Month of the Raptors at the GSPCA

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

The last few weeks have been very busy at the GSPCA with dozens of injured hedgehogs, baby birds, rabbits, but also an unusual high number of Birds of Prey.

On the 21st July Volunteer Warden Andrew Green was called out to an injured young kestrel in Kingsmill which is doing well, named 'Allardyce' and will soon be back in the wild.

On the 28th July Animal Collection Officer Geoff George was called out to the Strawberry Farm to a young kestrel with a bleeding wing which is now named 'Pokemon' and is near ready for release.

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6 New Volunteers join the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 14:38, 12th Aug, 2016 | 0

Last Thursday Sarah Ozanne greeted 6 new volunteers that attended the GSPCA Volunteer Induction Evening.

The volunteers all arrived for 6.30pm and were shown to the training room where Sarah spoke to them about the work we carry out at the GSPCA, the volunteering roles and how to help safely at the Shelter and our events.

At the end of the evening Sarah spoke to each of them and found out what they were interested in doing from their Duke of Edinburgh to volunteering and helping with animals in our care.

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Worldwide Voluntourists from the Crystal Symphony help out at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 14:22, 12th Aug, 2016 | 0

On Wednesday the GSPCA welcomed 8 Voluntourists from the Crystal Symphony.

The 7 ladies and one gentleman that helped out were Eleanor Teare, Jessica Madeca, Barb Jones, Eileen Kaminsky, Sara Macefield, Geoff Ford, Dani Ford & Holly Ford all of which greeted on their arrival by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne just after 9am.

From Canada, the USA and the UK the group had a short induction and were then set to help the staff and care for the many animals at the GSPCA.

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West is Best - Pop by the GSPCA stall at the West Show this week

Submitted by Steve on 10:06, 12th Aug, 2016 | 0

For the fifth year in a row the GSPCA are attending the West Show which will be held on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th August 2016.

If you would like to help volunteer of support us we would love to see you on our stall.

If you can help please call 257261 or email [email protected]

Once again our stall will be full of great games, GSPCA goods and pet products.

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Pop and see our stall at the Jigs and Reels Funday at Saumarez Park Saturday 13th August

Submitted by Steve on 09:47, 12th Aug, 2016 | 0

You are invited to a day of dancing and music at Saumarez Park.

Free workshops in Irish dancing for children and adults

The organisors are asking you to come along and learn some Ceili dances - available from 12 till 4

Cream teas and refreshments served with charity stalls on site

From 4pm till 8-30 Live Music and Ceili Bring your own picnic and join in the fun

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Join us Sunday for the last Taste Seafront Sunday

Submitted by Steve on 09:32, 12th Aug, 2016 | 0

The last Taste of Guernsey Seafront Sunday is planned this weekend on the 14th August.

Please support them and come and see our stall on what should be another great day.

If you can help please do get in touch If you can help please call 01481 257261 or email [email protected]

To visit the Taste Guernsey website please click her http://www.tasteguernsey.com/

See below for the many events upcoming we are attending

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Goose at L'Eree - Please don't feed him in the car park which is putting him at risk

Submitted by Steve on 08:51, 10th Aug, 2016 | 0

Over the past few months a young wild goose has been seen at a car park on the seafront in L'Eree.

The GSPCA has been involved with rescuing the bird and called out on a number of occasions both day and night to check on the young animal.

On a number of occasions 6 wardens have been out and 3 staff to check on the bird and we did bring the goose in during July and it was found to be in good health.

In our care members of the team did name him 'Paul' and he spent a short while with another goose in our care.

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Please sponsor Andrew's Matterhorn Ultraks run - 29.8 miles and 3600m of ascent

Submitted by Steve on 15:43, 9th Aug, 2016 | 0

The GSPCA would lie to say a huge thank you and good luck to Andrew Alford who is running the Matterhorn Ultra in aid of the Shelter and animals in our care.

Here are a few words from him and the link to sponsor him online -

Andrew Alford said "So the what am I doing."

"One hungover Sunday a few months ago I decided to run a marathon, not keen on road running I thought I’d do something different and stumbled on the Matterhorn Ultra."

"Having a slightly fuzzy head I didn’t really read up on it, just entered and paid my money."

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Volunteer Weekend Wardens to help cover the GSPCA Ambulance needed at the GSPCA - Volunteer Induction Thursday 4th August

Submitted by Steve on 21:47, 3rd Aug, 2016 | 0

The GSPCA have run a Volunteer out of hours warden service for over 40 years and we are very proud of our amazing team that do so much to help 1000's of animals in Guernsey every year.

This role entails driving the GSPCA Ambulance and answering the emergency phone out of hours or on the weekend to respond to the varied calls that come in all times of the day and night.

From helping reunite stray dogs to catching baby birds, containing cows in the road to checking reports of injured seals you never know what a call may entail.

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Guernsey hedgehog survey - Please help Charlotte with her final university project about the hedgehog population in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 21:25, 3rd Aug, 2016 | 0

Charlotte Le Marquand is from Guernsey and currently a zoology student at Swansea University undertaking her final year project under the supervision of Dr Dan Forman.

The main focus of my project is to understand the distribution and abundance of hedgehogs in Guernsey. Charlotte has previously undertaken some volunteer work with the GSPCA during 2009 and has also visited the Shelter with a veterinary surgeon from Les Eturs Veterinary Centre while on work experience in 2013 and also this summer as we are helping support her with her project.

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