Submitted by Steve on 11:39, 19th Oct, 2017 |
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 Guy Fawkes with a bang, we must put our safety and the safety of our pets and the local wildlife first. Over the coming weeks if any schools would like a talk from the GSPCA in an effort to promote the Fire work code and advise people how to keep themselves and their animals safe please do get in touch.
Lorna Prince GSPCA Welfare Manager said "Fireworks this year are being sold between 27th October and 5th November."
Submitted by Steve on 23:04, 18th Oct, 2017 |
At the GSPCA we currently have over 100 domestic birds in our care many of which are ready and looking for loving new homes.
Most are aviary birds and range from quail and finches to a large selection of parakeets.
With just one mixed outdoor aviary housing 60+ small finches and quail, another aviary with nearly 20 cockatiels and a selection of other birds indoors looking for good homes at the GSPCA we have a real selection needing loving new owners.
Submitted by Steve on 15:19, 11th Oct, 2017 |
On Monday 9th October we held our 13th volunteer induction at the GSPCA and met 6 new helpers keen to learn how they can get involved with us here at the Animal Shelter adding to the 137 inducted this year taking this years inducted volunteers to a total of 143 not including others that have helped from businesses, groups and other organisations.
Submitted by Steve on 13:21, 4th Oct, 2017 |
World Animal Day is celebrated each year on October 4. It started in Florence, Italy in 1931 at a convention of ecologists. On this day, animal life in all its forms is celebrated, and special events are planned on locations all over the globe. 4 October was originally chosen for World Animal Day because it is the feast day of Francis of Assisi, a nature lover and patron saint of animals and the environment. Numerous churches throughout the world observe the Sunday closest to 4 October with a Blessing for the Animals.
Submitted by Steve on 09:37, 4th Oct, 2017 |
Watch out for the GSPCA at Waitrose and support us with your green tokens this October.
Today is World Animal Day and this month we are also lucky enough to be nominated for the green token 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.
Submitted by Steve on 09:21, 4th Oct, 2017 |
Here is a message from Thrive 2020 which the GSPCA have been kindly invited along to so we hope to see you there -
' The Dandelion Foundation is proud to announce that the third instalment of Thrive 2020 – From Surviving to Thriving - will take place on Friday 13 October at Les Cotils. Following on from previous ground-breaking Thrive 2020 events, the day is designed to impact upon every member of the community in some way.
Submitted by Steve on 11:47, 30th Sep, 2017 |
We are very lucky that most of Guernsey's beaches are dog friendly during the summer months. However from tomorrow the beaches where dogs are banned between 1st May and 30th September have the restrictions lifted and these are –
- Fermain
- Petit Bot
- L'Erée
- Vazon (Northern end)
- Cobo
- Port Soif
- L'Ancresse
- Pembroke
Dogs are not permitted on Lihou Island and Lihou causeway all year round.
Submitted by Steve on 15:56, 22nd Sep, 2017 |
Last night just after 6pm a group of Brownies called the 4th & 5th Guernsey Vale Brownies arrived at the GSPCA to be shown around the Animal Shelter by GSPCA Volunteer Suzy Rose.
The Brownies were taken around the site and not only got to see many of the 550+ animals at the GSPCA, they were taught about our history and about many of the animals in our care and the challenges we face at the GSPCA 24/7.
Submitted by Steve on 15:34, 22nd Sep, 2017 |
Earlier this month an injured and poorly buzzard was recued in Herm.
The bird of prey is more likely to be seen in Guernsey with regular sighting in the air at the GSPCA in St Andrews and around the larger island.
The buzzard who was unable to fly and extremely thin has been named Arnold and is making a steady recovery and is now out in one of our rehabilitation aviaries at the GSPCA.
Submitted by Steve on 15:16, 22nd Sep, 2017 |
Can you help us at the GSPCA with our Memorial Garden?
We are currently appealing for granite to help with the landscaping in our Memorial Garden and around site.
The GSPCA with the help of St Andrews Floral Group, Work to Benefit team and many others have been improving the grounds for visitors and wildlife and if you have any spare granite we would love to hear from you.
Whether you can drop it in or would like us to collect, if you can help please call 257261 or email [email protected]
