Dog First Aid Course for dog owners Monday 12th November – Book now and for dog and cat course for next year

Submitted by Steve on 12:10, 6th Nov, 2018 | 0

On Monday the 12th November we hold our next dog first aid course at the GSPCA with a focus on helping save your dogs life.

Taking the course will be GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who has over 20 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 four years and have trained over 200 participants to help save animals lives.”

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Nominations are now open for the Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards – please vote for a charity or someone that inspires you

Submitted by Steve on 15:26, 23rd Oct, 2018 | 0

These inspirational awards provide an opportunity to recognise the dedication and commitment of our nation's staff and volunteers who go to great lengths to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need.

Please support us or a valued member of our team in our efforts to improve animal welfare and find pets forever homes.

All nominations are anonymous and all nominees will receive a certificate to proudly display.

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‘Paws For Support’ is hosting Craig Ogilvie Interactive Play WORKSHOPS Saturday 15th + Sunday 16th December 2018

Submitted by Steve on 11:42, 23rd Oct, 2018 | 0

‘Paws For Support’ is hosting Craig Ogilvie

 

  Interactive Play WORKSHOPS 

2hr session (6 handlers per workshop)

 

Participating £65          Spectating £20

 

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‘Purple Poppy Campaign’ Wear yours against your Red Poppy to remember animal victims of warfare

Submitted by Steve on 10:23, 23rd Oct, 2018 | 0

The GSPCA have a limited numbers left of Purple Poppies on sale at our front desk.

Organised by Jeanne Gathercole and Linda Laine , who both adore animals who are asking the community to ‘Please wear your purple poppy alongside your red poppy’.

The purple poppies were kindly made by some members of the St Martins WI group who meet at Pat Pursey’s west coast home to knit and natter.

Sam Reach and her mum, Valerie who lives in France but loves animals also wanted to lend their support and helped with knitting and assembly of the purple poppies.

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Christmas Lottery tickets on sale at the GSPCA 7 days a week

Submitted by Steve on 09:39, 23rd Oct, 2018 | 0

Christmas Lottery Tickets are now available from at the GSPCA at a cost of £3 per ticket under the revamped lottery.

The jackpot will continue to be a climbing prize, based on the number of tickets sold, but it starts at a guaranteed minimum first prize of £500,000.

In total the prize fund for the 2018 Lottery is larger than in previous years, starting at £3.3million, with the overall prize fund growing as well as the jackpot until the draw on Thursday 20th December.

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Saturday Scout Badge Event at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 17:02, 19th Oct, 2018 | 0

On Saturday 13th October 2018, Scouts from the 3rd St. Martins Cub Scout group came to the GSPCA to help out at the Shelter and gain hours towards their badges in Community Impact, Environmental Conservation and World Challenge awards. 

The 9 Scouts, guided by parent volunteers, were able to give a good tidy both the GSPCA Memorial Garden and the Poison Garden and duck pond walkway of leaves and weeds.

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SAFETY FIREWORK MESSAGE & ADVICE FROM THE GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 07:55, 19th Oct, 2018 | 0

We are fast approaching the firework season where the GSPCA helps more animals scared and injured by bonfires and loud noises than any other time of year.

Every year we hear of firework related incidents involving animals and children. While fireworks may be exciting and pretty to look at and its fun to celebrate many celebrations with a bang, we must put our safety, the safety of our pets and the local wildlife first

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager “Every year we are called out and help stray dogs to hedgehogs caught in bonfires over the firework period.”

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Guernsey College Access Course Visit the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 17:18, 18th Oct, 2018 | 0

Last Tuesday students from Delancey Campus came along to visit the GSPCA.

The purpose of the visit was to fulfil enrichment and practical experience opportunities for the students by engaging with realistic work experience, meeting with potential employers and discussing volunteering avenues.    

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Could you 'Trick or Pet Treat' this Halloween & collect for animals at the GSPCA & safety tips

Submitted by Steve on 14:54, 18th Oct, 2018 | 0

Every year many children with parents or guardians head out at Halloween on the 31st October dressed up to celebrate the American tradition of 'Trick or Treat'.

With the growing concern of the consumption of sweets and sugar why not this Halloween raise funds for charity.

With the dark evenings it is important to ensure you follow some simple safety hints and tips, but this year could your Halloween night out help benefit the hundreds of animals in need in Guernsey. 

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Spooky Tours and Halloween Treasure Hunt Tours at the GSPCA October Half Term

Submitted by Steve on 14:54, 18th Oct, 2018 | 0

The week of Half Term the GSPCA are running Spooky Tours and Halloween Treasure Hunts at the GSPCA.

Last year we had young vampires, cats, zombies and monsters for the scary events at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

The groups on arrival will have lots of spooky things to do and see from Webster our tarantula to the many lizards in our care, black cats and many others some with scary names.

Tours take about 45 minutes and once the treasure hunt quiz is complete all will get prizes for their great fancy dress and doing well in the quiz.

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