Craft Stash Sale at Iris and Dora Saturday 14th January 11am to 4pm

Submitted by Steve on 12:06, 3rd Jan, 2017 | 0

Something to look forward to in the new year.

Start a new hobby or simply add to your existing craft stash!

Sale of new, nearly new and pre-loved craft items at silly prices.

Brand new scrapbook albums, card and patterned paper galore, tools, embellishments, brads, rubber stamps, buttons, stickers, yarns, fabrics and more.

Tea, coffee, cake and chat.

A great antidote to the post-Christmas blues – watch this space for more info https://www.facebook.com/events/982081435231602/

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Jersey Grey Seal Pup rescued by the JSPCA & BDMLR now at the GSPCA thanks to Blue Islands

Submitted by Steve on 13:20, 29th Dec, 2016 | 0

A grey seal pup was found stranded at the high tide mark on Tuesday 27th December at Bonne Nuit Bay.  The JSPCA, who were initially called by a dog walker that morning, made a call for the BDMLR (British Divers Marine Life Rescue) to come and assess the pup.

Donna de Gruchy (British Divers Marine Life Rescue, Channel Isles coordinator) said “The pup was found to be a Grey seal (common on our offshore reefs), with a moulted coat indicating the pup would now be weaned from its mother."

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GSPCA Advent Calendar Day 24 Christmas Eve - Opening hours, emergency line & guided tours next week

Submitted by Steve on 11:24, 24th Dec, 2016 | 0

Please remember that in the case of an emergency, sick, injured or stray animal(s) please call 01481 257261 and choose the 24 hour emergency option.

The GSPCA officially stop rehoming on the 15th December until the 2nd January, but some animals may be suitable during these periods. The GSPCA do not believe in pets as presents and each home is looked at individually as is the pet.
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GSPCA Advent Calendar Day 23 - New range of GSPCA Mugs featuring rescued animals only £8.50 each on sale

Submitted by Steve on 09:32, 23rd Dec, 2016 | 0

Out today a new range of GSPCA mugs.

At only £8.50 each pop by the GSPCA today 9am to 5pm or tomorrow before 430pm to grad yourself one of our 6 new mugs featuring many of the animals helped over the last 12 months.

From the Slovakian puppies to Bob the diabetic cat, Taffy the long eared owl to baby hedgehogs we have a great range all on sale at the GSPCA reception desk.

we also have a few of the GSPCA Calendars left and for more information pop in, call 257261 or email [email protected]

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GSPCA Advent Calendar Day 22 - Pop to Town & support our stall

Submitted by Steve on 10:57, 22nd Dec, 2016 | 0

Today until 9pm tonight we are in Market Square raising funds for the many animals at the Shelter.

It's the last Late Night Shopping day before Christmas and with the sun shining please do pop by and say hi.

We look forward seeing you in town.

To visit the Market Square website please visit http://www.marketplaceguernsey.co.uk/

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Wonderful update from baby guinea pigs Choc Chip and Panda adopted from the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 13:14, 21st Dec, 2016 | 0

Last month two baby guinea pigs arrived at the GSPCA after a lady who was gifted a female guinea pig was found to be pregnant and asked for our help.

The two lovely little bundles of cuteness were named Choc Chip and Panda and after a short stay at the GSPCA were quickly found a loving new home.

Were have just been sent this message from the lovely new owner "You may remember us as Choc Chip and Panda the tiny baby guineas, but we have had a little name change to Billy and Clive."

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GSPCA Advent Calendar Day 21 - Could you give a gift for the animals in our care for Christmas

Submitted by Steve on 10:28, 21st Dec, 2016 | 0

With hundreds of animals in our care this Christmas could you help brighten their day.

As many of you will be opening Christmas presents and tucking into your turkey dinner please have a moment to think of the team caring for the many rescue animals at the GSPCA.

From dogs needing homes to hedgehogs rescued there are many animals that are in need of homes or sick and injured at the GSPCA.

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Guernsey Disability Alliance ED Karen Blanchford visits the GSPCA to give advice and exchange ideas

Submitted by Steve on 13:20, 20th Dec, 2016 | 0

Yesterday GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne welcomed Guernsey Disability Alliance ED Karen Blanchford to the Shelter in St Andrews.

The GSPCA are always looking at ways to improve the facilities at the Shelter and to improve the opportunities for the community as well as the animals needing our care and help.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "It was wonderful to meet and show Karen from GDA around yesterday and discuss ideas of how we can work together and benefit the community."

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Adopted kittens Jack and Luli (was Jill) all grown up living in Alderney 4 years on

Submitted by Steve on 12:12, 20th Dec, 2016 | 0

We were recently over joyed to get an update on Jack and Luli who was Jill, two cats that were adopted as kittens in the Summer of 2012.

Born at the Shelter from their mother Darwina a stray cat brought to the Shelter in the Spring of 2012 they were adopted and moved to live with Patti Bret in Alderney that Summer.

Anna Paint Senior Animal Care Assistant and head of the cattery said "We always love to get updates of the cats we have rehomed and hat a wonderful gift at Christmas to see how two of the kittens born at the Shelter are doing 4 years on."

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Specsavers join St Andrews Floral Group to help Spring the GSPCA into bloom

Submitted by Steve on 11:49, 20th Dec, 2016 | 0

Earlier this month a team of staff from Specsavers spent the day helping St Andrews Floral Group volunteers at the GSPCA.

Over the last few years we have received many groups from Specsavers helping at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews from animal care to maintenance.

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