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Once again we joined the Taste of Guernsey Seafront Sunday on Sunday.
It was their third Seafront Sunday of 2016 and once again we are hugely grateful to them for letting us join them for what was a great and very popular day.
Our stall at the Taste Seafront Sunday is likely we will near Thomas de la Rue with all of our fun games and tombolas which helps raise hundreds of pounds for the animals in our care.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "The Taste Seafront Sundays are always great fun and we had a lovely day meeting lots of new friends and many regular supporters."
On Saturday 23rd July the Red Cross held their Grand Summer Fete by kind permission of His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor Vice Admiral Sir Ian and Lady Corder.
The event was hosted by Island FM’s Josh Gabriel and there was plenty of stalls, tombola and teas.
The GSPCA were kindly invited and we had a wonderful afternoon at this fantastic annual event.
There were dance demonstrations by B Creative which entertained the crowds as well as family fun and children’s games throughout the afternoon.
On Friday the GSPCA joined the Guernsey Round Table Harbour Carnival 2016 for a fantastic evening.
Their main beneficiary was the Guernsey Sailing Trust and once again the Guernsey Round Table was supported by RBC Wealth Management.
Events included duck races, dingy races, paddle board race, tug of war and man powered flight all culminating in a spectacular fireworks display.
The GSPCA always love attending the Harbour Carnival as it always proves one of the best events in our calendar.
At the end of 2015 beginning of 2016 Seb Goman joined the team at the GSPCA to help primarily on kennels but has been learning to work and care for the animals in the many other departments. Seb also helps to ensure we have 24/7 cover at the Shelter and has become a fantastic member of the team with her caring and helpful nature.
In April 2016 Ashleigh Le Page joined the team and has also been learning the many departments at the GSPCA working primarily caring for the cats but also learning to care for the 300+ animals at the GSPCA.
Last Friday the GSPCA welcomed students from St Sampsons High School for a visit and activities day.
Sarah Creasey the Welfare and Education Officer met the students at the front the GSPCA Animal Shelter before showing the students the facilities in St Andrews and getting them involved helping around site.
The GSPCA have been based at our current site since 1929 and the children learnt about the animals in our care and the work that is carried out 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
With the schools breaking up for the summer we have guided tours planned next week.
Each term break we run a series of guided tours at the GSPCA with some special tours for the children. Don't forget you can also book a tour for a special event or birthday. For details on special tours please check out - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/guided-tours-gspca
Three weeks ago a young kestrel was found and rescued on Lihou Island and brought into the GSPCA.
The young bird which was called Sue and since the 1st July the bird has been hand reared and then placed in a rehabilitation aviary.
Last week when Sue was checked over what was thought to be a she is in fact a he, and he was rung with an ID ring before his release.
In the last few days Sue was deemed fit enough to be returned to where he was found and we are pleased to announce that he was released back on Lihou earlier this week.
After 6 weeks of hand rearing and rehabilitation baby Barn Owl Archimedes who was close to death on entry was returned to the wild this weekend.
The young bird was severely thin and very close to loosing his life and was found near to Candie Gardens very early in the morning in early June.
Thankfully with the skills of the team at the GSPCA and an intensive care unit the young bird survived his first week and as he improved we weaned him to eat himself and then placed in an aviary to see how he fed on his own.
The South Show at the St Martin’s Community Centre this year is on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th August 2016 (entry day is Saturday 6 August 2016). They are hoping that with your support this will be our best year ever!
Once again the GSPCA will be joining the South Show and this year we will not only be running a stall to raise funds for the animals at the Shelter but we will also be helping judge and compare their fun dog show on the Saturday.
Today a stray Dutch rabbit was found on Guelle Lane.
The black and white bunny is in good condition and currently in a pen at the GSPCA
If you have lost your rabbit please pop into the GSPCA or call 01481 257261.
For lost and found advice please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/lost-found-advice