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From all of the dragons, doves, animals and team at the GSPCA a Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus and Happy St Davids Day.
On the 1st March St Davids Day is celebrated who is the patron Saint of Wales where the Dragon is on their national flag and the dove is his emblem.
The GSPCA currently has a number of Dragons and Doves in need of loving new homes.
Two of the Dragons are Newt and Pickett which came in very thin.
Last year Guernsey saw its first ever prosecution of cruelty to a Bearded Dragon called 'Nellie' who is now well and lives at the GSPCA.
All services and our shop/reception have been open today as normal but with the temperatures about to drop we are closing our front reception, shop and charity shop at 4pm.
The plan for tomorrow on Thursday 1st March to open the GSPCA Shop, Charity Shop (although normal access has may be diverted to avoid the slope) and Reception from 9am to 5pm, with visiting to animal viewing areas (which are limited) 11am to 430pm.
We are currently monitoring the weather and will update as and when we can.
We continue to operate our 24 hour emergency service.
Today the GSPCA have been battling with burst pipes as the cold weather continues with the extremely icy weather.
At present two outside pipes have suffered due to the elements and the team are braced for potential further problems.
The GSPCA have been at the current site for 89 years this year and some of the buildings and services date back to the 1940’s.
The GSPCA team have been busy making safe the icy and snowy patches around the Shelter for the team and visitors to move around site and care for the animals.
All services and our shop/reception are open today as normal.
This means the GSPCA Shop, Charity Shop (although normal access has been diverted to avoid the slope) and Reception are open 9am to 5pm, with visiting to animal viewing areas (which are limited) 11am to 430pm.
We may close our shop and reception early but we are currently monitoring the weather.
Last year the GSPCA helped a poorly, nervous stray cat that was covered in scabs.
As no owner could be found Durand as he was named was cared for and treated by the team at the GSPCA.
Durand was quite nervous when he first arrived but with a lot of TLC and vet treatment he improved daily.
Last month Durand finally found his forever home and we have recently had a message from new owners Lewis and Laura to hear how well he is doing.
The GSPCA team are busy clearing the icy and snowy patches around the Shelter for the team to move around site to care for the animals.
The team have attempted to clear to the top of Rue des Truchots from the Shelter towards Route de la Croix-au-Bailiff direction.
All services and our shop/reception are open today as normal. So our Shop, Charity Shop and Reception are open 9am to 5pm, visiting to animal viewing areas (which are limited) 11am to 430pm and we continue to operate our 24 hour emergency service.
Next month we are holding a dog and cat first aid course for owners at the GSPCA.
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.”
With cold weather on the way the GSPCA want pet owners to consider all the animals of Guernsey.
During a cold snap the GSPCA are on full alert, ready to deal with a variety of animals affected by the low temperatures.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "With the coming cold snap and possible snow on its way, at the GSPCA we want to ensure pets and other animals kept and live outside are safe and have all they need."
"Extreme cold weather can kill if your pets and animals haven't got all they need when left outdoors."
Waitrose Guernsey stores are supporting #GSPCAPurpleMWeek and out 145th all this month.
Check out the GSPCA at Waitrose and support us with your green tokens this February.
When you get your green token please pop in the GSPCA slot in the Community Matters box at the Waitrose stores in Admiral Park and the Rohais.
By placing a token in the Community Matters box at your local branch you’re helping your community and if you choose the slot for the GSPCA helping animals in Guernsey.
To help us care for the animals at the GSPCA we often put out appeals for items we are in need of from hay to new commercial dryers.
Caring for 500+ animals means we always need equipment, feed, medications and so much more to run the Shelter, rescue animals and care for them.
We are currently appealing for help towards a new emergency phone to help with our 24/7 service.