the Muscovy Ducks.

That’s right we have 14 ducks looking for new owners.

If you are interested you can visit the Shelter 7 days a week ideally between 11am and 4pm when the viewing areas of animals are open.

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS Every Saturday daytime and Thursday late night shopping Can you help on our GSPCA stall

Submitted by Steve on 14:01, 30th Nov, 2018 | 0

Starting this Saturday, and each Saturday and Thursday night thereafter through December in the run up to Christmas, we have the opportunity to have a stall in Market Place. 

If you would be interested in helping out, could let Michelle know any times/dates you might be available by calling 01481 257261 or email [email protected] . 

They may not all go ahead depending on numbers of helpers, but if we can do some of the dates that would be great. 

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Barclays Branch Charity Winter Fayre Thursday 13th December 6pm to 830pm

Submitted by Steve on 13:36, 30th Nov, 2018 | 0

Please pop in for a mince pie and refreshments and support local charities by visiting market stalls hosted by Action for Children, Paws for Support, MUG, GSPCA and CLIC Sargent all taking place at Barclays Branch in St Peter Port.

This great event will take place on Thursday 13th December between 6pm and 830pm.

Please note the counter will not be open for banking transactions and all are welcome into the warm to support these local charities.

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Help the Guernsey Hedgehogs and the 113 at the GSPCA this Winter

Submitted by Steve on 15:58, 28th Nov, 2018 | 0

At the GSPCA we currently have 113 hedgehogs in our care and they keep on coming.

Many will think that hedgehogs will be tucked up for the Winter by now but this is far from the truth.

Every day the GSPCA are rescuing and helping hedgehogs in need and many only a month or two old.

Publicity for hedgehogs often includes that they hibernate during the Winter months but unless the temperature is below 5C they struggle to huddle down for what should be a long slumber.

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Guernsey College of FE Access Course students volunteering at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 13:20, 22nd Nov, 2018 | 0

Over the last two months students from the Guernsey College Access Course have been volunteering at the GSPCA.

Each week they have been giving up an afternoon in the classroom to attend the GSPCA to help with work around the Animal Shelter and care for the 500+ animals.

Tim Pellett GSPCA Community and Training Officer said “The Guernsey College Access Course students have been a great help at the GSPCA.”

“From walking the dogs to feeding the many rabbits the Guernsey College Access Course have helped in many areas around the GSPCA.”

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Community Outreach Project Guernsey Adults with Learning Disabilities helping out at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 12:02, 22nd Nov, 2018 | 0

Over the last month the GSPCA have been delighted and extremely grateful to all of the help from the Guernsey Adults with Leaning Disabilities who have been helping out at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

On their first day last month they were met by the GSPCA Community and Training Officer Tim Pellett who gave them an induction and then able working alongside the Work to Benefit workforce they have helped with many tasks around the GSPCA.

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Thank you to all that supported and helped our stall at Sound at St James last month

Submitted by Steve on 10:59, 22nd Nov, 2018 | 0

During the last weekend of October the GSPCA team went along to the Sound event that took place at St James.

The two day event show cased the amazing musical talent in Guernsey and the GSPCA supported with our stall raising funds for the many animals in our care and promoting our Buy a Brick appeal for the proposed new Wildlife Hospital.

Michelle Champion GSPCA team member said “We had a lovely two days at Sound and not only got to watch and listen to great local bands and performers, but we also helped raise funds for the many animals at the GSPCA.”

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