3 Oiled Guillemots now healthy at the GSPCA ready to be released this morning

Submitted by Steve on 11:24, 13th Feb, 2019 | 0

This morning Beckie Bailey GSPCA Animal Care Assistant will be collecting 3 guillemots to be released back to the wild.

Simon rescued from Ladies Bay and Rocky and Geraldine who were rescued from Grandes Rocques were three of the lucky survivors that were rescued over a month a go covered in oil.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “This morning three guillemots will be released back to the wild and we are looking forward sharing a video of their release.”

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Second GSPCA Volunteer Evening greets 18 new volunteers

Submitted by Steve on 19:25, 12th Feb, 2019 | 0

The GSPCA are delighted to announce the second volunteer induction of 2019 was another huge success with 18 new volunteers attending taken it to 39 volunteers inducted between the two evenings this year.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We had a fantastic night last Monday and inducted 18 new volunteers all wanting to help out at the GSPCA."

“With 21 new volunteers inducted last month that takes the total to 39 through the induction evenings so far this year.”

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The #GSPCAPurpleWeek started with a visit and kind donation from La Hougette Primary School

Submitted by Steve on 16:53, 12th Feb, 2019 | 0

The #GSPCAPurpleWeek started with a visit and kind donation from La Hougette Primary School

On Friday the #GSPCAPurpleWeek kicked off celebrating 146 years and what better way to celebrate than to show over 40 children around the GSPCA.

One of the GSPCA founding principles continues to be education and the GSPCA run tours and talks all year round as well as dog training classes and other educational courses.

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Thank you to Dementia Friendly Guernsey from the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:32, 12th Feb, 2019 | 0

Last week the GSPCA once again welcomed Dementia Friendly Guernsey

Dementia Friendly Guernsey wants to encourage as many people as possible to take a local dementia awareness course and the GSPCA team attended  last week had two sessions of training thanks to Julie Bulpitt from Dementia Friendly Guernsey.

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GSPCA overwhelmed with the generosity of blankets and towels

Submitted by Steve on 16:08, 12th Feb, 2019 | 0

Over recent weeks the GSPCA have been appealing for donations of towels and blankets and the quantity received has been incredible.

Last weekend the 3rd St Martins Scouts arrived with a large bag of towels and linen.

GSPCA Training and Community Officer said “It has been amazing to see how kind everyone has been donating blankets and towels to the GSPCA.”

“Our stores have been filled to the ceilings and we are so thankful to everyone that has been so kind.”

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Mambo the 5th grey seal pups now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 10:25, 4th Feb, 2019 | 0

On Saturday lunch time the GSPCA were called out to rescue a 5th Grey Seal Pup.

Now very late in the seal pup season the GSPCA thought 4 would be all that would need out help this winter until this weekend.

Mambo as the grey seal pup has been named was rescued at Fort Doyle.

The very thin poorly pup has a chest infection and discharge and is now in the intensive care area for seal pups at the GSPCA.

Geoff George Head of Marine Mammals said “We certainly don’t expect to have to rescue a 5th seal pup on the weekend.”

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Today tickets go on sale for Sidney's Sponsored Events UK band Electric Dreams at Beau Sejour on Friday 26th July

Submitted by Steve on 01:13, 1st Feb, 2019 | 0

On the 1st February tickets go on sale for Sidney’s Sponsored Events BIG night at Beau Sejour on Friday 26th July featuring UK band Electric Dreams.

For a fantastic night of 80s music make sure you book your tickets early by visiting the Beau Sejour website – https://www.guernseytickets.gg/

All proceeds to GSPCA & CLIC Sargent.

Once again the GSPCA are hugely grateful to Corinne and the wonder Sidney Sponsored Event team and we hope to see you there.

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Second Volunteer Induction of 2019 630pm Monday 4th February all welcome

Submitted by Steve on 00:27, 1st Feb, 2019 | 0

With the first volunteer induction of 2019 welcoming 21 new volunteers the second takes place five days ahead of GSPCA Purple Week.

Monday 4th February all are welcome to attend the 2nd volunteer induction evening of 2019 which starts at 630pm

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We had a fantastic first induction night and inducted 21 new volunteers all wanting to help out at the GSPCA."

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Fire training thanks to Nickie Browning the Fire & Rescue Service Fire Safety Officer

Submitted by Steve on 14:48, 25th Jan, 2019 | 0

The GSPCA are hugely grateful to Nickie Browning the Fire Safety Officer for the States of Guernsey.

Last year Nickie helped the GSPCA update our fire safety procedures and last week she spent two mornings with the team to train them in safety procedures if there was an emergency or fire at the GSPCA.

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From all at the GSPCA Thank You and Good Luck to the amazing Ben Howitt off to be a Chief Vet in the Galapagos

Submitted by Steve on 14:30, 25th Jan, 2019 | 0

Since November 2016 Dr Ben Howitt BVSc MRCVS has worked closely with the team at the GSPCA to help care for the thousands of animals through the doors every year.

When Ben joined the team at Isabelle Vets it wasn’t long before each week he would attend the GSPCA for the main vet check days and very quickly a wonderful relationship was established.

Ben with his friendly, helpful and caring nature was a fantastic help not only to the many sick and injured animals, but also to the GSPCA team.

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